Here is a list of organizations who are collecting supplies to help the cause. You can aid them too!!
PPE Masks
Around the country, doctors and nurses have been struggling to find masks so that they can visit COVID-19 patients and treat them. There is a strong need for medical professionals to have masks because they directly come into contact with the infected patients, and without them, the death rate for the Coronavirus would drastically increase. Dr. Sandhya Nagarakanti and Dr. Eliahu Bishburg, infectious disease physicians at Newark Beth Israel Hospital claim that “Patient care is being truly compromised because of the lack of supplies. It is becoming much harder to do our job which severely prevents the spread of disease.” The supplies that doctors need are being sold out because of the greediness of naive people who are buying necessary hospital supplies in bulk, leaving very little for medical professionals. As this crisis grows, it is vital for ignorant people to open up their minds and realize the negative impact they are making on the spread of this fatal virus.
PLEASE DONATE TO HELP SUPPLY PPE MASKS: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ppe-for-covid19-urgent-need
Another way you can help out is by donating cotton fabric (similar to the one used in quilting) to the Knit Crotchet organization (see below)
For more information: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/us/hospitals-coronavirus-ppe-shortage.html
For more information visit their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MorristownMedicalCenterNJ/posts/2652369601528436
Local doctors from Newark Beth Israel Hospital
Richa Gupta, organizer of Knit Crochet with Love, has organized a group of ladies in Basking Ridge, New Jersey to help create fabric masks for doctors. They are in need of fabric and elastic, if you have any of those please help the cause and contact her at 847-345-3332.
The store, Joann, is providing free kits with materials required to make the masks. Masks can be dropped off at the store and they will distribute it to the medical personnel. Instructions on how to make the masks will be in the link below.
Just drive by the store and ring the bell. Limit of 1 bag per person. They also have materials for sale that can be ordered online and picked up in store.
This is a great opportunity for all those who sew and do our bit in this time of crisis!
For more information: https://www.joann.com/make-to-give-response/
Sunshine Project
Due to COVID-19, many workers have lost their jobs and their way of life. The Sunshine Project, created by Arjun Agarwal (Ridge High School), works to fight this by helping feed poor workers in underdeveloped countries.
Message from Arjun Agarwal: This past week, we have identified 12 families that are struggling in these difficult times. We have distributed Rs. 32,500 to the following 12 families. The intent is to make another payment for the same amount after a month to them. This will use up Rs 65,000 or 50% of the amount raised. We intend to identify and support another 12-15 families over the next couple of weeks.
Learn more and donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ys2hg-the-sunshine-project?utm_source=whatsapp-visit&utm_medium=chat&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
Letters for the Lonely
This is a student-run organization that sends letters to nursing homes to help people who are feeling lonely and isolated feel a little less alone. Please help out by contacting their Instagram and letting them know if you want to help out.
Instagram: @letters_for_the_lonely
Message from: Reena Singhvi
The Somerset County food bank is a food bank that works to feed the needy. They need our help, as their demand has quadrupled as many of their workers are now out of jobs. You can donate money to help them out, using the link below. Things they really need are canned chicken and canned tuna, pasta sauces, snack boxes, cereals, cookies, Chef Boyardi brand precooked kids pasta.
How to contact: (908)-240-2831 or reenasinghvi@gmail.com
Invisible Hands
This is a volunteer service that will deliver groceries or other needed supplies, for free, to people who are most at risk to COVID-19 in certain areas of New York and New Jersey. They are always looking for more volunteers to help them deliver supplies.
Learn more: https://www.invisiblehandsdeliver.com/
Community Foodbank of New Jersey
The Community Foodbank of New Jersey, supplies about 1,000 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in 16 counties around the state of NJ. They need donations in $ as the folks to support are growing day-by-day
Learn more: https://cfbnj.org/
Meals on Wheels
Vulnerable seniors are at the greatest risk amid COVID-19. Local Meals on Wheels programs are on the front lines every day, focused on doing all they can to keep older Americans safe and nourished in communities across the country. Meals on Wheels is requesting COVID-19 additional emergency funds, and that is why they are asking federal lawmakers, corporations, foundations and the general public to remember these vulnerable seniors in our national response. On their site you can donate and also vote/ write to your local lawmakers to release emergency funds.
Learn more: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/take-action/covid-19-response
Suburban Shoes
Buy some Non Slip shoes from Suburban Shoes and they will deliver them to the hospital of your choice in bulk, for the nurses and doctors. (Select hospitals)
