In partnership with Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), VSEDC launched the Restaurant Recovery Program, which aims to assist Black-owned restaurants in both Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed to infuse resources into neighborhoods that need support the most, the Restaurant Recovery Program launched in conjunction with Los Angeles Black Restaurant Week–an ongoing effort to support Black-owned businesses in the Los Angeles area. The program includes business coaching and funds that can be used to support restaurants in transitioning to the new guidelines that have been implemented to improve staff and consumer safety.