Support Local Merchants
Retail & Charitable Organizations
Here is our list of downtown Akron retail businesses offering online shopping options and community organizations that accept donations. For a list of downtown eateries offering carry out and delivery service, click here.
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Last updated: Tuesday, September 18, 2020.
Community organizations accepting donations
Akron Art Museum
To support the Akron Art Museum with a donation or to become a member, click the "order online" link above.
Akron Art Museum Store
Shop Akron Art Museum merchandise on Shopify and Ebay.
Akron Children's Museum
To support the Akron Children's Museum with a donation, click the "order online" link above.
Akron Civic Theatre
To support the Akron Civic Theatre with a donation, click the "order online" link above.
Akron Coffee Roasters
Purchase whole bean coffee, coffee subscriptions and Akron Coffee apparel and gear online.
Akron Soul Train
Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
To support the Akron Soul Train with a donation, or to become a member, click the "order online" link above.
Akron Symphony Orchestra
To support the Akron Symphony with a donation, click the "order online" link above.
Akron Zoo
To support the Akron Zoo with a donation, click the "order online" link above.
Art By Design
Bizzy Beads Boutique, LLC
Free shipping on orders over $75.
The Blonde Italian
All natural vegetarian and vegan cooking sauces.
BLU Jazz+
blue: A Goodwill Boutique
Upscale clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories for women.
Cafe 388
Car Gear
Chill Ice Cream
Gift cards available for Chill and Indulge Chocolates.
Corrina's Candles
Currently offering free shipping on all orders.
Curated Storefront
To support Curated Storefront with a donation, click the "order online" link above.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad/Akron Northside Station
To support the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad with a donation, click the "order online" link above.
Dirty River Bicycle Works
Fat T's Cookies
Through April, Fat T's is giving back to the Akron front line workers. For every $30 in sales Fat T's will give 1 dozen cookies to front line workers, and for every $25 in donations we will be giving 2 dozen cookies to front line workers.
Fit Fudge USA
Full Grip Games
Store is open: Sun. - Sat., 12 - 8 p.m., Closed Wednesdays
Grismer's Christian Gifts
Staff is glad to assist you in getting items you need while helping you maintain social distance during outbreak. Please call: 330-253-6559 or email grismers.akron@gmail.com.
Hope Soap
Jennifer Worden Studio
Free shipping on all orders.
Jilly's Music Room
Gift cards and Jilly's Music Room merch are available.
JW Cooper Photography
Katina Pastis Radwanski Studio/Gallery
Mint Hair Collective
Tuesday-Thursday: 12-8 p.m., Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (closed Sunday and Monday)
The Nightlight
Online store available at the link above, or, to support the Nightlight Cinema with a donation: https://nightlightcinema.wildapricot.org/Donate
Noble Theory LLC
NOMZ
Northside Cellar
Contemporary fashion, as well as consignment clothing & accessories for every age, local artwork and furniture and home accessory offerings.
Store open Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Northside Marketplace
Shops: CLOSED Mon., Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
NOMZ: CLOSED Mon., Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bar NOMZ: Mon. CLOSED, Tues.-Thurs.,11 a.m.- 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Treatery: Mon. CLOSED, Tues.-Thurs. 2-8 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 2-10 p.m., Sun. 2-6 p.m.
Jasmine's: Sun. and Mon. CLOSED, Tues. - Sat. 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition at Howe House
To support the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition with a donation, click the "order online" link above.
Ohio Shakespeare Festival
To support the Ohio Shakespeare Festival with a donation, click the "order online" link above.
Peaceful Fruits
Superfood snacks that enable people to connect with Mother Nature and the Amazon Rainforest even from far away - say, in a small city like Akron.
Ronald McDonald House of Akron
To support the Ronald McDonald House Akron with a donation, click the "order online" link above.
Rubber City Clothing
Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat, 12-6 p.m.
Rubber City Comics
Offering curbside pick up, limited local delivery and standard shipping.
Shop is open for customers:
Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Monday
Smile Inside
Smile Inside® provides personal development activities that guide, inspire, and build character in youth.
Social Dept
A true mom and pop shop hand printing shirts and posters one by one in the good ol' midwest USA.
Song of Wood
Street Treats Grill
Order Yaya's Salad Dressing online.
Summit Artspace
Reopening 7/10/20, to support Summit Artspace with a donation, click the "order online" link above.
Sweet Bean
Handmade, filled chocolates almost too pretty to eat.
Sweet Modern
We now offer free pick-up and delivery in Northeast Ohio for upholstery projects. These can be done on the porch or in the garage to reduce in-person interaction. We can send fabric samples for free by mail. Full details: https://sweetmodern.com/covid-19/
Tea Dude
Small batch, hand blended teas made from the dude's personal recipes.
TinyCircuits
Maker of tiny open source electronics that let you create your own miniature electronic projects. Free shipping on orders over $50.
United Way of Summit and Medina
To support the Akron and Summit County community with a donation to United Way of Summit County, click the "order online" link above.
University of Akron Press
Use the code STAYHOME to get 40% off ANY of our titles, including ebooks.
The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology
The Cummings Center is supported primarily through gifts from visitors, foundations, and other donors. To support the center with a donation, click the "order online" link above.
Zeber-Martell Clay Studio and Gallery
Updated shopping site
Free standard shipping on all orders
Gift cards are available