Unbridled is proud to shine this month’s Beneficiary Spotlight on APRON, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the heart of Louisville’s hospitality community: the employees of independent food and beverage establishments.
APRON was founded in 2011 by a group of individuals with deep ties to the local restaurant industry who recognized a growing need. Servers, chefs, bartenders, and other staff in independent restaurants often live paycheck to paycheck, and when illness, accident, or crisis strikes, the financial fallout can be devastating. APRON stepped forward to make sure that in those difficult moments, help is available.
The mission of APRON is clear: to provide temporary, limited financial relief to professional food and beverage workers in the Louisville metro area who are experiencing financial distress due to illness, accident, emergency, or catastrophic events through no fault of their own. Beyond financial aid, APRON’s vision is one of community strength and resilience: a world where the employees of independent food and beverage establishments have the resources needed to achieve financial and personal well-being, leading to thriving restaurants and thriving communities.
The late Dean Corbett, beloved Louisville chef and restaurateur, captured the spirit of APRON when he said, “The local restaurant community is a very large family. As with any caring family we work together to help our own. I’m proud to be a supporter of APRON and urge you to financially assist this worthwhile endeavor.”
Over the years, Unbridled and APRON have stood shoulder to shoulder in both celebration and challenge. During the pandemic, when restaurants and their employees were hit especially hard, Unbridled still hosted a virtual event and donated to support APRON’s mission. Today, APRON continues to provide critical aid as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ensuring that when unexpected hardships strike, no one in Louisville’s restaurant family has to face them alone. Food service workers and their families may apply for assistance directly through APRON, keeping the process personal, confidential, and compassionate.
Unbridled is honored to partner with APRON and celebrate the incredible work they do to keep Louisville’s vibrant dining community strong. By supporting APRON, we are supporting the very people who bring life, flavor, and warmth to our city every single day.
Visit their website at APRON Inc. – Serving Those Who Serve You