Update on Our Hurricane Response

Our small and mighty team is working through more than 3,000 applications for both Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The processing time for applications may range from 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the date of your application—cases are processed in the order in which they were received. You must apply online for assistance.

If you applied for assistance unrelated to a disaster, 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. We appreciate your patience during this challenging time. We are committed to serving you as soon as possible and look forward to the opportunity to assist you.

We are so grateful for the outpouring of support, and thanks to generous donors, to date we have granted $528,600 to 367 F+B workers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton with more than 3,000 applications in process.

Houston, tx
$326,522
$116,522
Southern Smoke Emergency Relief Fund
Provides funds to people in the food and beverage industry in need.
$200,000
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
In honor of Antonio Gianola, Houston sommelier living with MS.
$10,000
Hurricane Florence Relief
In honor of Vivian Howard and Sam Jones.
Chefs
Aaron Franklin
Billy Durney
Brandi Key
Chris Bianco
Daniela Soto-Innes
Edouardo Jordan
Hugo Ortega
Jason Vincent
Justin Yu
Lyle Bento
Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi
Patrick Feges & Erin Smith
Ryan Pera
Ryan Prewitt
Sam Jones
Terrence Gallivan
Vivian Howard
Aaron Franklin
Billy Durney
Brandi Key
Chris Bianco
Daniela Soto-Innes
Edouardo Jordan
Hugo Ortega
Jason Vincent
Justin Yu
Lyle Bento
Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi
Patrick Feges & Erin Smith
Ryan Pera
Ryan Prewitt
Sam Jones
Terrence Gallivan
Vivian Howard
Supporters
Sponsor
Lexus
Wild Turkey
HEB
Gee Eye Care
Mouth Watering Media
Four Seasons
Just Energy
Rambler
City of Houston
Yeti
44 Farms
Legacy Community Health
Sierra Nevada
Visit Houston
OTG
Silver Eagle Distributors
The McCarthy Family
Innovant Public Relations
LD Systems
Pitmaker
Copy.com
Miner
Ruinart
Duchman Family Winery
Tolaini
Sassoregale
Bravium
Domaine Masse
Tridente
Davis Bynum
Lincourt
Kellerei Cantina Terlan
Pomelo Wine Co
Clémentine
Lucien Albrecht
Ca’del Bosco
Neyers
Campari
Aperol Spritz
Skyy Vodka
Espolón Tequila
Appleton Estate