We’re holding all food & beverage workers close this holiday season. A few important reminders:

Southern Smoke’s offices will be closed from December 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026 to give our team a chance to reset before the new year. We look forward to connecting on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Emergency Relief Fund: Applications will be paused from December 17, 2025, to January 4, 2026. If you have an ongoing case, you can continue working with your case manager. If you are seeking financial assistance due to a crisis, please check back and apply when applications reopen on January 5.

Behind You Mental Health Program: Applications remain open, and services will be available in January. The earlier you apply, the quicker we can determine eligibility, and you can be ready for when services commence.

Texas Hill Country Floods: Applications closed on 12/16.

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Victoria Gutierrez

Board Member

Victoria is the Chief Merchandising Officer at Wonder, a fast-emerging restaurant platform aiming to make great food more accessible. Previously she was Chief Merchandising Officer at Sysco, leading category strategy, Sysco Brands, food safety, e-commerce, sustainability, and retail. Victoria also was a Partner with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) supporting grocery clients around the globe, and has held several positions in the beverage industry as a certified sommelier and entrepreneur.