New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund

Due to the overwhelming response of applicants, please note we will not be able to fund all requests. Funding will be given on a first come, first serve basis to those who complete the application and its requirements as well as meet all eligibility. We're diligently working to provide $250 to as many applicants as possible until the funds are depleted.

About the New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund

The New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund (NHHERF) was built by the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association (NHLRA) and the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation to support employees of the hospitality industry who have been impacted by COVID-19.

The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation is the sole owner of the New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund. As the philanthropic foundation of the NHLRA, the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation enhances the industry’s service to the public through education, promotion of career opportunities, and community engagement.

DONATE TO THE FUND

If you would prefer to donate by check, please write the check out to NHLRAEF and send to:
NHLRAEF
16 Centre Street
Concord, NH 03301

How the New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund works

The grant issued to the applicant will be a single disbursement. The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation will not pay installments to the recipient. A submitted application does not guarantee funding. The applications are reviewed by a committee comprised of the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation and NHLRA board members on an as needed basis. This fund was established for those who create and serve food and beverage as well as lodging employees in the state of New Hampshire. Below are examples of eligible employment.

Restaurants
Fast casual or quick service establishments
Bars
Cafeterias
Nightclubs
Wineries and breweries which offer beverage tastings
Lodging property employees
Food Kiosks or similar establishments
Venues which offer event services such as conference centers, golf courses, and ski resorts
Commissioned Food and Beverage Sales Representatives

The funding is restricted to use of: housing and living expenses and/or medical expenses. Applications for aid with debt payments will not be accepted.

Application

Eligible Recipients:
Eligible recipients must reside and work in the state of New Hampshire; have an annual taxable income of $60,000 or less; have or held a position in the beverage, food service, or hospitality industry within the last 60 days; and can provide proof of employment within the last 60 days. Employees who have been laid off due to reasons beyond their control are eligible to apply for crisis relief provided that they can prove their previous employment. Applicants who were terminated due to their own actions will not be eligible.

Owners/operators of such establishments are prohibited from receiving crisis relief. The New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund was incorporated to offer relief aid to eligible present employees who meet the criteria.

The New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund has limited funding sources; applicants are never guaranteed grant funding. If an applicant is awarded funding, the funding amount distributed may be a partial payment to the full amount requested.

Applications are reviewed and approved by a committee. The committee reserves the right to limit the number of grants made to any one recipient, based on the needs of the Fund.
Funding disbursements will be based on need and funding availability.

Funding Sources:
In partnership with the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation, the New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund will be sourced through donations and contributions, which are tax deductible.

Donations from the general public and employees of the industry are encouraged to allow the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation the ability to continue to provide relief aid to individuals who require it.

Contributions made to the New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund are made with the understanding that the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation has complete control and administration over the use of the donated funds.

Please fill out this form:

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Name *

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Address *

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Phone Number *

Email *

Place of employment ( recently laid off ) *

Length of employment *

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Annual income ( NOTE: You must email photos of your two most recent pay stubs to apariseau@nhlra.com. ) *

Tipped wage or salary *

What are your estimated weekly expenses? *

300 word minimum statement about the need for funding *

Are you receiving compensation from your current employer? *

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DONATE TO THE FUND

Make a difference and please donate

Every donation, big and small, will make a difference in the lives of New Hampshire's hospitality employees. Donation levels begin at $25. Thank you for contributing. Please contact Amie Pariseau at apariseau@nhlra.com for more information.

Additional Donation Levels:

Diamond Donor: $20,000
Platinum Donor: $10,000
Gold Donor: $5,000
Silver Donor: $2,500
Bronze Donor: $1,000
Corporate donors who donate at the Diamond and Platinum level will have their logo on the scrolling banner below.
Corporate donors who donate at the Gold level and lower will be listed as donors in order of donation amount.

DONATE TO THE FUND

Diamond Donor

Platinum Donors

Gold Donors

Bayside Distributing, LLC
Bellavance Beverage Company
The Boston Beer Company
White Claw Hard Seltzer

Bronze Donor

Smuttynose Brewing
Sprague Operating Resources LLC