Shop Local #ShopLocalSJ
This page is being updated - 1/25/2021
In December, Mayor Sam Liccardo announced the launch of #ShopLocalSJ campaign along with other initiatives aimed at helping struggling businesses impacted by the pandemic. These initiatives include a new fee cap on app delivery services passed by City Council, a virtual local business directory, and digital resources for small businesses. #ShopLocalSJ, a social media campaign encouraging residents to spend locally to support small businesses and restaurants financially burdened by the pandemic. To join the movement, residents are invited to use #ShopLocalSJ on social media and share photos of their favorite businesses and restaurants.
Get Virtual:
Small businesses that are not digitally active can connect with Get Virtual for resources and guidance to establish their digital presence free of charge. Get Virtual will pair local businesses with college students trained in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and web development to create an online presence.
Digital Directory for Small Businesses:
Silicon Valley Strong recently launched a regional ‘Shop Local’ digital directory resource, for small business listings in the area. Community members who are not active on social media can help identify their favorite local businesses by submitting their businesses information for the online directory. This section of the website is currently being updated. Please check back shortly.
San Jose Downtown Association:
https://sjdowntown.com/shop-local/
San Jose Eats:
Crowd-sourced list of San Jose restaurants offering al fresco, carry out, delivery and e-gift cards. Website: https://www.diningatadistance.com/san-jose
Restaurants:
We know many of our local businesses are struggling financially. As a community, we need to keep patronizing our neighborhood businesses and can do so safely by ordering things online and taking advantage of take-out options. To help you support our local businesses, Team San José has created San José Love, a database of nearly 600 restaurants open for delivery and take out, virtual attractions, online shops, and amazing creative endeavors.
Community members interested in shopping local can also find online retailers and restaurants sourced by the San Jose Downtown Association, Silicon Valley Organization, and Dining at a Distance, and Open for Delivery with DoorDash. You can also support local restaurants by purchasing a gift card for participating establishments.
Restaurants/venues who have decided not to stay open for delivery or take away can re-deploy food resources through Joint Venture Silicon Valley’s Food Recovery Council to distribute their suddenly-surplus food to families in need of meals. Restaurants or caterers interested in allocating surplus food can contact robin@jointventure.org for more information.
