Delaware County has launched a social media campaign to encourage support of local businesses, writes Max Bennett for patch.com.

The Keep the Cheer Here campaign asks residents to visit a Delaware County shop or restaurant wearing a mask, then post a picture or check-in using the hashtag #ShopDelco on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn and tag @DelcoChamber or @KeeptheCheerHereDelco.

The campaign runs through Dec.30, coordinated by Delaware County Council, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, the Delaware County Commerce Center, and Visit Delco PA.

Every post is entered into a drawing for gift cards to businesses in the county.

Winners will be drawn each Wednesday and mailed or emailed the gift cards.

“This is a fun and easy way to show some love and support for our Delco businesses who have been greatly impacted during the pandemic,” Delaware County Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer said. “Delco business owners are our family, friends, and neighbors. We need to support them. Put your money where your home is!”

“Instead of shopping at big box stores or online sites, support our local community at a time when they need it the most,”  said Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Trish McFarland.

Read more about this new campaign at patch.com.