(WXYZ) — Several metro Detroit restaurants and bars have set up GoFundMe campaigns to help raise money for employees after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the closure of dine-in services at bars and restaurants across Michigan.
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Bobcat Bonnie's Owner Matt Buskard said that the economics of doing delivery or carryout would never work, as it would not generate enough income to cover bills and rent.
He said that for the time being, the restaurant's priority is the staff and making sure they are taken care of.
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"These folks are feeling insanely scared – and unsure," Buskard said. "In a matter of three days, their whole livelihoods changed in an instant."
We're going to keep a running list of places that have GoFundMe campaigns and link to them if you feel like donating. If you own a restaurant and have a GoFundMe set up, please email webteam@wxyz.com.
The Meeting House
Hygrade Deli
Garrido's Bistro
Browndog
Royal Oak Brewery
IL VIOLINO
Luigi's Restaurant
La Feria
Luigi's Restaurant
Dairy Queen Redford
The J SPOT Bar
Parc Detroit
Dessert Daddy
Frittata
Cuisine Employee Support Fund
Two James Staff
Pronto! Restaurant and Video Bar
One Under Craft Beer & Eats
Street Beet
Bad Brads BBQ
Avalon Cafe & Bakery
The Heidelberg Bar, Agave Tequila Bar, & Siris Cigar Bar
Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery/Mash Bar
Mudgie's
Froze Creamery Clawson
Ready Player One
Bangkok 96 Street Food
Bobcat Bonnie's
Folk Detroit
PJ's Lager House
Batch Brewing Company
Imperial
Marrow
Brooklyn Street Local
Red Rock Downtown BBQ
Motor City Brewing Works
Smokestreet BBQ of Milford
D’amatos and Iron Horse
The Pretzel Bell
Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery in Detroit
Mallie's Sports Bar
