COVID-19 March 23 Update

Supporting SODO Businesses and Our Community

The last two weeks we have posted several updates, resources, and news about COVID-19 in our region. While we will continue to share information as we see the situation unfold, today we wanted to do something a little different.

In this email you will find information about SODO Businesses who are still operating and how you can support them. Many of our restaurants, breweries, and wineries are still operating using take-out and delivery.

You will also see how many SODO businesses are stepping up and supporting our community in need like OB Williams donating unused face masks to health care workers and Scotty’s Juice donating juice to Northwest Harvest’s SODO Community Market.

Finally, if you are looking for ways to help, there is a list of opportunities looking for to donations and supplies to support those in need during COVID-19 located in the news section of our website.

Thank you and please do not hesitate to reach out!

SODO BIA
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SODO Businesses Working for the Community

ThirdLeafNW

ThirdLeafNW is a women-owned business that provide fresh fruit and healthy snack deliveries to offices all over the region. Last week they delivered and donated fruit to the Kaiser Permanente clinic on Capitol Hill.

Also, with so many of their usual clients working from home, they have started home delivery to better serve the community!

Check it out here!

Jack’s BBQ

Jack’s BBQ serves up Texas Style BBQ right here in SODO. To support the healthcare workers on the frontlines, they dropped off smoked brisket tacos at Swedish Edmonds and Evergreen ER.

Also you can order Jack’s BBQ to be delivered to your local hospital.

Check it out!

MacDonald Meat Company

For the first time ever, MacDonald Meat Company is opening there doors to the public for a limited time! They are offering custom freezer meat specials direct from our plant. 

Important to note that everyone must call 24 hours in advance to pre-order for pick up. 

Check out this flyer for more information
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How you can Help!

We shared with you many of the SODO businesses who are still operating in our neighborhood and how you can support them whether it is through ordering take-out or delivery or buying a gift card for future use. Below we have included links to a variety of funds and donation sites that support our neighbors and friends in need.

COVID-19 Survival Fund for the People 
This group is raising funds to provide material support including grocery and supply deliveries to those who need it most in the community.

Seattle Artists Relief Fund Amid COVID-19 
This fund is aimed at helping those in the greater Seattle arts community who have been financially impacted by cancellations due to COVID-19. 

COVID-19 Artist Trust Relief Fund
The COVID-19 Artist Trust Relief Fund provides rapid response grants supporting critical needs of artists whose livelihoods have been impacted by COVID-19. 

Seattle Hospitality Emergency Fund
This fund that can be accessed by workers whose hours have been curtailed because of this crisis and who are not being otherwise compensated.

CID Restaurants and Other Small Businesses Relief Fund 
This fund will give direct dollars to the small businesses in the CID to help them mitigate the impacts of this pandemic.
 
UW Laboratory Medicine Tackling COVID-19 
UW needs funding to support expanded staff and equipment for the UW Virology Lab and to expand COVID-19 testing.

Blood donor center locations
COVID-19 has put a massive strain on the local blood supply. If you are able to, schedule a time to donate today.

City of Seattle Protective Equipment Donation Site 
Donate your unused masks, gowns, and gloves.

Your Supplies Save Lives

Donate Personal Protective Equipment to healthcare workers.