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Answer ADRN’s ‘coronavirus challenge’
Monday, March 23, 2020 by Tai Moses
Got any extra hand sanitizer? How about that tub of antibacterial soap that’s been sitting on the shelf? Austin Disaster Relief Network has issued a “coronavirus challenge” in an effort to get some desperately needed medical supplies into the right hands. Please consider donating “your extra supplies of personal protection goods to the medical and emergency community, to give back to them in their time of need.” Drop off your extra supplies at the back dock of ADRN Headquarters/HOPE Family Thrift Store now through Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ADRN is looking for the following items:
- Hand sanitizer (of all sizes)
- Antibacterial Soap
- N95 masks
- Surgical masks
- Industrial masks (N-95 or Dust)
- Disinfectant wipes
- Latex-free gloves
- Eye protection goggles/glasses (NEW)
- Face shields (NEW)
- Protective gowns (water resistant)
- Disposable food-grade gloves
- Thermometers (NEW only), old style or new style, especially non-contact version
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