Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation, which provides scholarships to women to advance their careers in the food, wine, spirits, beer and hospitality industries, has launched an assistance program to help restaurant workers cover health, financial and legal expenses in response to COVID-19.
"Restaurant and hospitality workers have been one of the hardest hit professionals due to the pandemic. So many of our colleagues are experiencing increased stress, anxiety, worries and fears," WOTVS Foundation President Deborah Brenner said in a company press release. "Giving people a direct connection to counseling, professional, financial, legal advisors and valuable resources for all of life's issues is a critical step toward healing those on the front lines and supporting the recovery of our industry."