New Orleans would be nothing without hospitality.
With the COVID-19 crisis, millions of service workers and small restaurants have been the most vulnerable. In solidarity with the hardworking members of this industry, we've compiled a running list of resources that we hope will offer small relief in this time of need. If we’ve missed anything, please use the form below to let us know.
NOCHI is proud to be part of the COVID-19 Meal Assistance Program in partnership with the City of New Orleans, Revolution Foods, NOLA Ready, and Chef’s Brigade, bringing up to 60,000 fresh, healthy meals a day to those in need while banding together with a coalition of 100+ local restaurants. To sign up for meal assistance, call 3-1-1 or visit Nola311.org/MealAssist.
Apply for Relief
Another Round Another Rally | Emergency Assistance Application
Greater New Orleans Foundation | Service & Hospitality Family Assistance Program
James Beard Foundation | Food & Beverage Industry Relief Fund
Louisiana Hospitality Foundation | Hospitality Cares Pandemic Response Fund
National Restaurant Association | Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
New Orleans Business Alliance | Gig Workers’ Relief Fund
Southern Smoke & Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation | Emergency Relief Program
United States Bartenders’ Guild Foundation | Bartenders’ Emergency Assistance Program
Get Assistance
Agenda for Children | Childcare options for essential workers, organizations, and groups seeking care, plus paid job opportunities to provide childcare
NOLA Ready | Resources for rent, insurance, legal, mental, and unemployment assistance
ServSafe | Free Food Handler course, exam, and certification for industry workers during COVID
WeHelp NOLA | Dedicated to providing free mental healthcare access to service industry workers throughout the Big Easy
Wise Mind Behavioral Health | Online group therapy for $5-10/session
Free Meals & Groceries
Blue Oak BBQ | Free drive-thru bag lunch on Saturdays
COVID-19 Meal Assistance Program | Offered in partnership with City of New Orleans, NOLA Ready, NOCHI, Chef’s Brigade, and Revolution Foods
Culture Aid NOLA | Free prepared, packaged, and delivered meals
No Hunger NOLA | On the Fly Meal Kit Relief Program
NOLA Public Schools | Free meals for students at K-12 public schools
Palm & Pine | Free meals for service industry, musicians, artists & performers on Mondays 2-5pm
Pernod Ricard USA | Staff meal on Fridays
Second Harvest Food Bank
Toups Meatery | Family meal at 3pm everyday
Support Local Restaurants
Feed the Front Line | Krewe of Red Beans provides meals to healthcare workers while sending business to restaurants
New Orleans & Company | Up-to-date list of all restaurants currently offering takeout and delivery
Join Your Community
America’s Table | Uniting hospitality workers across the United States
Mutual Aid NOLA | For NOLA service workers affected by COVID-19
Do you have a resource to add?
Have we missed anything on our list, or do you have any revisions to the existing resources? Please let us know, and thank you for helping us keep this list current.