MASKS4ALL ENLISTS PUBLIC TO MEET LOCAL DEMAND FOR MASKS
Masks by Anika Lopes Millinery. Photo: amherstma.gov
Source: amherstma.gov
Masks or face coverings are now essential for being in public when physical distancing is not possible. Masks are not required to be worn by children under the age of 2.
Many people have jumped into action by making masks for Amherst’s non-profit organizations and particularly for those who serve the Town’s most vulnerable populations. In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Town of Amherst, in collaboration with Anika Lopes Millinery, has launched the town-wide Masks4All Initiative. The mission of Masks4All is to ensure that anyone who would like a mask doesn’t have just one, but two; one to wear while the other is washed. Masks4all seeks volunteers to help make and distribute masks to our neighbors, ensuring that every person who needs a mask has access to a mask, especially our most vulnerable populations.
People can join this “neighbor-helping-neighbor” initiative by making masks or donating materials.
Those wishing to help, those who are seeking masks, or those who want more information can get their questions answered here.
Those who prefer to speak with someone directly can contact the Town Manager’s Office at (413) 259-3002. Staff are available who speak English and Spanish.
Resources
CDC Guidelines: How to Wear, Make and Care for Your Mask
Best Materials to Make a Mask
Previous Indy stories about masks can be found here, here. and here.