MelroseWakefield Looking For Medical Donations, Mask Sewing

MELROSE, MA — MelroseWakefield Healthcare is asking for donations of medical supplies in anticipation of increased need.

The hospital network is looking for personal protective equipment, such as surgical masks, latex or rubber gloves, N95 masks, disposable rain ponchos, face shields (like used as a hockey mask) and protective eyewear.

The donations must be new and in unopened packages. Contact MasksForMelroseHosp@melrosewakefield.org if you can help.

MelroseWakefield is also looking for people who can sew face masks. See more information below.

"MelroseWakefield Healthcare is grateful for the overwhelming outreach by our community friends, businesses, schools, families and colleagues who have asked how can they help and support our healthcare providers during this time," the hospital said in a release.