It is a Foundation created by our team members for our team members throughout our entire
organization.

Team Member Giving Fund

In the untimely event of financial challenges, emergency hardships or catastrophic events this fund will make a gift to
the affected team member and their family.

What types of events are considered?

Crisis situations for the Noodles grants should meeting the following criteria:

• IDENTIFIABLE – The event must be described in detail in the application
• DAMAGING TO PROPERTY/PERSON – A loss of life, health or property must occur
• SUDDEN – The event must be swift and sudden, not gradual or progressive
• UNEXPECTED – An ordinary, anticipated event caused by deliberate intent will not qualify
• UNUSUAL – The event must be extraordinary and nonrecurring, and cannot normally occur in the
  ordinary course of day-to-day living

Examples

• Unusual medical/dental expenses caused by a severe illness/ accident
• Loss of home or contents due to a catastrophic event (e.g. fire, crime or flood) that is not covered by
  insurance
• Expenses due to the death of a Noodles team member or a member of a Noodles team member’s immediate family
• Emergency housing expenses to prevent or immediately following eviction

Who does this fund support?

Noodles & Company team members and their immediate family members.

Foundation Grant Process:

Due to the current situation with COVID -19, all Foundation funds are being diverted to the Covid-19 Grant Application. Please use the Grant Application to request assistance. 

1. Application completed by, or on behalf of, a Team Member.
2. Application reviewed within 48 hours and requests for additional information and supporting documentation are
   sent to the Team Member.
3. Within 24 hours of receipt of all supporting documentation from the Team Member, the request is submitted to the
   Committee to review.
4. Within 48 hours of submission to the Committee, the applicant is notified of approval or denial.
5. If approved, payment is made directly to the creditor.

FAQs

Contributing To The Foundation:

There are two ways you can support the Noodles Foundation!

• If you are an active Noodles team member, click here to donate via paycheck contributions.
• If you are not an active Noodles team member, you can click below to make a one-time contribution.

Resources:

All team members are encouraged to utilize the counseling and crisis
services available.

Nourishing Our Neighborhoods

Organization
The Noodles & Company Foundation is organized as a Colorado nonprofit corporation and is a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Governance
The Noodles & Company Foundation is governed independently of Noodles & Company, by its board of directors