49ers' Arik Armstead aids Sacramento small businesses in coronavirus pandemic

Arik Armstead is doing his part to help struggling small businesses in his hometown during the coronavirus pandemic.

The recently re-signed 49ers defensive end asked his 220,000-plus Twitter and Instagram followers to share pictures of food they've purchased from their favorite Sacramento restaurants to be entered into a raffle to win, among other prizes, 49ers tickets and signed memorabilia.

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As you all know Sacramento is my hometown that I love deeply and is home to some of the best restaurants in the US. What you may not know is Sacramento is comprised of over 60% small business (mainly restaurants) that are struggling during this difficult time. Many of these restaurants are offering dine-out and delivery options to try to stay afloat. In order to support local, I am rewarding people who support their local restaurants during this time. Buy food from one of your favorite Sacramento restaurants and be entered to win GAME TICKETS , AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA + MORE INSTRUCTIONS ⬇️: . 1. Comment your favorite Sacramento restaurants in the comments2. Post a picture via story or timeline of your meal using #Eat91Six + tag restaurant3. Tag @sacnina91 & @unitesac916 so we can share & promote the Sacramento restaurant 4. 5 qualified winners will be randomly chosen starting Wednesday April 1 via my Instagram Story (unlimited entries)

A post shared by Arik Armstead (@sacnina91) on Mar 24, 2020 at 8:44pm PDT

How can you enter? All you need to do is post a picture on Instagram or Twitter of the food you ordered, use the hashtag #EAT91SIX and tag or mention the restaurant. Armstead retweeted photos from some of his followers and shared inspiration if you're looking for some places to start.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom restricted restaurants to only accept delivery and carry-out orders under the indefinite shelter-in-place directive. The Sacramento Bee compiled a list of over 300 restaurants that offer takeout or delivery.

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Armstead, who attended Pleasant Grove High School, maintains close ties to Sacramento and said playing close to home was why he prioritized re-signing with the 49ers. His charity auction last year raised over $100,000 for the Armstead Academic Project, which provides workshops and funding for school supplies for students in need at Sacramento public schools.