Le Penguin/Le Fat Poodle Employee Relief

Due to the unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19, Le Penguin & Le Fat Poodle have been forced to suspend operations completely and indefinitely.

This has resulted in all 70 of our hourly and salaried employees to be laid off without notice. All cooks, dishwashers, bartenders & servers, bus boys, chefs and managers are now fighting to make ends meet with no clear certainty as to what the future holds.

There is no guarantee that their unemployment benefits will be accessible as the system seems like will break under the extreme pressure. There are no opportunities for other jobs in this industry at the moment, and it is clear if and when we will all return to work at the place many of have called home for nearly the past 7 years.

We have come to meet and serve and know so many fantastic families in the Fairfield & Westchester counties. We have always extended our hospitality to the fullest extent and have grown to know this community on many levels. Meaningful friendships have been formed, young adults dined with their parents and began dining with kids of their own. We feel like we are a part of so many families.

We are calling on all our friends and family, community organizers, fellow hospitality workers and anyone who is willing to support this noble cause for all our hardworking staff.

100% of the money raised will go directly to the employees and divided equally among our staff members who are now jobless, desperately trying to support themselves, their spouses and children.

We believe in this community and and we all are doing everything we can to get back to work and serve you all as soon as possible. We have received so many well wishes and thoughts. We know we will be back stronger than ever once we all beat this thing! Anything you can do to help fund and share this message is greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much.

Anshu  & Antoine

Le Penguin & Le Fat Poodle