Maine Dept of Labor Video Explaining Changes to Benefits
Assistance for Individuals & Businesses
Restaurant Workers Community Foundation (RWCF): COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
C19 Help Sqaud: Give Help, Get Help All resource. Sign up to connect with others in need or who are willing to provide help. Give or receive financial assistance, shop for groceries, etc.
One Fair Wage Emergency Fund (OFWEF) Cash assistance to restaurant workers, delivery drivers, and other service workers
USBG National Charity Foundation: Bartender Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP) Grants for bartenders and / or their spouses & children
Government Human Resources Administration (HRA) Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and additional government-run assistance programs
General Resources
Restaurant Workers Community Foundation
EATER – A list of Relief Fund for Restaurants, Bars and Food Service Workers
PUNCH DRINK – Updated daily with new resources & ways to help
Imbibe – Links to relief funds & initiatives across the country
Bon Appetit – List of merchandise and goods available from affected businesses & other helpful information