This page is a resource for anyone making masks at home. Here you will find information on which facilities in the SF/Bay Area are in need, as well as recommended patterns for Mask & Scrub Cap making.

Safety Information for Volunteers:

• Please do your part to social distance. This means, please stay home, arrange a curbside pickup, do not go to the fabric stores to buy fabric. We are all trying to “flatten the curve” and while our efforts will help, it will be more harmful if you catch the virus or if you have it and do not know it. We are working to identify who has fabric to share (hopefully near where you live) where we can use front porch pickup/drop off to share supplies

• Please ensure that your workspace has been disinfected upon beginning to make any PPE

• Please ensure that you have washed your hands according to CDC hand-washing guidelines before beginning to make any PPE

  • Wet your hands with clean, running water, turn off the tap and apply soap

  • Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.

  • Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end TWICE.

  • Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.

  • Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them

• Please refrain from touching your face while making PPE

Other helpful links for sanitation practices: https://bit.ly/3bmHnzf

Fabric Selection & Preparation:

How to Start:

1) Select a facility near you in need from the requests below:

2) Use the following recommended patterns to make masks:

3) Package for Delivery

Please place your masks in a clean, sealed bag.

Print and fill out the form below to be delivered with your supplies. This is to ensure that facilities are fully informed on the supplies they are receiving.

4) LET US KNOW - MakeMePPEbayarea@gmail.com

Email us to let us know about your awesome work! Tell us:

• Which Request # you worked on

• How many masks you made (and what pattern)

• If you are able to drop off or would like us to arrange a volunteer driver to pick up/deliver & we will connect you with the requesting organization!

We will respond with information on where to drop off and any relevant information for the point of contact.

5) Drop Off at Facility

Best practices for dropping off:

• Maintain social distancing standards of 6ft

• Wear your mask (and gloves if you have)

• Follow any drop off instructions located in the requests table above

THANK YOU

THANK YOU so much for joining this movement to protect Bay Area Healthcare workers by providing Personal Protective Equipment! In connecting with healthcare facilities we are hearing how grateful they are that you are here to support them at this difficult time, they truly appreciate your time and effort!