Microdonors and other fundraising efforts by celebrities and big businesses have been helping struggling Los Angeles restaurant owners during the pandemic. This has left thousands of restaurant workers struggling to survive. Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, has raised more than $16 million to help small businesses around the country. RELATED: Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemicAnd Skechers, headquartered in Manhattan Beach, launched a matching grant program to help struggling, locally-owned restaurants. Laid off restaurant workers who want to apply or for those who want to donate should visit Gruel's GoFundMe page.