Hardship Assistance

Hardship Assistance is sponsored by KFC Foundation. Provides financial support to KFC employees during unexpected hardships, crises, or natural disasters.

Hardship Assistance - KFC Foundation Hit enter to search or ESC to close Financial support to help you make it through a crisis Receive financial assistance during an unexpected hardship, crisis, or natural disaster.

Insurance deductible, car repairs, household/medical bills Death (employee or immediate family member) Funeral, headstone, cremation, plot expense Natural disaster or house fire Insurance deductible, hotel stay, replacing belongings, car repairs, home repairs (if homeowner) Major illness or injury away from work (employee, spouse, or dependent) Professional counseling/treatment, household bills Victim of domestic violence or crime Relocation expenses, household/medical bills Book 30 minutes with our Hardship Program Specialist.

Hardship Program Specialist Create a Submittable account and submit an application. Use a personal email address and these credentials to log back in, check application status, and upload any additional supporting documents. You will receive an email informing you if your application was accepted for further review or if it is ineligible and has been denied.

If accepted for review, you will receive an email containing further instructions. If your application is denied, we will provide additional resources that could be helpful. You will be notified if your application qualifies for assistance and the amount awarded.

I’m employed at a KFC restaurant in the U.S. participating in the KFC Foundation’s Annual Donation Program and in good standing I’ve experienced an unexpected event in the U.S. in the last 90 days that has impacted my ability to pay necessary living expenses This is my first time submitting a hardship assistance application, or it has been over 12 months since last being granted assistance through the KFC Foundation I’m at least 18 years of age Wait!

Is this a different application? Yes, the KFC Foundation switched platforms to make the application process a better user experience. What if I can’t provide documentation to support my application?

If no documentation can be provided to support your application, your application will not be eligible for assistance. Who is considered an immediate family member? An immediate family member is your parent, grandparent, sibling, child, or spouse.

How long does it take to process an application? The entire process typically takes 3–10 business days. This can vary based on the nature of the case and how quickly the necessary information and documentation is provided.

How will I receive my funds once I’ve been approved for assistance? If you are a KFC team member approved for assistance, we will send the funds directly to you or to a third-party provider. What if I did not know about the 90-day window and missed the opportunity to apply?

If your qualifying emergency happened over 90 days ago, you will not be considered for funding through the KFC Foundation. What should I do if I’m experiencing technical issues with my application? Submittable works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

Internet Explorer is not supported. Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support for all technical assistance. For general inquiries, please email foundation@kfc.

com or call/text 1-800-248-5092. Does the household bill have to be in my name? For a household bill to be considered for payment, you must provide proof of residency and/or relation to the individual addressed in the bill.

Can I receive assistance for bills that are past due? If your qualifying event happened before a bill became overdue, the bill may be eligible for assistance.

Household income documentation (most recent paystub) Full police report from the accident Copy of your car insurance policy Invoice from body shop for repairs or document from insurance stating car is totaled Physician document stating injury & ability to work (if applicable) (employee or immediate family member) Household income documentation (most recent paystub) NOT required if the deceased is a team member Itemized bill from funeral home.

Must include: Funeral home name, address, and phone number Natural Disaster or House Fire Household income documentation (most recent paystub) Copy of your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy and/or car insurance policy, if applicable Photos of damage to your home and/or car Estimates for home repairs (homeowners only) and/or car repairs Copy of fire report, if applicable Major Illness or Injury Away From Work (employee, spouse, or dependent) Household income documentation (most recent paystub) Physician document stating illness/injury/surgery and dates unable to work and/or date expected to return to work Medical and/or household bills you need assistance with (must be current on payments) Verification that you’ve applied for financial assistance such as short- or long-term disability, FMLA Household income documentation (most recent paystub) Letter of documentation from treatment facility/counselor Invoice from facility/counselor for treatment Household bills you need assistance with (must be current on payments) Full Police Report from the day of incident Household bills needing assistance with (must be current on payments) Physician document stating illness/injury/surgery & dates unable to work/when expected to return to work (if applicable) Medical bills you are responsible for (if applicable) Additional documentation may be requested as your case moves forward.

Victim of Domestic Violence Full police report, order of protection, or verification letter from a domestic violence advocate, shelter, and/or case manager.

(One of the following must be provided) Household bills needing assistance with (must be current on payments) Physician document stating illness/injury/surgery & dates unable to work/when expected to return to work (if applicable) Medical bills you are responsible for (if applicable) Additional documentation may be requested as your case moves forward. https://www. youtube.

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To be eligible for programs offered by the KFC Foundation (the “Foundation”), you must be employed at a participating KFC franchise or company-owned restaurant in the United States that contributes to the Foundation’s Franchise Donation Program. You must also remain in good standing with your employer in accordance with all applicable employment policies and practices.

The Foundation reserves the right to re-verify your eligibility for its programs at any time. The Foundation further reserves the right to modify, suspend, or otherwise terminate its programs at any time, including any program-specific eligibility requirements. 1900 Colonel Sanders Lane, Louisville, KY 40213 Board of Directors & Staff Participating Restaurants Financial & Mental Wellbeing