And if there's ever been a time to encourage spending within the Bathurst region, it's now.

The Hub is just one of many Bathurst businesses that still need the support from the local community to keep the eatery running.

Brett Dinger and Danielle Ranshaw took over ownership of The Hub back in February and they would've never expected what was to come.

In March, as rates of coronavirus infections began to rise, the government brought in strict regulations to prevent the spread of the virus.

And it had a harsh affect on many of the small businesses in Bathurst, with The Hub embracing takeaway to keep going.

While council's buy local campaign has been running for several years now, Mr Dinger said the initiative is more important than ever.

"It's a great idea, basically like a gift card that you can use at participating businesses," he said.

"It's encouraging people to buy local and that's important in this environment."

Residents can win a $200 Buy Local Gift Card every week for ten weeks, having commenced on May 1.

The Buy Local campaign currently has 130 stores involved in the initiative.

Customers will receive a unique identifying number when they make a purchase which they need to enter online at www.bathurstbusinesshub.com.au to go into the competition.

A winner will be drawn every Friday at 12pm from the previous week's entries. Winners can collect their gift card from Civic Centre.