How to Support Small Businesses During COVID-19

April 15, 2020

Small businesses are an important part of our community, and many are facing immense challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. Today, we’re making it easier to discover gift cards, online food orders, and fundraisers on Instagram so you can support the businesses you love.

Businesses can share new gift card, food order, and fundraiser stickers in Stories and on their profiles. When you see gift cards or food orders, you can tap to make your purchase through our partner’s site. Fundraisers open on Facebook to a personal fundraiser created by business owners or their supporters. Gift cards and food orders for delivery and takeout are available in the US and Canada starting today and will roll out globally in the coming weeks, and fundraisers will be coming soon.

Spread the word by resharing the stickers in your Stories. For many businesses right now, every sale helps. We’ll continue to work on features that make it easier to support the small businesses you care about.

Food order sticker being displayed in Stories
Gift card ordering button on an Instagram business profile