Guide for Supporting our Entrepreneurs during the Pandemic
Alice Alexander
"Gift cards can be purchased online at the link here:
https://alicealexander.co/collections/gift-cards
Folks are also welcome to place garment orders with the knowledge that it may take 6-8 weeks to fulfill due to supply delays and our production studio being forced to temporarily close: https://alicealexander.co"
Also, join Alex Alexander in their efforts to produce masks for healthcare facilities!
“My team and I have started making masks for healthcare and nonprofit workers who've requested them. We've raised nearly $3,000 to do so! So far we've completed approximately 400 masks with 600 in the works. Our goal is to finish 1000 masks by end of this week.
If you'd like to contribute to this effort and help us offset our production costs please use the link below. Every dollar counts!
https://checkout.square.site/…/56fde1c0113f4fbdaf3f32aaf5e7…”
Additionally, today we were featured in the Philadelphia Citizen and gave a shout out to the Circle of Aunts and Uncles https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/alice-alexander-philadelphia/”
Bower Cafe
You can buy a gift card for Bower Cafe here: https://squareup.com/gift/BDSXRYA0EG38X/order?external_source=postoffice-egift-widget&external_token=e16gd8iYv2t82Avz
You will select the amount, enter your name and email, and then enter a payment method. After you enter your name, it gives you the option to add a recipient's name. If the recipient is you, add your name and email. If you would like to send it to a friend, add your friend's name and email. Who knows, they might become a regular customer!
To make a contribution to Bower Cafe’s GoFundMe to make up from the losses from COVID-19, click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/covid-19-relief-for-bower-cafe-staff?utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=e91b03c45cf3400895f623d1a1f15283
Dolly’s Boutique
"GIFT CARD SALE
Buy $100 get $125, Buy $150 get $200, Buy $200 get $300
Gift cards do not expire and can be used at either location when we re-open.
Must pay via Cashapp $DollysBoutique or Venmo @Shani-Newton or mail checks payable to: Dolly’s Boutique, 6778 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA 19119
Your gift card purchase will be noted in our system at both locations and you will receive an email confirmation.
This offer will expire on Sunday 3/29 @ 11:59pm
If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 215-668-5221"
dollys-boutique.com
Fason de Viv
If you'd like to support Fason de Viv, please shop online at fasondeviv.com.
Hanifah suggests the following:
"Google reviews helps increase international orders. Also ordering Tea, Jewelry, body products, and House & Home items which I buy wholesale from other independent brands who are also affected."
Franny Lou’s Porch
"Temporary Hours: 8am-3pm
Only available for take out until further notice. Call in to pre-order or order online to be delivered by Black and Mobile. We are opening up regular hours ASAP. Stay tuned to our social media or call in!"
https://frannylousporch.org/
Grant Blvd
Grant Blvd is now selling gift cards. Please visit grantblvd.com/collections/gift-card to purchase one!
Here’s 2 Cool Stuff
“We are closed at 1214 South St. during the lockdown.
Our online store is still up and running during this time.
Customers can shop at:
The Kitchen Garden Series
"For those of us who rely heavily on live sales events (markets and/or trade shows) at this time of year, encouraging people to shop in our online stores is critical!
Aside from shopping online, I'd like to encourage people to read my blog, I think they will find some value in topics directly related to our current situation.
I will be adding locally made laundry soap and all purpose cleaners to my offerings in the next couple of weeks.
I am also making fabric face masks. I'm offering them to farmers first for a sliding scale cost of $0-$15. Information about them will be on my website soon. In the meantime if folks want to inquire, contact me through the website.
Online shop: https://www.thekitchengardenseries.com"
Lil Pop Shop
We’re piloting 2 ways to continue selling pops to customers:
PICKUP at Rittenhouse on Sat Afternoons: Pre-order pops online and pick-up at our Rittenhouse location from 12-5pm. 20% discount when ordering 6+ pops. Order online >>
JOYBOX DELIVERY on Fri afternoons: We’ve combined forces with our friends at Triple Bottom Brewery, Weckerly’s and others to do our own delivery service of goodies." Joy Box link: https://triplebottombrewing.com/joy-box
lilpopshop.com
Lobo Mau
"Our gift cards are now LIVE on our website. https://lobomau.com/collections/gift-cards"
The Pasta Lab
Check out their new online store at:
"We will deliver ourselves or enlist the help of our many unemployed industry friends.
As of right now, the Food Trust markets are still operating: Clark Park: 43rd and Baltimore on Saturday from 10am to 2pm; Headhouse: 2nd and Lombard on Sunday from 10am to 1pm.
We will be present at both. We are communicating updates via Instagram."
Philly Bread
Below are places where you can find Philly Bread. You can also go to his website PhillyBread.com for a full list.
Riverwards Produce
Weavers Way
Mariposa
Primal Supply
South Square Market
Whole Foods
Primal Meat Supply
Primal Meat Supply has moved to an online store. Please go to primalsupplymeats.com
Place your order by 4pm for next-day home delivery in Philadelphia or pickup Tuesday through Saturday at the South Philly (1538 East Passyunk Avenue) or Brewerytown (1521 N 31st Street) locations. You can also buy other locally-sourced groceries on their webstore, including Philly Bread.
Remark Glass
"The best way to support Remark Glass is to place an order with us by contacting us for custom work or by ordering from our online store.
If you know you have an important wedding coming up later this year, you can pre-order one of our keepsake gift packages and plan to collect a few bottles at the event. If you've been thinking about a piece of lighting, or your business is interested in collaborating, we have time now to work on new project ideas. We'll also be "shining light" on the situation by auctioning a pendant light a day through our instagram so please keep an eye out there!
At Remark Glass we are doing our best to seize the opportunity to connect and support local businesses at this time, and to live the people, planet, profit mentality that we believe makes good business through truly challenging circumstances."
remarkglass.com
Rowhouse Grocery
"We are a small grocery in South Philly, and we are planning on remaining open as long as our suppliers are still making deliveries. We are at 1713 McKean Street, if you need any fresh produce, bread, dairy, we are fully stocked.
If anyone has a friend or neighbor who is in need and would like to get them a gift card to the store to help them out, our link for eGift cards is here: https://squareup.com/gift/SKJXDSERG4J2W/order"
rowhousegrocery.com
The Sable Collective
Shop online at thesablecollective.com
Tim Eads Design
"I'm happy to say that although online sales have slowed, they're still coming in daily. My staff isn't here, but I'm able to fill all the orders myself to keep cash coming in. It turns out people really need crafts to work on while stuck at home! Most of my suppliers are still working because they are either in remote areas in the US that aren't affected yet or in China. China is back up and running per usual.
My Rug tufting supply website is: www.tufttheworld.com
Instagram: @this_is_tim_eads"
Tim Eads has launched a Go Fund Me to fund the production of these masks at a factory in China. You can get more details here:
Weckerly’s
"While the shop is closed for regular business, we will be doing pre-order pick-up and delivery through our online store. The details can be found here.
Additionally, we will still have ice cream sandwiches for sale at Di Bruno Bros, MoM's Organic Market, Seven Stars Farm, Kimberton Whole Foods, Weaver's Way, and Mariposa Food Coop."
Joy Box featuring Weckerly’s: https://triplebottombrewing.com/joy-box
Gift cards are also available at:
weckerlys.com
Zsa’s Ice Cream
"Our shop is closed. However, this weekend (Saturday 3.21 and Sunday 3.22), we're offering no-contact delivery to 19119; 19118; and 19144. The order deadline is tomorrow at noon and folks can see the menu and order details via our Instagram posts (@zsas.) We are also selling gift cards (electronically; or, the regular cards that we'll mail.) Currently, people can email: info@zsasicecream.com and we'll get them set up.
We're assessing the information put forth by the city on a regular basis and making decisions about continuing delivery service/offering pick up on upcoming weekends, and will post on social media as we make decisions.
Wholesale -- Our grocery accounts are still receiving Zsa's pints and sandwiches. Key accounts in the city that should be stocked with our pints are: Whole Foods Center City; Riverwards Produce; Weaver's Way"
zsasicecream.com
Want to support our
entrepreneurs in other ways?
See the following message from Heidi Bar of The Kitchen Garden Series
"Here are a few ways to support small businesses during this time even if you don't have money, it will ripple out and those with money will (hopefully) spend.
- Leave a review where you would go to look for their reviews
- Share your favorite photos they've posted on instagram
- Follow them on a social media channel you don't already
- Share a blog post they wrote
- Like, comment and use their hashtags!
- Plan to show up at their next event, whenever that happens."
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