Small businesses are the heart of our community! In the face of COVID-19 let’s all rally to support them, we are truly all in this together and need each other!
Below are suggestions for ways people can show their love for our local businesses. Please check back as we will be regularly updating this page. If you have additional ideas please let us know.
PURCHASE GIFT CARDS
Visit our list of Fremont businesses that may offer online gift-card purchasing. Please contact them directly to purchase a gift card. Gift cards are valid at any time.
GET FREMONT TO GO
Below is a short list of venues that offer takeout, pick up and/or delivery
- 19 Gold
- Agrodolce
- Alberona Pizza & Pasta
- Art of the Table
- Aslan Brewing
- B. Fuller’s Mortar & Pestle
- Barrel Thief
- Byen Bakeri
- Blue Star Cafe & Pub
- Chutney’s Bistro
- Dock Sports Bar & Grill
- El Camino
- Esters Enoteca
- Eve Fremont
- Flying Apron, Saturday Only
- Frelard Pizza Company
- Fremont Brewing
- Fremont Coffee Company
TIP WELL
Employees tips can make up a significant portion of many service employees income. Please tip generously during this time for dine in, take out, and delivery. Consider tipping in cash as well.
SPECIAL OFFERS
See our member’s Fremont Deals for local discounts and special offers.
PURCHASE ITEMS ONLINE
As many business see in-person purchases decrease purchasing online will become increasingly appreciated. Stock up on birthday and holiday presents now!
Many members have let us know they are diligent at hand washing and surface cleaning while packing orders.
The World Health Organization has stated that it is safe to receive packages in areas where COVID-19 has been reported. The likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes COVID-19 from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low.
WRITE REVIEWS
Businesses thrive based on good online reviews. Take a few minutes to support the businesses you love with a great online review. Consider Yelp, Open Table, Trip Advisor, Facebook or Google Reviews.
How to write a Google Review:
Open Google Maps and make sure you’re signed in.
Search for your favorite local small business
On the left, scroll down and click write a review
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME / DONATE YOUR DOLLARS
If you are spending extra time indoors for the next few weeks, offer to volunteer for your favorite businesses or nonprofit. VolunteerMatch is a website that can help you find an opportunity that supports an organization you believe in and makes the best use of your skills. A lot of work can be done online from the comfort of your couch! Another resource for finding volunteer opportunities is Idealist.org. Or you can go directly to the source! Here’s a list of our local non-profits that could use your generosity:
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
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SHARE WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
Follow, Like and Share your favorite Fremont Businesses on Social Media. Be sure to tag #CenterOfTheUniverse, #ShopSmall, #SupportSeattle.
A BIG shout out to Seattle Good Business Network for sharing their content with us regarding this crisis!
Learn more about the great work Seattle Good Business Network does.