Free Face Mask Distribution Locations In Pinellas County Announced

From the Pinellas County Government:

June 24, 2020

Free face masks will be available for residents who need them to stay safe now that there is a countywide ordinance requiring face coverings. The ordinance, which took effect Wednesday at 5 p.m., requires all employees at public establishments and their customers to wear face coverings while indoors. It is part of the County’ efforts to slow a recent, rapid spike in COVID-19 cases in the community.

Cloth face masks will be available on a first come, first served basis starting Thursday at the following locations:

• Clearwater Main Library
100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater
Monday- Thursday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3 to 6 p.m.
Friday- Sunday: Noon to 2 p.m., 3 to 5 p.m.
(727) 562-4970

• Lealman Exchange
5157 45th St.N., St. Petersburg
(727) 464-5404

• Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor
Monday- Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
(727) 784-3332

• St. Petersburg Free Clinic
863 3rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg
(727) 821-1200

• Barbara S. Ponce Public Library
7770 52nd St. N., Pinellas Park
Monday-Thursday:10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m to 7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.to 1 p.m., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(727) 369-0669

Masks will also be available at the following location starting Friday:
• Largo Public Library
120 Central Park Dr., Largo
Monday- Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday & Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(727) 587-6715

• Highpoint Neighborhood Family Center
5812 150th Ave. N., Clearwater
(727) 533-0730

Individuals are encouraged to call the location before heading out to verify availability. Supplies are limited and will be replenished as often as possible.

Pinellas County Ordinance 20-14 defines a face covering as a material that covers the nose and mouth and remains affixed or a face shield. A cloth face covering, or mask, may be factory-made or sewn by hand and can be improvised from clothing or other household fabric items. Citizens must wear a face covering while in most indoor public places within Pinellas County; however, there are several exceptions which can be found here.

The Board elected to adopt the emergency order by ordinance to allow it to be enforced as a non-criminal local ordinance violation. For more information about the ordinance and the county’s COVID-19 response, please visit the county COVID-19 Resource website.

This press release was produced by the Pinellas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.