After nominating our FIVE local ‘do-gooders’ here’s another THREE legends to add to that list. And remember folks, helping others is an instant high - good for both sides of the transaction :)
shop local, support local, love local!
JAZSUSHI, a Surry Hills live jazz sushi restaurant* is helping out-of-work musicians by offering 30 FREE MEALS every Thursday (starting April 30th). And no, you don't have to be a professional, nor do you have to be a jazz musician.
According to JAZSUSHI “From concert performers to bedroom beat-makers, from guitar shredders to tambourine shakers, all musicians are welcome to come and pick up a feed. Just let us know that you're a musician when you arrive, and it’s on us! “
So spread the word and tag a musician you know that might be doing it rough and lets hope that one day soon we can all gather around together again and enjoy the gift of live music. *(note: the musos are live, the fish is not)
Hamilton Kings from Potts Point local Pan-Asian HONKAS has set-up a home delivery service called LOVE LOCAL. The idea was to keep his out-of-work staff in a job, but it’s grown to be much bigger than that, with other local restaurants and cafes using the service and taking advantage of the low, low prices he is offering compared to other delivery services, who are whacking cafes and restaurants with massive commissions. Next month, plans are to expand into Surry Hills. Read more about Love Local here.
Darlo Darlings is the brainchild of Darlinghurst local Mike Galvin, who is doing so much to connect community in the 2010 postcode. ‘The Darlings’, as they are affectionately called, have set up a kerbside, community ‘Darlo Pantry’.
Says Mike “we launched Darlo Pantry to help people who need immediate food supplies. The Darlo Pantry will be a pantry for everyone who needs someone to lift the burden of their situation. Social distancing has made it difficult for the community to get food to people who need it, and can’t afford it. We’re hoping this helps in a small way. Thank you to everyone who has generously dropped off food to date.”
All non-perishable goods and toiletries are welcome. The pantry is stocked, and depleted, regularly - so give if you can, and take if you need.
The pantry is located outside Mark the Florist, by St John’s on Victoria St.