14 Apr Fabric Masks for Frontline Workers

**UPDATED September 2022 – Thank you to all our generous donors! We are not longer able to accept fabric masks, but welcome donations of Health Canada-approved medical masks.**

Lots of folks have been asking for ways to be of service to our dedicated frontline workers. We are so grateful for your encouragement and support! If you know how to sew, and have supplies you can contribute, we welcome donations of fabric non-medical masks. We will use these masks in low-risk interactions, to help us keep our germs to ourselves. These fabric masks don’t replace true PPE, but they may help us keep each other healthy.

What pattern should I use?  We recommend the 5 Minute Mask from the Protect our Frontlines Vancouver group, or the Deaconess pleated face mask (with ties or elastics). We also welcome the fitted style, like this one from Craft Passion; however, we’ve noticed that this version is more difficult to get a good fit for people who wear glasses.

Where can I drop them off? Our front desk at 119 East Cordova Street is staffed 24/7. Please ring the buzzer or knock when you arrive. Staff will either ask you to drop the bag beside the door, and come out to get it, OR buzz you in so you can drop the bag on the shelf at the front desk. You do not need to phone ahead.

Can you pick up? For very large quantities of masks (500+), we may be able to arrange pick up within the Lower Mainland. Please email Marianne for more information.