Braintree Coronavirus: Task Force Calls For Donations

BRAINTREE, MA — The Braintree Community Task Force, established by Mayor Charles Kokoros to help residents during the new coronavirus pandemic, will host a food and medical equipment drive.

All food donations will go to the Marge Crispin Center, and all personal protective equipment donations will go to Braintree first responders.

There are two donation drives scheduled. The first drive will be held 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, while the second drive was scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday. Both drive will be held at the Braintree Town Hall.

Donations can be made through a drive up and drop off system. Task force officials said they will ensure there is no direct contact between individuals bringing items for donation and those accepting items. Proper signage will be posted to direct vehicles through the drop off location.

The task force said it's also using the tax collectors drop box for monetary and gift card donations. All checks should be made out to The Marge Crispin Center with a memo note of "Task Force"on the check. Please make sure all food and supplies are new with current dates.

Food and supply items of need:

• Canned Soup
• Canned or jarred Pasta Sauce
• Canned Beef Stew
• Canned Meats
• Canned Chili
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Vegetables
• Apple Sauce
• Shelf Milk
• Pasta
• Pampers
• Baby wipes
• Paper Towels
• Toilet Paper
• Cleaning Supplies

Personal Protection Equipment needed for First Responders:

• Medical Gloves
• Masks (N95 & Surgical type)
• Gowns
• Bleach and Disinfectant Cleaning Agents

For more information email BraintreeResponse@gmail.com or contact 781-817-3930.