The need to “flatten the curve” has created a situation where friends, neighbors, and family have found themselves out of work with no immediate relief or “end of the tunnel” in sight. We created this list to be a fluid community resource that’s meant to be shared and added to. We’re all in this together.
Here are different ways to donate to workers and industries affected by COVID-19
Food Related Resources
- An ongoing list of Chicago restaurants with GoFundMe pages
- The Greater Chicago Food Depository accepts donations to combat hunger
- Another way to help local restaurants is with MealPal’s donation page
Entertainment/Music Related Resources
- Donate to Jam Productions to help assist employees of the Riviera Theatre, The Vic, and Park West
- Check out Riot Fest’s mega list of local venues accepting donations
- Tell Congress to include displaced entertainment workers in the emergency relief package HERE
Home and Health-Related Resources
- Donate to the Red Cross in Illinois monetarily or physically to combat blood shortages
- Rescue Chicago accepts donations to help provide pet supplies for those whose incomes are affected
- To help families and communities, check out the Ronald McDonald House for Chicago & NW Indiana
