Health & Fitness

Coronavirus: Northbrook Community Group Donates Over 350 Masks

The Glenbrook Chinese American Community donated over 350 masks to the Northbrook Fire Department and a local home care group.

NORTHBROOK, IL — A volunteer with the Glenbrook Chinese American Community donated over 200 masks, including 85 N95 masks to the Northbrook police and fire departments. The group also announced via Facebook that it donated 150 masks to Advanta Home Care, a Northbrook-based home health agency, this week.

"Thanks to our volunteer for taking the time to pick up donations from multiple families and to send warmth to the [fire department] warriors," the community group posted.

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