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By Adam Donnelly

SHOW SOME LOVE TO LOCALS

Farm2Chefs wants Kamloops residents thinking local during the pandemic

Apr 3, 2020 | 5:29 PM

KAMLOOPS — COVID-19 has affected countless businesses throughout our city, with many closing their doors or vastly changing their operations. However, one local group is encouraging local consumers to seek out those local businesses that remain open.

The Farm2Chefs Collaborative started as a way to connect local farmers with restaurants to help highlight local produce. In late March, the group launched its “Support Local Challenge” to help encourage people to choose small businesses that remain open during the pandemic.

“We’ve got a contest going on right now where if you buy something, or visit a local restaurant, get takeout, or whatever it is, just shows us your receipts and you’re automatically entered into a draw to get a $50 gift certificate for the restaurant of your choice that’s on the list of our partners in the industry,” Summers explains.

Farm2Chefs has created a list of eateries and suppliers who remain open, in order to serve the public. Those businesses understand that many in our community may not have as much money to spend on luxuries these days, but also hope that when folks have a choice, they choose local.

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