Published on November 23, 2020
This year, while you are staying local for the holidays, consider spending local too. When you spend local, you are giving a gift to the community, so we are giving you a thank you gift! Spend $50 or more at a participating business and receive an Alameda Strong goodie bag, including a cloth mask with filter pocket, hand sanitizer, and cleaning wipes to bring on the go. For a list of participating businesses, visit www.alamedaca.gov/giveaway.
Buying gifts and meals in town supports our businesses that have been severely impacted by the pandemic, the same businesses that were always there for the community, supporting youth sports and community projects throughout the year. Here are six ways to spend local and shop safely in Alameda:
Shop local online. Several Alameda stores and restaurants have gone digital for convenient and safe online ordering while keeping it local.
Order curbside pick-up. Order in advance and pick-up safely out front. Who can beat that? Some stores also offer quick delivery services.
Schedule a private shopping appointment at your favorite retail store. Many local retailers will make special arrangements for in-store visits and purchases.
Buy something extra when shopping. It’s a way to show our appreciation to local retailers, similar to leaving a generous tip at our favorite restaurants and coffee houses.
Encourage friends, neighbors, and relatives to support local businesses. Local businesses provide income and jobs for Alameda residents. When you suggest purchasing gifts locally to friends and relatives, they are supporting our community too! Be sure to share online about the items you find in town with #SpendLocalAlameda.
Buy Alameda e-gift cards. This Alameda-only gift card is a great suggestion to out-of-town grandparents or relatives who are looking for family gift ideas. And many Alameda businesses offer their own gift cards.
For more information about Alameda’s spend local campaign, please visit www.alamedaca.gov/spendlocal. For a list of what’s open in Alameda, including business hours, visit www.alamedaca.gov/whatsopen.
Spend Local goodie bag giveaway list of participating businesses (as of November 23), while supplies last:
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