APRON Inc. (Facebook/Instagram) was created in 2011 to help provide financial relief to food and beverage industry workers in the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area who find themselves in need during times of crises. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, APRON Inc. has stepped up with a far greater volume of assistance to local workers than ever before.

APRON’s Taste of Independents Food and Drink Festival, a charity tasting event highlighting local restaurants and chefs, takes place on Sunday, July 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Noble Funk Brewing Company, located at 922 South 2nd Street in Old Louisville. Tickets are $75 ($50 for restaurant industry workers), available in advance at APRON Inc.

Food and drink purveyors currently participating, with more likely to come:

äta
Monnik Louisville
Green River Distillery
Noble Funk
Bristol Bar & Grille
ATG – Against the Grain Brewery
Brasserie Provence
Fat Lamb
Martini Italian Bistro
Volare
Osteria Italian Seafood
Lou Lou on Market
Red Yeti
North Lime Coffee & Donuts
Four Pegs Smokehouse and Bar