• KBP Cares is a Public 501(c)3 Employee Assistance Program that is supported by KBP Brands. This is a program that is available to every employee at KBP Brands the minute they are hired, whether or not they choose to donate. If they endure one of our 4 qualifying circumstances and that circumstance causes them the inability to pay for their necessary living expenses, they then qualify to receive a KBP Cares grant. Their bills will be directly paid by the grant.

  • No. KBP Cares cannot provide assistance for lost hours or changes in pay at your store.

  • No. KBP Cares cannot buy vehicles. We do provide car repair assistance for mechanical failures, but this does not include general maintenance.

  • Required documentation depends on your type of crisis. Generally, KBP Cares may request:

    Rent or utility bills

    • Pay stubs for other household members

    Financial documentation

    • Documentation showing what led to your financial hardship

    Additional hardship-specific documentation may include:

    • Illness/Injury: Doctor’s note with dates of injury/illness and inability to work, FMLA paperwork, short-term disability if applicable.

    • Death of an Immediate Family Member: Death certificate, obituary, or funeral invoice/receipt in your name.

    • Natural Disaster: Fire report, Red Cross paperwork, or similar documentation.

    • Transportation: Proof of vehicle ownership (insurance, registration), repair estimates. If an accident occurred, police report and insurance claim paperwork are required.

    • Housing Instability: Eviction notices, lease agreements, or documentation of homelessness.

    • Domestic Violence: Police report, order of protection, or documentation from a domestic violence agency.

  • If your request is approved, KBP Cares can help with basic living expenses such as:

    • Rent or mortgage

    • Utilities

    • Cell phone or internet bills

    We cannot make payments for:

    • Credit cards or personal loans

    • Taxes or legal fees

    • Medical bills or similar expenses

  • No. KBP Cares does not provide assistance for time off work or travel expenses. Please contact HR to learn more about bereavement leave and related policies.

  • Yes. KBP Cares is a registered nonprofit organization, and donations are generally tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

  • Yes — employees can apply directly for assistance through our application portal. All requests are handled confidentially, and the Cares team will review your application and guide you through the next steps once your application is received.

  • No. KBP Cares does not cover medical bills or health insurance premiums.

  • No. KBP Cares cannot provide assistance for wage garnishments or taxes of any kind.

  • The Cares team reviews all applications as they are received. You can expect a member of the team to contact you within 1–2 business days.

  • Immediate family members include:

    • Children

    • Spouse

    • Parents

    Extended family members may be considered if they live in the same household as the employee or case-by-case basis.

  • If KBP Cares is unable to assist you directly, we can help connect you with similar organizations or local resources.

  • You may be eligible for KBP Cares support if you meet all of the following:

    • You are an active KBP Brands employee or currently on a leave of absence.

    • You can provide documentation to support your situation.

    • You experienced a severe hardship, crisis, unforeseen event that was outside of your control within the past 120 days.

    • The hardship occurred while you were employed with KBP Brands.

    If you meet these criteria, you can submit an application for assistance