Maureen Wallenfang
Appleton Post-Crescent
Published 3:35 PM EDT Mar 23, 2020
Reader question: Given shortages of PPE in some areas of the nation, does anyone know of any local organizations or groups taking donations of N95 face masks, etc.? Like me, I assume many homeowners and small businesses may have a small supply. I’d love to now where I might donate before the need becomes critical around here.
Answer: ThedaCare and Ascension have both said they’ll accept donations of personal protective equipment, but they ask that you not drop off items at the hospitals directly.
ThedaCare’s donations can be dropped off at Goodwill stores in Appleton, Grand Chute and Neenah between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., or email ThedaCare’s foundation at [email protected] or 920-738-6503.
Ascension asks that those interested in donating email [email protected]. Donations will be picked up and delivered to an Ascension location, including St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton and Ascension Calumet Hospital in Chilton.
Ascension is interested in getting donations of isolation gowns, earloop or tie masks, N95 respirators, hand sanitizers, faceshields, surface disinfectants, powered air purifying respirators (PAPR), controlled air purifying respirators (CAPR) or other approved PPE supplies advised by the CDC.
If you’d like to donate to another medical clinic or nursing home, call the organization directly to ask if it’s accepting personal protective equipment donations and, if so, how it’s collecting those items.
Also, see “Appleton coronavirus help” on postcrescent.com for ongoing donation information.
Contact Maureen Wallenfang at 920-993-7116 or [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter at @wallenfang.
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