May 26, 2026 Restaurant Rag For the people who make it run
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This industry asks everything of the people in it. Long hours, physical demands, emotional labor — and too often, no safety net. When a crisis hits — a medical emergency, a fire, a sudden loss — food service workers frequently have nowhere to turn.

Giving Kitchen is a nonprofit that provides emergency financial assistance to food service workers in crisis. Founded in Atlanta, they've helped thousands of workers across the country when they needed it most. Restaurant Rag is proud to be connected with their mission.

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Every role matters

From the dishwasher to the sommelier, every role in the industry has a voice here. This is not just for chefs and owners.

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Through Giving Kitchen and our own community, we believe the industry has to take care of the people who make it run.

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