Restaurants Are Pushing To Get More COVID Relief Money

Restaurants across the nation are struggling to survive due to insufficient funding from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Faidley Seafood in Baltimore, owned by Jamie Hahn's family, was among those affected. Despite being promised priority funding, they were left without support, leading to financial strain. Many restaurants are at risk of closing permanently. Efforts are underway to pass a bill that would provide $60 billion in additional funding to help these businesses. The National Restaurant Association estimates that replenishing the fund could save 1.6 million jobs.

What was the main reason Faidley Seafood did not receive funding from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund?

• They were not eligible for the fund.

• Their application was incomplete.

• There was not enough funding available.

• They applied too late.

How did Faidley Seafood's employees contribute to the business's survival?

• They worked extra hours without pay.

• They took on different roles like cleaning and painting.

• They organized fundraising events.

• They found new investors for the business.

What percentage of businesses that did not receive the Restaurant Revitalization Fund are at risk of closing permanently?

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

• 80%

What is the proposed amount in Senator Maria Cantwell's bill to support restaurants that missed the first round of funding?

• $30 billion

• $60 billion

• $75 billion

• $45 billion

How many jobs does the National Restaurant Association estimate could be saved by fully replenishing the fund?

• 1.2 million

• 1.4 million

• 1.8 million

• 1.6 million