5 Benefits of Shopping Local:

1.  When you buy locally it supports yourself.
2. When you buy locally you support community groups, non-profits on average receive 250% more support from smaller businesses.
3. When you shop locally it helps to support the unique mom and pop stores.
4. When you shop locally you help to reduce environmental impact because local business owners usually try and buy locally as well so there is less transportation of goods.
5. When you shop locally you help to create more jobs.

https://sustainableconnections.org/thinklocal/why