Team Member Relief Fund – Ocean Spray Benefits

Here at Ocean Spray, we believe in supporting our team members in life’s difficult moments. Our Team Member Relief Fund, managed by Canary, is designed to help our team members facing financial hardships, with the opportunity to apply for grants. The fund is also an opportunity for our team members to make charitable donations that help their fellow employees facing financial struggles. Gifts of all sizes make a difference and ensure that all members of our team receive assistance, when they need it.

Benefit Spotlight

The Team Member Relief Fund allows team members experiencing an unexpected financial hardship to apply for a grant of up to $1,000/annually. Requests are submitted online and grants, if approved, are paid out via PayPal.

Although the Team Member Relief Fund started with a corporate gift of $10,000 from Ocean Spray, the continuation of the fund depends on the generous donations of team members. Ocean Spray has committed an additional gift of $10,000 by matching your donations! Through the continued donations of our community, the fund will continue to grow and be a source of relief for those suffering from unexpected financial hardship.

Eligibility

All benefits-eligible employees are able to apply for grant funding, when experiencing an eligible hardship.

A team member does not need to have contributed to the Team Member Relief fund in order to be considered for the reception of a grant.
Grant applications must be submitted within six months of the hardship occurrence.
Team members are eligible for up to $1,000/annually, from the Team Member Relief Fund.

Eligible Hardships

In order to apply for a grant, team members must have experienced one of the eligible hardships within the last six months. Documentation of eligible hardships is required for requests over $200 and varies based on circumstance. Expenses that are eligible for reimbursement by insurance or other similar agreement are not eligible for payment through the Team Member Relief Fund.

Eligible hardships may include:

COVID-19 (must be selected alongside one of the emergencies listed below)
Natural disaster or catastrophe, such as hurricane, tornado, fire, earthquake, or flood
Medical issue affecting team member or dependent
Emergency or unexpected car issue with vehicle necessary for essential tasks
Eviction or forced move, due to selling or condemnation of building or other involuntary reason
Death in the family, including spouse/partner, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle
Unexpected or emergency home or property issue, such as damage due to a burst pipe
Domestic issue such as domestic violence, unexpected care-taking responsibility for someone who isn’t your child, sudden end to a relationship with partner that results in loss of housing
Robbery or burglary, theft of personal property
In the event of a utility disconnection
Significant (at least 30%), involuntary, and unexpected loss of household income

Don't Forget

All requests are reviewed in 1-2 business days. If additional documentation is required, beyond the initial application, you will be contacted, and the review process may be delayed.

Contacts

Benefits	Contact	Email	Website
Team Member Relief Fund	Canary	oceanspray@grantcircles.org	Visit Website