Pasadena Jaycees and Altadena Ale House Team Up to Provide Meal Kits to Out-of-Work Restaurant Workers

The Pasadena Jaycees are partnering with Altadena Ale House to provide free meal kits to restaurant employees who have been furloughed, laid off, or had their hours cut due to COVID-19.

“With COVID-19 continuing to spread across the globe, millions remain out of work,” according to a statement released Wednesday. “One of the industries most impacted by this pandemic has been the restaurant industry, with an astounding 11% of the population of California working in restaurants in some capacity.”

Restaurant workers have been heavily impacted by the virus.  Many have been out of work for nearly a year and continue to struggle to pay rent and buy food for themselves and their families, according to the release. 

The Jaycees are seeking donations to help cover the costs of the kits — $25 buys one kit which feeds two people. Donations can be made via Venmo (@Jaycee-Treasurer), PayPal (paypal.me/pasadenajaycees), or check (payable to Pasadena Jaycees, 474 W. Walnut St., Pasadena). Please note in the memo that the donation is for Operation Restaurant Workers.

Additional details are available at pasadenajaycees.org/restaurantworkers.

If you are a restaurant worker who has experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19, sign up to receive a meal kit by emailing altadenaalehouse@gmail.com. Please provide your name, phone number, and any dietary restrictions.