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Medfield Makes Masks - Donate and Drop off details...

UPDATE: Medfield Makes Masks....we are looking for volunteers to sew simple masks...details about supplies, donations and drop off here!

Medfield Makes Masks: Community Combining for a Cause

We are looking for community involvement to sew simple masks, and trying to coordinate various efforts for efficiency.

These masks are NOT intended to replace N95 or Surgical masks; these are being made because of the growing shortage of supplies during this COVID-19 pandemic.

We have suggested TWO designs (one contoured and one rectangular)...they are both relatively simple and we have two YouTube tutorials to view with instructions. PLEASE NOTE the Rectangular video is labeled Deaconess but this is NOT RELATED to the BI Deaconess in BOSTON, however it is a simple instructional video which is helpful.

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We now have a Logistics Plan for Supplies/Delivery of completed Masks and other needs...

Donating SUPPLIES:

Donations of fabric, elastic (1/4” or thinner), ribbon, wire, etc., greatly appreciated… Please drop off at 3 Alder Road, Medfield (bin on front porch).

Needing SUPPLIES:

If you need supplies, please email Jean Mineo at jeanmineo@aol.com with subject line, “Mask Materials” and indicate the item(s) you need (metal wire for inside nose area, elastic, ribbon or fabric) and the quantity. Jean will reply and let you know when these items will be available for you to p/u at 3 Alder Road, Medfield (bin on front porch). Items for p/u will be labeled for recipient.

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Drop off FINISHED MASKS:

Please package COMPLETED masks putting 10 masks/per quart-sz. Ziploc bag (if possible) and drop them off at (orange house) 87 North St., Medfield (place in bin, just inside screened porch).

Sewing Machine Loaners/Needs:

Please email Colleen Sullivan at sc3ms@verizon.net with subject line “Sewing machine” and we will keep a LIST who has one to loan out and who is in need. Colleen will communicate to both parties to work out their own way to share these items.

For more information please go to our fb page Medfield Making Masks:https://www.facebook.com/group...

Thank you to ALL the Volunteers and please keep in mind that this is still a work in progress; please be patient!

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