A new pilot project in Gravenhurst is helping local businesses provide free deliveries during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The costs of the project, which launched last week, are being covered by the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce and the Parry Sound Muskoka Community Network (PMCN).
Stuart Morley, Executive Director of PMCN, says because delivery costs are covered, they are hoping it will also encourage customers to order online.
Executive Director of the Gravenhurst Chamber Sandy Lockhart, says about a dozen businesses are already taking part and about 40 deliveries were made via the program during the first week.
She says the project has three main goals:
If you are a business owner in Gravenhurst and would like to be involved, you can contact the Gravenhurst Chamber here
With the great response so far, the community network is currently in talks to launch a similar partnership in the Almaguin area.