California Restaurant Foundation Appoints Salvador Falcon As Chair of the Board of Directors Industry veteran Salvador Falcon brings nearly four decades of hospitality experience to the California Restaurant Foundation. October 20, 2026 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation Awards $1.41 Million to 282 Independent Restaurants and Caterers Across California Local food operators across the state receive $5,000 checks thanks to funding from the California Restaurant Foundation and its utility… August 24, 2026 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation Launches Sixth Year of Resilience Fund, Expanding Support for Independent Restaurants The California Restaurant Foundation is providing $1.28 million in $5,000 grants to help independent restaurants and caterers throughout the state. May 6, 2026 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation Delivers Statewide Support and Long-Term Investment in Landmark Year The California Restaurant Foundation marked a landmark 2025 by delivering millions in emergency relief to wildfire-affected workers and awarding grants… January 27, 2026 · ·
Restaurants Care Launches Statewide Volunteer Network To Support California’s Restaurant Workforce Restaurants Care is boosting its mission to support California restaurant workers in crisis by launching a new statewide volunteer network… December 1, 2025 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation Names Fred Glick New Chair of the Board of Directors The California Restaurant Foundation just named seasoned industry leader Fred Glick (of Karl Strauss Brewing) as its new Board Chair,… November 3, 2025 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation Awards $5,000 Grants to 200+ Independent Restaurants in Year Five of Resilience Fund Statewide Grants Support Equipment Upgrades, Unforeseen Hardships and Employee Training July 1, 2025 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation Awards $10,000 LA Fire Recovery Grants to 253 Los Angeles Restaurants $2.4 Million in Relief Distributed to Support Los Angeles' Restaurant Community, Made Possible with Support from American Express, Resy, FireAid… July 1, 2025 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation Celebrates a Year Marked by Major Industry Support, Relief and Impact The Nonprofit Continued to Uplift California's Food and Beverage Community in 2024 Through Grants, Mentorship and Scholarships March 3, 2025 · ·
Restaurants Care Commits $100,000 To Support Food and Beverage Workers Impacted by Los Angeles Wildfires Grants Up to $1,500 Will Provide Immediate Relief to Los Angeles' Restaurant Community January 13, 2025 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation Names Wayne Hilston New Chair of the Board of Directors Hilston Will Lead the Foundation Board through August 31, 2025 September 4, 2024 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation Awards $5,000 Grants to 275+ Restaurants and Caterers in Fourth Year of Resilience Fund Grants Support Equipment Upgrades, Unforeseen Hardships and Employee Retention and Training August 12, 2024 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation to Aid California’s Restaurant Community With Annual Resilience Fund SoCalGas, SDG&E and The PG&E Corporation Foundation Return to Strengthen California's Small Business Owners June 11, 2024 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation Celebrates Triumphant Year Of Statewide Support and Impact in 2023 The Foundation's Grant Programs, Mentorships & Scholarships Build a More Resilient Future for California's Restaurant Community January 30, 2024 · ·
182 Independent Restaurants Receive $5,000 Grant From California Restaurant Foundation’s Resilience Fund Grants Can Be Utilized Towards Strengthening Business Longevity and Employee Retention December 11, 2023 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation’s Resilience Fund Returns With Second Round of Grants To Help Even More Restaurants $5,000 Grants Available To California's Independent Restaurants Beginning October 25 October 25, 2023 · ·
180+ Independent Restaurants Receive $5,000 Grant From California Restaurant Foundation’s Resilience Fund Grants Can Be Used for Equipment and Technology Upgrades, Unforeseen Hardships and Employee Bonuses and Training June 7, 2023 · ·
California Restaurant Foundation’s Resilience Fund Returns With Larger Grants and Expanded Priorities SoCalGas, SDG&E and PG&E Combined to Donate $2.1 Million April 11, 2023 · ·