During the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants have been very much impacted. They were forced to close some or all of there operations since the start of the pandemic until Stage three of reopening the province came into place last month. They have had to adapt to these times.
That’s why Club House® for Chefs and McCormick Canada have teamed up with five local organizations to create the London-Middlesex Restaurant Support Fund. They’re partnering up with Pillar Nonprofit Network, the Middlesex London Food Policy Council, rTraction and the Western Fair District.
This fund offers up to $1000 in grants to qualifying London-Middlesex-based, independent operators of restaurants and bars in need of financial assistance as they adapt their businesses through the pandemic crisis. Club House for Chefs and McCormick Canada started the fund with a $30,000 contribution. 100 per cent of those proceeds will go directly to operators in need.
Applications open on August 13 and will be fulfilled on a rolling basis until the funds are exhausted. To qualify for grant assistance, independent restaurant and bar operators in the greater London area must fill out the online application and follow the instructions.
“We’re proud to have been a part of this community for more than 137 years and we know restaurants are an integral part of the fabric of our community,” says Anna Stolee, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing at Club House for Chefs. “Amidst the pandemic, restaurateurs are struggling, and we’ve been trying to help them get back on their feet with solutions geared for takeout. Even as restaurants are reopening, it’s not a return to normal business as they face increased costs to maintain safe operations on already slim margins. We know there’s a long road ahead, but we hope this fund can help alleviate some of that burden.”
“One of Pillar’s core priorities is sparking collaboration between nonprofits, businesses and government to solve problems and help build a vibrant community,” says Michelle Baldwin, Executive Director of Pillar Nonprofit Network. “We know how much independent restaurant operators will appreciate this support, and we’re glad we could help nonprofits team up with local businesses to make it happen.”
Operators can apply to the grant on August 13 at www.lmrsf.ca
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