St. Louis Restaurant Tornado Relief Fund NOW OPEN

St. Louis Restaurant Tornado Relief Fund NOW OPEN

The Missouri Restaurant Association, with support from Anheuser-Busch, has established the Tornado Relief Fund to assist businesses and employees in the food and beverage industry who were impacted by the recent tornado in the St. Louis area. This fund is intended to support restaurants, taverns, convenience stores, and their staff as they recover from storm-related damage. Financial assistance is available to help cover a variety of losses, including employee wages, product spoilage, cleanup efforts, structural repairs, and other expenses directly related to the tornado’s impact. Relief funds will be distributed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis, and applications will be reviewed and processed as quickly as possible. In order to be considered, applicants must complete the application form in full.

To be considered for funding, applicants must:

1. Be located in the St. Louis area affected by the recent tornado

2. Be a business or employee in one of the following sectors:

   • Restaurant

   • Tavern

   • Convenience store

3. Demonstrate impact from the tornado, which may include:

   • Loss of wages (for employees)

   • Damage to business property or structure

   • Loss of inventory or supplies

   • Cleanup or repair costs directly related to the tornado

4. Complete the application in full

   • Incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration