Update on Our Hurricane Response

F+B workers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Applications for both storms close at 6 p.m. CST on November 25. You must apply online for assistance.

We have received over 3,500 disaster relief applications, and our small and mighty team is still working through more than 2,800. 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 $699,500 to 487 F+B workers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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