Here’s how you can support local shops, restaurants and businesses from the comfort of your home

The current COVID-19 pandemic is causing a lot of uncertainty for local businesses, and it’s more important now than ever to support your favourite eatery, artisan or coffee roaster.

We’ve put together a directory of businesses that you can support from the comfort of your own home.

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Need dinner tonight? Why not order take out from a family-owned restaurant?

Having a craving for a unique dessert? Why not pick something out from Karat Chocolate or Sandrine?

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The directory utilizes the location tracking on your phone to sort retailers based on what’s closest to you.

Browse through the lists of businesses in several categories, including Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden, Retail, and Other.

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We’re also encouraging people to use the #KelownaStrong hashtag. You can show the businesses you adore that you support them by sharing your order on social media using the hashtag.

Are you a local business, and don’t see your listing in the directory? Reach out to Alexa Anderson via email.

We're all in this together. Happy shopping, and stay safe everyone!