Click the link below for a complete tutorial with pictures and instructions to help you fill out your application:

👉 How to Submit a KBP Cares Application

How You Qualify

To qualify, your request for assistance has to be a result of one of the following events:

•  Illness or Injury 
•  Transportation Issues (car repairs, car accidents. Please note we do not buy cars)
•  Natural Disaster (fire, flood, extreme weather) 
•  Death of a Family Member The loss of an immediate family member or a KBP employee, which may create funeral expenses or other financial hardship.
•  Lack of Permanent Housing 
•  Domestic Violence
•  Increase in Family Size (not related to pregnancy) 
•  Unexpected Loss of Household Income
  (does not include seasonal or voluntary job loss)

How It Works

1. Ask for Help
 Select the hardship you are facing and share details about your current situation in the application.

2. Application Review
After you submit, a KBP Cares team member will contact you by email to review your application. You’ll be asked questions about your situation, and if it meets the qualifying criteria, you’ll receive a second form to provide bills, financial details, and supporting documents.

3. Approval Process
 Your request will be reviewed against program guidelines. If eligible, it will be submitted to the review committee for final approval.

4. Receive Help
 If approved, KBP Cares pays vendors directly (such as landlords, utility companies, car mechanics, etc.)

Need help? Be sure to check out the step-by-step tutorial on how to submit an application

👉 How to Submit a KBP Cares Application

Technical questions? Please contact hope@kbpcares.org

Level Up Scholarship Program
Powered by KBP Cares in Partnership with KBP Brands Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

The Level Up Scholarship Program was created to help KBP Brand team members take the next step in their educational journey, such as college classes, vocational training, or completing a GED. At KBP Cares, we believe that education can change lives. In partnership with KBP’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we’re proud to offer this scholarship opportunity to break down financial barriers and recognize the potential in those striving for more.

Level Up is more than a scholarship; it’s an investment in your future, goals, and growth. Because when you level up, we all do.

Eligibility Requirements: 

☑️ I have been employed for 90 consecutive days and have worked at least 130 hours.

☑️ I am an active employee or on LOA status at the time of award disbursement

☑️ Have been accepted or are enrolled in college classes, vocational school, trade school, or GED program

☑️Must maintain a 2.5 GPA if enrolled in college courses

If your SNAP, WIC, TANF benefits have been interrupted and you are not receiving your benefits for November, KBP Cares may be able to help with temporary food assistance.

Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must:

Be an active KBP employee in good standing. 

Provide clear documentation showing:     

• You are an active SNAP recipient
• You received SNAP benefits in October, and 
• You have documentation that you will not be receiving your upcoming benefits effective November 1, 2025.

Required Documentation

Please include with your application:

•  Proof of current 2025 SNAP enrollment or certification (e.g., approval letter, recertification notice, or benefits summary).
•  Documentation showing interruption or nonpayment of benefits for November (e.g., a notice from your state portal or agency message).
•  Proof or screenshot that of October SNAP benefits being received.

⚠️ Important: Applications without the required documentation will be closed without review. Please make sure to upload all supporting documents when submitting your application.

Assistance will be provided in the form of a grocery-only eGift card or physical gift card, and amounts are based on household size.

Encouraging Smiles x KBP Cares Dental Program helps employees facing the high cost of medically necessary or extensive dental work, such as full extractions and dentures by providing financial assistance towards the cost of treatment. Untreated dental issues can lead to serious health problems, and this program is designed to ensure employees receive the critical care they need.

Who Qualifies?

To be eligible, you must:
 ✔ Be an active employee for at least 90 days
 ✔ Be in good standing
 ✔ Requesting dental work that is medically necessary, extensive, and poses a risk to their health or well-being. Routine procedures such as root canals, wisdom teeth removal, or other standard dental care do not qualify for assistance.

This program is designed to assist with urgent dental needs, ensuring employees receive the essential care they require.

Utilice esta aplicación si desea comunicarse únicamente en español.

Please use this application if you want to communicate only in Spanish. 

Guidelines for Eligibility  

• The KBP employee must be actively employed or on an approved leave of absence for no more than six months to be eligible for a grant from KBP Cares.
• In the case of a death of an employee, the surviving spouse or eligible dependent of the employee may apply

Coverage in the Grant Assistance Program is approved based on a Qualified Incident. 

A Qualified Incident is an unexpected and unavoidable circumstance, out of the control of the employee, that has now created a financial hardship. These circumstances are one-time events that have caused the employee to spend their mortgage, rent, or utility money on unexpected expenses.

This Incident MUST fall into one of these categories

• Illness/Injury 
• Natural Disaster
• Death of Immediate Family Member
• Extreme Circumstance

As an employee, if you endure one of these hardships and it causes you the inability to afford basic living expenses, you can apply for a KBP Cares grant. We will review your application and if approved, we will pay your bills directly to the service provider. 

Before you apply for a KBP Cares grant, please take a look at the qualification requirements below.

Please click this link for 'Do I Qualify' Flow Chart (www.myworkday.com)
 

Technical Questions?

Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.