Our Mission

We will strive to promote the health and prosperity of the foodservice industry by investing in our youth and our workforce.

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CRA Foundation

We empower California’s restaurant workforce through education, scholarships, and emergency assistance.

Our Board

The CRAF Board of Directors is comprised of individuals at the highest level in the hospitality industry. They are invested in our mission and committed to a thriving restaurant community. Meet our board!

Get Involved

Be a mentor, host a fundraiser for Restaurants Care, blog about us, be a guest speaker. Our supporters bring our programs to life. Sign up here!

Our Stories

See what we’ve got cooking! The CRAF News blog has our latest stories and updates. On the CA ProStart Instagram we share everyday food adventures from our 9,000+ students and on our Restaurants Care Instagram we show stories of hope and community. Join the conversation.

Our Supporters

We can’t do this work alone! CRAF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit supported by individuals, businesses and charitable foundations that share our mission of empowering CA’s thriving restaurant workforce. Click here to see our annual partners, donors and friends!