Mask Bloc MSP

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A yellow slide with text. The title reads Mask Bloc Restock. In the center is a radial chart at 0%. In the middle is a graphic of hands raised in celebration. Under the graphic is $1000 / $1000. At the bottom of the image is text reading We've reached our goal in record time. Thank you MSP! Donation links are listed at the bottom of the image. Venmo: @MaskBlocMSP, ko-fi.com/MaskBlocMSP, Paypal: @MaskBlocMSPkeepSafe

We met our latest fundraising goal before anyone even had the chance to cross post our initial announcement!! THANK YOU 😭❤️

We’re hoping to redistribute surplus to community members harmed by ❄️🧊🥶 Feel free to link GFMs and share suggestions below

Tear gas and smoke filling north and northeast Minneapolis tonight on is a perfectly clear winter night in the city.

Keep your windows closed.

And they're *cold* turds

we got shadow banned on IG 💀

Our inst*gram account is being censored and our link tree is blocked from being opened through the site

You can still screenshot the QR codes we have in our avi (and most images) to get to our link tree thru mobile though

@sharecleanairmsp.bsky.social would probably have more use for that that we do! thanks for thinking of us though ❤️

211/250!! we’re less than $40 away from our goal to restock covid tests just in time for holiday shenanigans #happyholidays

A blue background graphic with a string of lights across the top and snow drifts along the bottom. The slide reads: Holiday Break 12/20/25 to 1/3/26. Mask Bloc MSP is taking a break from deliveries over the holidays to rest and recharge. Thanks for the ongoing support! Deliveries will resume in the new year. At the bottom of the slide is the link linktr.ee/maskblocmsp

A blue background graphic with snow drifts across the bottom. In the center is a light blue box containing the text “Important Information: the request form will be paused during the break; Place orders by Tuesday 12/16; You can also pick up masks & tests at our December Pop-up (LOCATION AND TIME TBD); Deliveries will be paused from Thursday 12/20 to Saturday 1/3". At the bottom is the link linktr.ee/maskblocmsp

We at Mask Bloc MSP will be taking a pause, but we want to make sure people are still able to access resources before the pause.

Reach out via email or on social media for any questions. We will still be having our Mask Bloc pop-up if you want to pick up supplies.

Stay safe and happy holidays!

we’re at 151/250! less than $100 to meet our goal to restock on RATS 🐀😷 #thankful #CovidTest #MutualAid

we’re out here for 30 more min, come say hi!!

right now we’re focusing on fundraising for tests but are keeping this in our back pocket! thanks for thinking of us!

You can also order resources with the 1st link in our link tree for pick up at the pop up if you’d like to make sure we have a specific mask type for you! We hope to see you there!

4 grid with alternating blue and yellow in grids for color. Top left reads Nov 22. Top right box reads Free with 3 bullets underneath free adult/ kids mask, free COVID tests, free water/hot beverages, free snacks, bottom left box has a location icon and reads Van White Memorial Park 504–594 Van White Memorial Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55411, bottom right box reads 11 am to 3 pm. Bottom with tan back says see you at the pop up with the mask bloc logo.

It’s time for our next pop up! We’ve been enjoying meeting with people and our next pop-up is in North Minneapolis.

Please share, so we can get resources out to others and let people know about ways they can protect themselves and others! (1/2)

Do you or someone you know need a giant box of N95 masks?

440 pack of 3M 9205+ for $30
www.amazon.com/Aura-Particu...

Shipping was slow, but from Woot.com, which means they came through the direct supply chain 3M established with Amazon after Amazon had some "selling counterfeits" issues.

Find our request forms for household and event personal protective equipment (PPE) stock ups in our link tree linktr.ee/maskblocmsp #grateful #holidays #covidtesting

A dark blue poster with three hexagons stacked on top of each other on the right side. Within the hexagons is a photo of a box for Covid-19 Antigen pen home test. A black stripe across the poster contains white text that reads Keep the Bloc Stocked. Above the stripe reads 56 boxes of tests for $250. Under the black stripe the text reads We keep us safe. A white box contains the text Donate $ Now! And under that, black text reads PayPal: @MaskBlocMSPkeepSafe, Venmo: @MaskblocMSP, ko-fi.com/MaskBlocMSP. At the bottom is the Mask Bloc MSP logo with a graphic of a mask. Beneath is the text linkt.ree/maskblocmsp.

Hey Twin Cities! We’re hoping to get a head start on the upcoming holiday surge. We’re keeping the goal small and hoping to fundraise another $250, so we can purchase 56 more boxes of Covid tests by December 25th. We’re so grateful for your continued support! (1/2)

A blue background with various light blue and pink decorative squiggles on the corners. there is the mask bloc msp logo on the top right, which has a white KN95 mask, and the text "Mask Bloc MSP/On Dakota Land, We keep us safer/ @maskblocmsp." The main text of the post says: Find the new Mask Request Form for Events in the link in our bio! linktr.ee/maskblocmsp

Find the new Mask Request Form for Events in the link in our bio! Please use the Events link to request masks or tests for your event. Requesting them with many days in advance will make it more likely that we will be able to fulfill your request, so don't delay!

linktr.ee/maskblocmsp

Goal exceeded 🥳🥳 we reached 390/350! thanks so much everyone

🎉 now at 290/350 🎉

just $60 to go to expand our kids mask sizes #MutualAid

✨update✨

we’re at 160/350 - almost half way there! 😷🤠

A light blue graphic with dark royal blue text and the Mask Bloc MSP logo in bottom right corner. Text in the top left corner reads “linkt.ree/MaskBlocMSP, PayPal, Venmo, Ko-Fi in all caps.” On the left side of a vertical timeline, the text reads “Keep the Bloc stocked in block” caps, and under that it says “PPE for all” in a calligraphy font. There is a starburst outline next to the word Keep. The timeline on the right contains bullet points with title text in rounded boxes: The Masks, School is back in session and flu season is approaching. Because of this, we’re fundraising to purchase Wellbefore KN95 3D Pro children’s sized face masks. They come in 2 sizes for kids aged 5-8 and 9-12. The Cost, This month, we’re fundraising with goal of $350 to purchase at least 100 of each size face mask by October 31st. Donate Today! PayPal: @MaskBlocMSPkeepSafe Venmo: @MaskBlocMSP ko-fi.com/MaskBlocMSP No need for an account to use ko-fi, and you could set up a recurring donation!

😷♥️We have a new fundraiser that we need help getting met!

$20 a day will help us get more children’s masks for the community and we need YOUR help in doing so 💞💞

We appreciate everyone and sharing is caring! #twincities #antifa #covid

This time we’re also taking donations of coats and blankets to give to our unhoused neighbors

We hope to see you there!

We have our pop up nailed down for the month of October and we want you to come out to pick up supplies if you are in the Saint Paul area! If you want specific inventory, feel free to put an order in to pick up at the pop up!

We have our pop up nailed down for the month of October and we want you to come out to pick up supplies if you are in the Saint Paul area!

If you want specific inventory, feel free to put an order in to pick up at the pop up!

a boy and a girl are standing next to each other in a cartoon scene Alt: A gif from the Studio Ghibli film, “Ponyo.” Gif features a red headed child wearing a red dress jumping into the arms of a dark haired child wearing a yellow coat. They’re standing outside beside a car with a mother reflected in the side view mirror.

We also hope you continue to support us during our next fundraiser as we aim to provide the community with a wider variety of kids masks to enhance the comfort and safety of our little ones!

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900 Savewo 3D Kuro, Hana, and Smile masks for $692.00
160 Can95es for $77.62
30 boxes of covid tests for $227.37

We wholeheartedly thank everyone who helped support us in providing the community with essential PPE.

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As time progressed, the needs of the bloc changed, and we chose to use funds towards what was most urgently needed. In 7 months, we raised $1,676 out of our goal of $3,500 and with that amount we were able to buy:

2,200 Auras for $500.00
1,800 duckbills for $179.80

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A graphic with text on a blue background. At the top is a small logo for Mask Bloc MSP. On the right is a photo of a Can95 mask. On the right, the text reads “Update: fundraiser closing. Thank You Twin Cities! We fell short of our goal of $3,500 but we did raise $1,676!!! With the funds we raised, we purchased: 2,200 Auras, 1,800 Duckbills, 160 earloop CAN95's, 600 Earloop Kf94's, 30 boxes of covid tests & 300 Clear paneled masks to support our deaf and HOH community and loved ones.” The text on the bottom right reads “Keep supporting us: venmo: MaskBlocMSP PayPal: @maskblocMSPkeepSafe ko-fi.com/MaskBlocMSP”

We’re officially closing the fundraiser we launched last March that was started to replenish our supply of duckbills, ear loop masks, and to fund the purchase of respirators with a clear panel (smile masks) to support our Deaf and HOH community/their loved ones

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