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I've got a decent amount of n95 (both 3M and HDX HD Brand) masks that we lucked into more than a significant amount of time ago. We are afraid to list them, at any price, because I'm afraid ebay/amazon will kill our listings at any price. I'm ready to ship them for free, of all costs, I just don't want my amazon "privileges" revoked. who do i give n95 masks too? edit: they are 2024 exp dates

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> who do i give n95 masks too?

Donate them to your local hospital. Hospitals everywhere are running short on masks and other PPE, and a lot of doctors and nurses are going to die because of it. Italy is already hemorrhaging medical staff trying to stop the virus.

Please do this. I had a few unused leftover N95’s from a furniture refinishing project. I gave them to my neighbor who is a nurse at a local hospital. They’re desperately needed. If “regular” civilians get sick that’s bad, but when nurses and doctors start going down it’s much much worse.

What area do you live in? Like the other comment, best to donate locally and not delay with more shipping logistics. Search #GetMePPE or #PPEshortage on Twitter and you'll find a bunch, possibly where you are.

I'm in the Bay Area & Hospitals are ready to receive (a couple examples): https://vmcfoundation.org/covid19list/ https://www.facebook.com/ingrid.lim.56/posts/101583083580236...

any hospital will gladly take them from you, if they won't try old people care homes

My company does a lot of philanthropy with Children's Hospital in LA, and they are having a major shortage. I would gladly buy them from you to donate there if you haven't found somewhere to take them yet.

Please donate them to a hospital or senior living facility.

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