Donate supplies to help coronavirus response
As part of the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on Arizona, organizations across the state need assistance with getting supplies to people who need them.
Some need medical supplies for the health care system, while others simply need the same supplies as always but can’t get enough due to empty shelves in stores.
There also are ways to support local businesses or to donate money to or volunteer with organizations helping people facing food insecurity. Some people are sewing homemade face masks for healthcare professionals or going grocery shopping for seniors.
Here are places taking donations of goods.
Building Arizona Families
The Building Arizona Families adoption agency posted on March 17 that it is asking for donations of non-perishable food. The agency has a food pantry that they are struggling to keep stocked.
Donations can be dropped off at 8433 N. Black Canyon Highway, Suite 152, Phoenix.
City of Phoenix
The City of Phoenix is taking donations of medical supplies, with assistance from the Phoenix Police Department and Phoenix Fire Department, at the Phoenix Convention Center south building.
They are asking for unopened common household items like toilet paper, paper towels, bandages, gloves, tents and cots. They are also seeking unopened medical supplies such as N95 masks, goggles, surgical gowns and IV fluids. The full list is available in the comments of a Facebook post by Rep. Ruben Gallego.
The supply drive will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day through Friday, March 27.
Fellowship Square senior living
Fellowship Square senior living community in downtown Mesa posted on March 19 asking for donations of toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, wipes, aspirin and acetaminophen. The donations will go to seniors who are unable to go grocery shopping without potentially risking exposing themselves to the coronavirus.
Donations can be dropped off at the main office located at 35 W. Brown Road in Mesa during regular business hours.