Stories of how APRON was there . . .
Learn about some of the many people APRON Inc. has helped with your generous support.
Peace.
That’s what APRON Inc. gave her.
APRON was there to cover Felicia’s bills when she got cancer and needed to get treatment.
Time.
That’s what
APRON Inc. gave him.
APRON was there when Chris’ hands were injured with severe frostbite and he needed time to recuperate.
Hope.
That’s what
APRON Inc. gave them.
APRON was there when son Kyson was severely bitten by a dog and mom Desiree needed to stay home to care for him.
A lifeline.
That’s what
APRON Inc. gave her.
APRON was there when Ellen had cancer and had to close their family restaurant down when her heath worsened.
Remembering Chef Ellen
APRON Inc. is mourning another loss. Our beloved Chef Ellen Gill McCarty was APRON’s biggest fan – supporting every event and every moment. But, we were hers too.
Remembering a Legend
APRON Inc. is mourning the loss, but celebrating the life, of beloved Chef Anoosh Shariat, who has touched many lives in the restaurant community and the community beyond.
APRON is grateful to have been named one of the charities listed by the family for gifts in his honor.
ABOUT US
Envisioning a world where the employees of independent food & beverage establishments have what they need to thrive . . .
The mission of APRON Inc. is to provide temporary, limited financial relief to professional food and beverage workers in the Louisville, KY metro area who work at locally-owned establishments and who are experiencing financial distress due to illness, accident, emergency, or catastrophic event through no fault of their own.
WHAT WE DO
A few things we’ve cooked up
We are so grateful to our community of supporters and friends who are there every time at the right time. Together, we help our restaurant workers, struggling through no fault of their own, quickly get back on their feet.
1.
Monthly Happy Hours
Every last Wednesday of the month we see old friends and meet new friends at a different featured bar/restaurant. It’s our “friend”raiser!
2.
10 Taste Salute – 10/12/25
Join us on 10/12/25 as we host our 10 Taste Salute – 5 food and drink pairings at The Olmsted.
3.
Resources for Restaurant Workers
Sometimes we need help in other ways, besides financially. Here’s a list of resources.
4.
Chef in a Box
IIn 2020, we began a weekly carry-out fundraiser, which is now a monthly program, featuring a different restaurant/chef each time.
5.
Third Party Events
We love our partners who host events on our behalf and donate a portion of the proceeds to us.
6.
Taste of Independents
Each July, we host our Taste of Independents food and beverage festival. This year is on July 13, 2025 at Noble Funk Brewery.
Major Grant Partners
Major grant partners allow us to create long-lasting programs, such as our Grocery Giveaway.
Affiliated Fundraising
Did you know you could help fundraiser simply by shopping at places you already frequent?
A seat at the table
The more we talk together, eat together, work together, the easier it is to help our restaurant workers thrive.
Gallery
We know you love the food.
Thriving Workers = Thriving Restaurants = Thriving Community
Testimonials
Have we helped you or your restaurant? We’d love to hear how you’re doing now.
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 Inc. and urge you to financially assist this worthwhile endeavor.
Dean corbett
We think of APRON Inc. as an emergency safety net for employees in Louisville’s independent restaurants who, through no fault of their own, find themselves in terrible financial need.
Gary fox
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Our Team
Robin Miller
Executive Director
Caroline Knop
PR Consultant
Dan Dry
Board Member
Gary Fox
Board President
Liz Pilbean
Board Treasurer
Dan Thomas
Board Member
Dawn Bianconcini
Board Member
Kimberlie Thompson
Board Member
Melissa Richards-Person
Board Member
Jason Vaughn
Board Member
Paula Barmore
Board Member
John Breen
Board Member
Luca Bianconcini
Board Member
Jim Davis
Board Member
Julie Corbett
Board Member
David Cooper
Board Member
Leah Schultz
Board Member