Our mission is to provide a respectful, empowering environment, where supplemental food and personal care items are available to individuals who need assistance in Farmington, CT .
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Restaurants and bars have been instructed to keep their doors closed for in-person visits, but some are still open for takeout and delivery. Even local retail shops offer gift cards or shopping online. Buying gift cards and placing orders for takeout or delivery give our local businesses a cash infusion that can help them weather the storm.
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There is a shortage of blood and the Red Cross is asking for donations to ensure a stable supply throughout this pandemic. Of course, they have strong safety protocols in place (this is the Red Cross we're talking about). Click the link below for more information.
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Officials don't want healthy people using medical-grade face masks since there is such a shortage for the medical professionals on the front lines. However, the CDC now suggests people wear a homemade mask if you have to go out in public. While this doesn't replace other guidelines, such as maintaining a 6-foot distance between you and other people, a homemade mask can help prevent the disease from spreading.
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High demand items they are looking for are N95 respirators, surgical masks, protective goggles, gloves, face shields, wipes and disinfectant, coveralls, booties, and gowns. From GetUsPPE.org: Healthcare workers are front line fighters against COVID-19, but they face critical shortages of Personal Protective Equipment nationwide. PPE enhances their safety so they can keep caring for our loved ones.
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From FeedingAmerica.org As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are committed to serving communities and individuals facing hunger across America, wherever they are. Every dollar raised from the COVID-19 response fund will be used to get food and funds to local food banks across the U.S. You can help make sure we can be there for our neighbors in need during this time of uncertainty.
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The Mask Force is a resource for manufacturing DIY emergency PPE supplies—mainly masks. How many do we need? Millions of masks! Join the distributed assembly line #maskforce.
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Donations support WHO’s work, including with partners, to track and understand the spread of the virus; to ensure patients get the care they need and frontline workers get essential supplies and information; and to accelerate research and development of a vaccine and treatments for all who need them.
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