Update on Our Hurricane Response

Applications for Hurricanes Helene and Milton are now closed.

Cases are processed in the order in which they were received. We are distributing weekly updates regarding processing time; please watch for emails from our team!

If you applied for assistance unrelated to these disasters, we are working as quickly as possible to process your case. Please reach out to your case manager directly or casemanagement@southernsmoke.org for any updates. Thank you for your patience during this time of unprecedented volume.

We are so grateful for the outpouring of support, and thanks to generous donors, to date we have granted $680,800 to 487 F+B workers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton with 2,500 more being processed.

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Karyn
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Tomlinson
Saint Paul, mn /
Myriel
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Chef Karyn Tomlinson is a three-time James Beard semi-finalist and the visionary behind Myriel, an internationally acclaimed restaurant in St. Paul, Minnesota. Known for her commitment to sustainability and local sourcing, Karyn’s work at Myriel has garnered features in top publications like The Washington Post, Esquire, and The Wall Street Journal. With a background that includes training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and a stint at the famed 2 Michelin Starred Fäviken in Sweden, Karyn brings a global perspective to her Midwest roots, making her a leading voice in sustainable dining.