NWA Virtual Tip Jar Aims to Help Struggling Service Industry Workers

KUAF

Published March 25, 2020 at 12:17 PM CDT

The general manager of Scotch & Soda in Bentonville started the NWA Virtual Tip Jar.

A virtual tip jar, which was started by the general manager of Scotch & Soda in Bentonville, aims to help service industry workers who've lost jobs and hours during the coronavirus outbreak. The tip jar allows people to donate money directly to individuals on the list.

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