OUR TURN TO SERVE THOSE WHO SERVE
Cool Springs Wines & Spirits Pledges to Support Hospitality Workers With $25,000 Donation to New Relief Fund
April 3, 2020 – Franklin, TN… In an effort to assist our friends in the on-premise hospitality industry, Cool Springs Wines & Spirits announced today a $25,000 donation to “Tennessee Action for Hospitality: A Fund For Us.” The fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, will provide swift relief to qualifying hospitality professionals who have lost their job or seen a dramatic decrease in hours worked.
“It has been an unprecedented few weeks as our community faces historic challenges. Amid the stress and uncertainty, it’s never been more critical to stay connected with one another, even as we practice social distancing, to keep each other healthy and safe,” said President & CEO Bret Moore. “We feel fortunate our store is open for business. In addition to taking extraordinary measures to create a safe environment for our employees and customers, we wanted to give back to those in our industry who are profoundly affected by this pandemic.”
Tennessee Action for Hospitality is a state-wide coalition of independent restaurant owners, hourly workers, and chefs that recently formed as a response to the crisis the hospitality industry is facing due to the public health and safety threat of COVID-19.
“There is a strong synergy amongst businesses in the hospitality industry. When we learned of the important mission of the Tennessee Action for Hospitality Coalition, we felt compelled help and spearhead fundraising efforts from our industry partners. As we reached out to our suppliers and distributors, we were overwhelmed by their generous support. This is our turn to serve those who serve.”
Through A Fund for Us, grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to individuals who meet the criteria, as resources are available. CFMT will administer the fund on behalf of the coalition, following a two-part application process. While there are many worthwhile funds through national organizations, A Fund for Us sets itself apart by specifically serving individuals from the hospitality sector in the state of Tennessee. Corporate donations are currently being accepted; the employee assistance application will be available on April 13, 2020.
Business owners and representatives of independent food and beverage businesses are encouraged to apply with The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee for assistance. Guidelines for eligibility are available at www.cfmt.org.
Cool Springs Wines & Spirits is taking several proactive measures in response to COVID-19 to help the hospitality industry. Restaurants are invited to set up mobile outposts in the store parking lot for customer takeout. The business is hiring hospitality workers with lost income, and ownership is placing daily catering orders for staff meals to area restaurants to support affected local establishments and their employees.
Care and safety of employees and customers remains the top priority. In addition to a strict cleaning regimen every hour, Cool Springs Wines & Spirits has established a Curbside Pick-up Service. Orders can be called in or placed online. Team members pull the order and payment can be made curbside by credit card. Home delivery is currently available through their partner, Delivery Dudes, and will be available directly from Cool Springs Wines & Spirits early next week.
The store is operating under new business hours: Monday-Saturday 8am – 9pm and Sunday 10am-7pm.
About Cool Springs Wines & Spirits
Conveniently located at 1935 Mallory Lane in Franklin, TN, Cool Springs Wines & Spirits stocks the largest selection of wine, spirits and beer in Middle Tennessee. With a commitment to 100% customer satisfaction, the store has been voted Best Liquor Store in Williamson County for 12 consecutive years by participants in the “Franklin Is” Sizzle Awards.
Our mission is to guarantee the lowest prices, exceed customer expectations, and to continue support our chosen local charities: Team Chad, the Nashville Predators Foundation, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. CoolSpringsWines.com
About Tennessee Action for Hospitality:
Tennessee Action for Hospitality is a coalition of independent restaurant owners, hourly workers, and chefs working together to connect Tennessee hospitality workers as a united front to expedite the protection, relief, and welfare of and for hospitality workers at a local, state, and federal level. Tennessee Action for Hospitality supports the national efforts of the Independent Restaurant Coalition. Since its inception, the coalition has used its platform to share up-to-date resources and news for local business owners and workers, as well as helping the community on the ground by organizing free produce markets with the help of Creation Gardens for those in need. For more information, please visit
www.tnactionforhospitality.com . To contact the group directly, please email actionforhospitality@gmail.com .
About The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Community Foundation exists to promote and facilitate giving in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee and beyond. It does this by accepting gifts of any size from anyone at any time and by empowering individuals, families, companies, nonprofits, and communities to respond to needs and opportunities that matter. The Community Foundation works with people who have great hearts, whether or not they have great wealth, to craft solutions that reflect their intentions and goals. The Community Foundation has distributed $1 billion in grants since its inception 29 years ago in 1991. For more information, call 615-321-4939.
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