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@southersmoke.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 $223,300 to 150 F+B workers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton with more than 3,000 applications in process.

Houston, tx
$573,394
$100,000
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Houston Chapter
In honor of Antonio Gianola, Houston sommelier living with MS
$473,394
Southern Smoke Emergency Relief Fund
Chefs
Aaron Bludorn
Aaron Franklin
Ashley Christensen
Chris Bianco
Chris Cosentino
Donald Link
Felipe Riccio and Austin Waiter
Hugo Ortega
Jason Vaughn
Jonny Rhodes
Justin Yu
Lyle Bento
Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi
Martin Stayer
Matty Matheson
Pat Martin
Patrick Feges & Erin Smith
Pitmaker
Ryan Prewitt
Sam Jones
Sarah Grueneberg
Stephen Stryjewski
Trong & Cory Nguyen
Yehuda Sichel
Aaron Bludorn
Aaron Franklin
Ashley Christensen
Chris Bianco
Chris Cosentino
Donald Link
Felipe Riccio and Austin Waiter
Hugo Ortega
Jason Vaughn
Jonny Rhodes
Justin Yu
Lyle Bento
Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi
Martin Stayer
Matty Matheson
Pat Martin
Patrick Feges & Erin Smith
Pitmaker
Ryan Prewitt
Sam Jones
Sarah Grueneberg
Stephen Stryjewski
Trong & Cory Nguyen
Yehuda Sichel
Supporters
Sponsor
The McCarthy Family
Lexus
Nourishing Neighbors
Zadok
Gee Eye Care
Campari
Aperol Spritz
Espolón Tequila
Jim Beam
Knob Creek
Maker’s Mark
Ketel One Vodka
Bailey’s
Sierra Nevada
The Houstonian
44 Farms
Yeti
Jon Hart
City of Houston
Pitmaker
Chef’s Produce Company
LD Systems
Hendrick’s Gin
Flor de Caña
Don
Houstonfirst
Copy.com
Dye Guy Upholstery Shop
Texas Restaurant Association
Rambler Sparkling Water
Manready Mercantile
Bauschen Hepp
Luigi Bormioli
Lexis Florist
Hedley & Bennett
Lyft
MatthewsDaniel
Letterset
Ben E. Keith Co.