I want to... HELP!
How to support those in need, including yourself, right now.
Nationally: Give Money, Time, or Resources
As usual, Chef Jose Andres is on the front lines, offering support via his World Central Kitchen. Join their efforts:
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The Red Cross is urgently calling for blood donors. If you are healthy and able to safely travel to and from a donation center, consider making an appointment:
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The Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation has organized a fundraiser for affected industry workers:
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Got some free time? (Sure you do!) Consider calling your Congressional representatives to urge them to include 1099, freelance, and other non-traditionally employed workers in any future aid packages. The Congressional switchboard can be reached at 202-334-3121.
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Handy with a needle and thread? Make your own face mask (like Colin and I did!), via the New York Times:
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Not into sewing? Check out some no-sew cloth face covering tutorials from the CDC:
Philly: Support Your Restaurants and Bars
Want to support a Philly restaurant or bar? You can contribute to GoFundMe campaigns, purchase gift cards, or purchase merchandise like hats and t-shirts:
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Want to leave a tip directly for your favorite service worker? They might have listed themselves on this growing database of Venmo / PayPal accounts:
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Want to order take-out or delivery from a Philly restaurant or bar? Check out who's available, via Eater, or contact your favorite spot directly to see if they're open:
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Want to restock your liquor cabinet? Faber offers 2-hr cubrside safe delivery within Philadelphia, with $1 per bottle going to the USBG Relief Fund. Better still? Every purchase supports their pivot to producing hand sanitizer for hospitals and healthcare workers in Philadelphia. Kindly honor the 3-bottle minimum:
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Want to be sure restaurants have suppliers when they reopen? Consider getting your next grocery pick-up or delivery from these wholesalers, who have opened their restaurant-quality wares to the public:
H/T to Mike Klein at The Philadelphia Inquirer for this comprehensive round-up
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Want to treat yourself and save a restaurant at the same time? Check out #savephillyeats (but lay off the dinner at Zeppoli; that one's mine):
H/T to the amazing Joey Baldino for sharing this one with me