Who is eligible
Active employees of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (“CBOCS”) or any affiliated company of CBOCS in a full or part-time capacity and actively working or on an approved leave of absence as of the date of the qualifying event, the date of the application, and on the date the grant funds are disbursed electronically.​
Qualifying Events:​
Critical Health Condition (Employee)
Critical Health Condition (Employee caring for spouse, child, or parent)
Death (Employee's spouse, child or parent)
Death of Employee
Natural Disaster (Residential fire)
Federally Declared (Widespread) Natural Disaster
Intimate Partner Violence
Eligibility and Limits
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Actively employed or on approved leave of absence at the time of the qualifying event and when payment is made.
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Apply online within sixty (60) days of the qualifying event.
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May apply for up to $2,500 per application, lifetime maximum of $5000.
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Eligible to receive a grant once within any six (6) month period.
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Documentation is required and is determined by the qualifying event. Incomplete applications may be declined.
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Assistance is not provided in advance of a surgery/medical procedure. Apply after the surgery/procedure.
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May not be eligible for a grant, if receiving income or insurance reimbursement. The eligible grant amount may be reduced by the total amount of other forms of financial assistance provided to the Employee or Employee’s family member, such as GoFundMe, FEMA assistance, insurance, etc.
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The program does not cover medical premiums, co-payment, deductible, or bills.
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Homelessness, eviction, lost wages, or automobile repairs are not eligible qualifying events.
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Additional details and restrictions apply
Cracker Barrel Cares Policy and Procedures Document
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Click on the link below or copy paste into your browser to apply now
www.crackerbarrel.com/crackerbarrelcares
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Click here to apply using the direct link to application
https://apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/programs/8caf552a-6e69-4374-a985-fe747348c98a
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Link to GrantsConnect (YourCause) Help Center for assistance with applying
https://webfiles-sc1.blackbaud.com/files/support/helpfiles/grantsconnect/content/gc-applicants.html
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For technical issues with the Grantsconnect application
email: crackerbarrel-support@yourcause.com
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