A list of innovative ways Northwest Arkansas restaurants and hospitality groups have responded to the pandemic to generate revenue and support those in the industry. Â
Cover photo by @sittie_aisha on IG
Fayetteville Free Food Delivery Snacks Force
Chris Selby, who runs Clunk’s Hungry Express Wagon food delivery business, launched the Fayetteville Free Food Delivery Snacks Force, an initiative that uses money raised from the community to purchase food from local restaurants, which is then delivered for free to people in need during the pandemic.
In addition, Clunk partnered with Big Bot Design to design the Clunk Pandemic Response tee. With each purchase, at least 50% of the gross sales will be dispersed to Maxine’s, Pinpoint and the Vault to help them make ends meet during the pandemic.
Maxine's At Home Edition
Maxine’s Tap Room has partnered with Dickson Street Liquor to deliver Maxine cocktail kits to homes throughout Fayetteville and Springdale. The kit comes with all the ingredients needed to make two different cocktail recipes. Each Tuesday and Friday, Maxine’s bartenders take to Facebook Live and Instagram to provide step-by-step instructions on how to make the drinks. Check out Maxine’s Home Edition as a way to support local businesses and local bartenders!
Maxine's At Home Edition
Maxine’s Tap Room has partnered with Dickson Street Liquor to deliver Maxine cocktail kits to homes throughout Fayetteville and Springdale. The kit comes with all the ingredients needed to make two different cocktail recipes. Each Tuesday and Friday, Maxine’s bartenders take to Facebook Live and Instagram to provide step-by-step instructions on how to make the drinks. Check out Maxine’s Home Edition as a way to support local businesses and local bartenders!
Bentonville Bodega
The Bentonville Bodega was born out of a necessity to make supporting local businesses easier. To do this, Ropeswing Hospitality Group partnered with other small and essential businesses to provide the community a one-stop-shop.
The Bodega is based out of The Holler in 8th Street Market. From pantry and sanitary needs to produce, sweets, meal kits, frozen meals and home goods, Bentonville Bodega boasts a curated selection of items.
To order, visit the website below and pick from a wide selection of locally made items and pantry staples. Pickup is at The Holler at 8th Street Market daily from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Online orders will be available for pickup the following day during the 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. pickup window.
Feed the Heard
With support from the community and various partners, Leverett Lounge has been able to feed hundreds of unemployed people from bars and restaurants throughout Fayetteville, twice a week. The Feed the Heard initiative started when Leverett Lounge temporarily closed on March 16. They had a walk-in full of food, and the stark realization of how financially fragile restaurant workers are. They started by feeding their crew to-go meals twice a week—but things quickly evolved into a broader community effort, with the initiative bringing on partners to feed hundreds in the industry across Fayetteville.
The community is invited to sponsor a meal for a service industry worker, starting at $10 per meal.
Feed the Heard
With support from the community and various partners, Leverett Lounge has been able to feed hundreds of unemployed people from bars and restaurants throughout Fayetteville, twice a week. The Feed the Heard initiative started when Leverett Lounge temporarily closed on March 16. They had a walk-in full of food, and the stark realization of how financially fragile restaurant workers are. They started by feeding their crew to-go meals twice a week—but things quickly evolved into a broader community effort, with the initiative bringing on partners to feed hundreds in the industry across Fayetteville.
The community is invited to sponsor a meal for a service industry worker, starting at $10 per meal.
