San Joaquin County customers can now have their money doubled when spending at local businesses. The RAD Gift Card program will match funds up to $100 when loaded onto a digital gift card via the program's app. Nearly 50 local businesses in Manteca, Ripon, Stockton, Tracy and Lodi have signed up to participate. Many businesses across the state have taken a substantial financial hit due to COVID-19 restrictions after California largely shutdown last March to help slow the spread of the virus. "From restaurants and nail shops to childcare providers and small, independent retailers, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major economic shock to our local businesses across San Joaquin County," S.J County Supervisor Kathy Miller said in a statement last week following the program's launch in the county. "The goal of the RAD Card program is to create a booming local stimulus incentive to bring in bustling business and help local business owners recover and receive the support needed to continue to bolster our local economy."