According to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC), when PPE is not available, healthcare workers are asked to use homemade masks. While not ideal protection, it is sometimes a necessary option during this time and the supply is something we can directly control.
There are two ways you can help us deliver homemade face masks to local healthcare workers:
- Sew masks from scratch, using your own fabric and supplies. Instructions are below.
- Donate funds to help us purchase fabric for our team of volunteers. We currently have an amazing team of volunteers to cut fabric and another team sewing the masks. You can donate to our GoFundMe page here.
If you have masks ready for donation, please drop them off at the below location in North Fresno. We will do regular pick-ups and distribute them to facilities in need.
Jones Cleaning Centers
7280 N Remington Ave, Fresno CA 93711
(Major cross streets are Herndon and Palm Ave)
GUIDANCE FOR SEWING MASKS FROM SCRATCH
Here are useful resources for you to learn about the supplies you’ll need, access patterns, and more