Our Mission
CORE is a national non-profit that is dedicated to providing support to the food & beverage service industry. CORE grants financial assistance to food and beverage operations employees with children when the employee, their spouse/domestic partner, or their child is faced with a life-altering health crisis, injury, death or natural disaster.
84%
Of CORE grants are due to a medical crisis.
About
CORE was founded in 2004 by beverage executives who recognized a need to help employees with children who worked in the food and beverage service operations at times of health crisis and natural disaster. Since that time, the organization has grown providing assistance in all 50 states, D.C, and Puerto Rico.
CORE provides support in the form of a financial grant when an employee, spouse/domestic partner or child faces a medical crisis, injury, death, or natural disaster. A grant may cover rent/mortgage, utilities, prescription. medical equipment costs, funds for basis necessities, child care, expenses related to a funeral and more. CORE serves as a resource and benefit for operators across the country. Additionally, CORE provides employee engagement opportunities, partnership opportunities and resources for all organizations.
Grantee Breakdown
Type of Grant
Partners
CORE engages a national network of corporate partners, sponsors, volunteers/ambassadors and donors to lend their voice and action to create awareness and generate financial support. The assistance aid food and beverage service employees with children who are undergoing a qualifying experience and are in need of short-term financial support.
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