In McPherson, Kansas, CORE is dedicated to providing vital financial assistance for families in the restaurant industry facing hardship due to illness or medical emergencies. Our mission is to support food and beverage service employees with children by covering essential expenses including rent or mortgage, utilities, medical bills, childcare costs, and more. We understand the unique challenges our community faces, and we are committed to offering compassionate and practical help during difficult times. Our program allows former grant recipients to reapply after 12 months, ensuring ongoing support for those in need while maintaining a lifetime assistance cap of $7,500. At CORE, we strive to ease financial burdens and nurture resilience within our industry family.