The Direct Grant program helps partners who are facing financial hardship due to a qualifying event and, as a result, do not have the ability to maintain their basic living expenses. If an application is approved, based on the eligible partner’s need, the Direct Grant can award up to $5,000, if adequate funds are available, to assist with basic living expenses. In order to receive a Direct Grant, the circumstance causing the hardship must take place during the previous 90 days and during the partner’s employment with Brookshire Grocery Company, and the partner must meet the minimum criteria.