SpotOn Joins Forces with Giving Kitchen to Support Food Service Workers Nationwide

Restaurant tech partner puts action behind words with cash, campaigns, and a coast-to-coast call to support food service workers in crisis

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SpotOn, the leading restaurant management system trusted by independent restaurants nationwide, today announced a partnership with Giving Kitchen, the award-winning nonprofit providing emergency assistance to food service workers in crisis. The move reinforces SpotOn's commitment to "actually give a sh*t" about the people who keep the doors open, the plates full, and the lights on in restaurants across America.

Through this partnership, SpotOn will become a partner of Giving Kitchen and provide support to the organization, including a direct corporate donation, employee matching & volunteering program, national brand awareness, and rally its network of restaurant clients and partners for the cause. The company will also sponsor Giving Kitchen's 2025 Dining with Gratitude campaign—a month-long, coast-to-coast effort that unites operators, suppliers, and vendors to raise critical funds for food service workers during their darkest moments.

"Independent restaurants are at the heart of our business and our communities, but we know the incredible pressures operators and their teams face—often without a safety net," said Kevin Bryla, Chief Marketing Officer, SpotOn. "Partnering with Giving Kitchen lets us stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the restaurant community, offering not just technology, but real support when it matters most."

As part of the collaboration, SpotOn and Giving Kitchen will:

• Bring people together by co-hosting events and campaigns in key markets to raise money and shed light on the realities that food service workers face.
• Amplify Giving Kitchen's mission and resources nationwide by introducing their brand and support services to restaurants across America.
• Put faces to the fight by collaborating on storytelling campaigns to highlight the people who have turned to Giving Kitchen for help, putting their stories front and center to drive change.

Since 2013, Giving Kitchen has provided more than $15 million in financial assistance and stability resources to over 31,000 food service workers—offering hope, dignity, and a way forward when life knocks them down.

"SpotOn isn't just talking about supporting food service workers; they're showing up with real action," said Giving Kitchen's Founder, Jen Hidinger-Kendrick. "Their support allows us to extend a helping hand to even more food service workers when life takes an unexpected turn. Together, we're standing behind the hardworking individuals who bring our restaurants—and our communities—to life. It's partnerships like these that remind us what's possible when we care for each other."

For more information about Giving Kitchen and how to participate in the Dining with Gratitude campaign, visit www.givingkitchen.org.

About SpotOn
SpotOn is one of the leading software and payment companies, providing the technology and support that helps local businesses—and the people who run them—to succeed on their own terms. Known for its flexible, cloud-based technology and personalized support, SpotOn offers an end-to-end platform to accept payments, boost revenue, streamline operations, and create exceptional guest experiences. From seamless and efficient point-of-sale systems to integrated restaurant management solutions, SpotOn builds technology that "works the way you work" and backs it up with a 24/7 team of experts that make sure it always does—with fairness, flexibility, and a personal touch. For more information, visit www.spoton.com.

About Giving Kitchen:
Giving Kitchen (GK) is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance to food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources. Their goal is to create a food service community in which crises are met with compassion and care. Giving Kitchen is a James Beard Humanitarian of the Year award winner and Fast Company's 2022 Brands That Matter. Since its inception, GK has served over 31,000 food service workers and awarded over $15.7 million in financial assistance. For more about Giving Kitchen, visit givingkitchen.org and follow @givingkitchen on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  

Media Contacts: 
Megan Palmer, SpotOn
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Rebecca Wagner, The Giving Kitchen
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SOURCE SpotOn