Coronavirus: Allina Health Asks Minnesotans To Donate Face Masks

TIWIN CITIES, MN — Allina Health is in need of more masks for providers engaged in the new coronavirus response. The health care system is asking for donations of factory-made N95 and ear loop masks, as well as hand sewn ear loop masks.

Instructions on how to make hand sewn masks can be viewed here.

"Our communities are always looking for ways to help each other. We are so heartened by the response and are grateful for the public wanting to assist us in this critical hour," said Helen Strike, COVID-19 System Incident Commander for Allina Health, in a statement.

"Individuals and organizations like Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota have reached out to lend their support in big and small ways. BCBS is partnering with us and other providers by organizing a statewide network of volunteers to help sew masks."

Masks can be donated daily starting Sunday, March 22 through April 5, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., according to a news release.

Donations sites are at most Allina Health hospitals. Details on specific locations at each facility will be available here.

When you come to donate masks, remain in your car. A staff member will come to you to accept your donation.

Details on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota’s volunteer drive effort can be found here.