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since 2017

Our History

Restaurants are the heart of our neighborhoods
The inspiration for Restaurants Care came just a few years ago when Jose, a cook in Sacramento, was struck in a hit and run on his way home after a late-night shift. He suffered a broken back, amongst other life-threatening injuries. The doctors at UC Davis Medical Center didn’t expect him to live.

The restaurant community came together and raised money to support Jose while he recovered. At that moment, we knew that something bigger had to happen. Restaurants Care was created to take care of the most vulnerable in our industry. We are here to offer care, support and hope during their darkest hour.

supporting

Food and Beverage Workers

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investing in

Independent Restaurants

Restaurants Care grant recipients

Restaurants Care Grants Awarded Since 2017

Grants to Independent Restaurants

what drives us

Our Mission

Restaurants Care’s mission is to provide support for our restaurant families in need by offering financial assistance for basic living expenses as people recover from an injury, illness, death in the family, or unseen hardship. We are investing in our workforce, the heart of our community, restaurant workers in their time of need.

We are moved and honored to be a resource to our restaurant community, and we look forward to helping many more through Restaurants Care.

serving. supporting. caring.

Our Team

Alycia Harshfield

Alycia Harshfield

President
Erin Mascho Headshot

Erin Mascho

Vice President
of Philanthropy

Natalie Tong Headshot

Natalie Tong

Director
of Events

Kiara Jimenez

Kiara Jimenez

Program
Coordinator

Catherine Cropp Headshot

Catherine Cropp

Program
Coordinator