Support Food + Beverage Workers Affected by the Texas Hill Country Floods

Our hearts are with everyone in the Texas Hill Country.

Southern Smoke provides financial relief during the recovery phase of disasters. We’ve committed $150,000 to support affected F+B workers and are prepared to do more. Sysco will match up to $15,000 in donations to amplify our impact.

The Hill Country Relief Fund application will open August 15. For urgent needs like medical or funeral expenses, F+B workers can apply now through our existing relief fund. Our Behind You program also offers no cost counseling to F+B workers.

Julia Casbarian

Brand Manager

A Houston native & Rice University grad with a B.A. in Studio Art, Julia spent time in New York City, where she earned her M.A. in Food Studies from NYU. During this time, she gained hands-on experience in the F+B industry as a beer and cheese monger.

After moving back home, Julia started her career in social media working with local restaurant groups to tell their stories. In her role as Brand Manager, she combines her expertise in food studies and the arts to oversee Southern Smoke’s social media presence and visual content.

When she’s not posting as @southernsmokefoundation, @juliacasbarian enjoys cooking, crafting, and cuddling with her two cats, Bones and Crybaby.