Hard Rock International and Hard Rock Bet have donated $60,000 to help feed families, first responders and community members impacted by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela through World Central Kitchen.
World Central Kitchen, which will distribute approximately 15,000 meals as a result of Hard Rock’s donation, serves as a nonprofit organization which deploys chef-prepared meals to communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
"In moments of crisis, our responsibility is to move quickly and compassionately to help people in need," Hard Rock COO and Hard Rock Heals Foundation Board Member Jeff Hook said.
"Through the Hard Rock Heals Foundation, Hard Rock Bet, World Central Kitchen and our dedicated team at Hard Rock Cafe Caracas, we are helping deliver nourishment, comfort and care to families facing an incredibly difficult recovery."
Hard Rock Cafe Caracas team members are currently preparing and serving 1,000 meals each day for nearby families and residents affected by the disaster, and is acting as a central distribution center alongside World Central Kitchen.
Venezuela was struck by two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 on June 24, 2026, resulting in widespread destruction, over 500 deaths and thousands of injuries.
The Hard Rock Heals Foundation also donated more than $400,000 to support recovery efforts in Jamaica following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa during March 2026.
The funds were raised through the “Stay Strong Jamaica” initiative and distributed via Jamaica's Promise, a non-profit organization supporting local recovery programs. The donation went toward housing reconstruction, infrastructure repair and wider humanitarian aid.
Hard Rock International, in partnership with Mundo Planalto, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new hotel property in Brazil on May 22, as the project’s first phase is expected to debut in late 2028
