Seattle isn’t the city we know and love without its independent restaurants, bars, small businesses, and arts and culture organizations—many of which are struggling financially following Governor Inslee’s necessary social distancing directive meant to slow the spread of COVID-19. Luckily, you can make a difference. In addition to ordering from local dining and drinking establishments and shopping remotely from local bookstores, record shops, and craft suppliers, there are some extra steps you can take to help your favorite places bounce back once this is all over. Behold: Your complete guide to Seattle-specific relief funds for artists, charitable organizations for vulnerable community members, petitions for small businesses, and other ways to contribute. For details on gift cards, merch, and specific venue donations, check out the donations & support section of our location directory.
RESTAURANTS
Benefiting: restaurants, bars, and their staff members.
All In Seattle
Since launching on March 23, this Ethan Stowell-endorsed community-organized group has raised more than $27 million, which they’ve donated directly to local food security, small business-supporting, and housing nonprofits. Those include FareStart (which provides job training and other services for individuals experiencing homelessness), United Way of King County (which provides emergency grocery vouchers), local food banks Northwest Harvest and Food LifeLine, the University of Washington Medicine Emergency Response Fund, and many more.
