United Way Needs Donations to Fight COVID-19
DO YOU HAVE PPE, MASKS AND OTHER SUPPLIES?
The United Way of Greater Kansas City 211 has teamed up with regional emergency service providers and community organizations from across the region to establish a donations hotline to accept personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies, baby items and sanitary supplies in response to COVID-19.
CALL 211 TO HELP
Any individual, organization or corporation in the Kansas City metro interested in donating items can dial 211, then press “2” for donations information on needed items, drop off locations and hours of operation.
COVID-19 DONATION HOTLINE:
9 a.m.–6 p.m. M-F
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat
CALL 211
ACCEPTED DONATIONS
Personnel Protective Equipment/Other Equipment
- N95 masks - sometimes called respirators
- Surgical masks
- Other masks – homemade
- Eye protection - transparent face shields, safety glasses, goggles
- Hair/head caps
- Exam gloves (non-latex)
- Disposable gloves
- Isolation/surgical gowns
Cleaning Supplies
- Cleaning wipes - bleach, alcohol or hydrogen peroxide-based wipes
- Hand sanitizer – with at least 60% alcohol concentration
- Rubber gloves
- Bleach
- Dish and dishwashing soap
Paper/Sanitary Items
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
Baby Items
- Baby cereal
- Baby food
- Baby powder formula
- Diapers
Hygiene Supplies
- Soap (bar or gel)
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Hand soap (anti-bacterial)
Pet Supplies
- Domestic animal food (cats/dogs)
- Domestic animal treats (cats/dogs)
- Kitty litter