Hardship Assistance Program

Financial assistance for KFC employees facing unexpected hardship, crisis, or natural disaster.

Geographic Scope: United States

Who Can Apply:

• Employees at participating KFC restaurants in the U.S.
• Must work at a KFC restaurant participating in the KFC Foundation's Franchise Donation Program
• Must be in good standing with employer
• Must have been directly impacted by a severe hardship, crisis, or catastrophic event beyond their control

Types of Hardships Covered:

• Unexpected hardship
• Crisis situations
• Natural disasters
• Severe personal emergencies
• Catastrophic events beyond applicant's control

Program Purpose:

• Help reduce financial stress during difficult times
• Provide emergency financial relief
• Support employees during recovery periods

Focus Areas:

• Financial stability
• Crisis support
• Emergency relief

Contact/More Information: kfcfoundation.org/programs/

Application Process

1. Create Salesforce Account
   • Create a Salesforce username and password to access the application
2. Complete Hardship Assistance Application
   • Submit application through Salesforce portal
   • Describe your hardship situation and circumstances
   • Provide evidence of catastrophic event or crisis
   • Demonstrate direct impact from hardship
3. Application Review
   • Application will be reviewed for eligibility
   • Hardship circumstances will be assessed
4. Notification and Award
   • Applicants will be notified of decision
   • Funds provided if approved

Required Materials

• Salesforce account credentials
• Description of hardship, crisis, or catastrophic event
• Documentation of direct impact
• Evidence the situation was beyond applicant's control
• Proof of employment at participating KFC restaurant
• Proof of good standing with employer