Mask Bloc MSP

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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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Find talking points and even a sample script of what to include in your comment to safeguard access to vaccines below (2/2) precaution.substack.com/p/tell-the-cdc…

ACIP Meeting Information ACIP holds three regular meetings each year. Learn about upcoming meetings and view materials.

🚨Action Alert🚨

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is accepting public comments through the federal eRuleMaking portal until this Saturday September 13th! Find more info 🔗 here (1/2)

www.cdc.gov/acip/meeting...

White text in center of image reads: “Effective Sept. 6 2025, Mask Bloc MSP’s PayPal @ has been changed. Paypal @ is now maskblocMSPkeepSafe. Our venmo is still @maskblocmsp and our kofi account will remain active.” Black text at bottom left of the image reads, “Mask Bloc MSP Pay Methods update.” The bloc’s link tree is written out in black text centered at the bottom, https://linktr.ee/maskblocmsp. The background of the image is light blue, decorated with small multicolored squares (pink, white, green, and gray), a green money bag illustration on the left of the white text, a similar gray money bag illustration on the right side of the white text, and the mask bloc msp logo in the top left corner. Logo depicts an illustration of a white kn95 mask with white text above that reads, “Maskbloc MSP / On Dakota Land,” and white text below that reads, “we keep us safer / @maskblocmsp” Two pink triangles separate the top and bottom text and the logo is encircled by a thin pink circle.

A small update on our pay methods: Our paypal handle has changed effective today. Our kofi and venmo remain the same. Thanks to everyone who has donated so far to keep the bloc running. Stay tuned for fundraising updates in the coming week ✨

one of the coolest things about masks is that it doesn’t matter what variant or pathogen or allergen etc

it just filters
you just have to wear it

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We hope to see you there! #masking #community #saintpaul

🚨Rescheduled due to possible severe weather🚨

There will be no pop up this weekend, instead you can find us at Western Sculpture Park in Saint Paul next Saturday August 23rd, from 11am to 3pm. There will be cold water, masks, and rapid Covid tests that don't expire until 06/2026

Light blue background with blue drawings and red and gray text. Text on the upper right reads- free masks and tests. Text on the bottom left reads- Pop-up, Saturday August 16th 11am to 3pm, come by to pick up resources at Western Sculpture Park, 387 Marion St, Saint Paul MN 55103. Bottom right corner has a drawing of a curly haired person with pale skin wearing glasses, a T-shirt, and a bifold respirator. They're holding up a box of ihealth rapid Covid tests. Top right corner has a person's hand reaching out to offer another box of tests, this person has a medium skin tone. There is a top border of sparkly stars. In the center left is a logo, a blue circle with a white bifold kn95 mask in the center. Around the mask the text reads- Maskbloc MSP/on Dakota Land, We keep us safer/ @maskblocmsp. Separating this text are two pink triangles

We're back with another pop-up! Join us at Western Sculpture Park on Saturday August 16th from 11am to 3pm
to pick up rapid tests. These tests don't expire until June 2026, so they will be good for a while. We'll also have cold water for people stopping by! #masking #saintpaul #community

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There is also an update on our order form due to changes in our inventory that we want people to be aware of. 

We keep us safe! Please request resources in the link in our bio! (2/2)

A image of a PCR test with text over it reading, Covid Test update! Covid surge is ongoing PCR & metric COVID testing is back open at African Immigrants Community Services, 1433 E Franklin Ave #13b, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Monday - Thursday 9am- 3pm Help get the word out about this essential community resource! There is a blue & pink circle in the bottom right corner with a white kn95 mask centered between text that says “Maskbloc MSP / on Dakota Land . We Keep Us Safer / @maskblocmsp”

A blue flyer that has a Covid test in the background reads, “COVID Test update! Covid surge is ongoing We with Mask Bloc Minneapolis-Saint Paul have had a change in our RAT's (Rapid Antigen Tests) for COVID. We now have test kits that come in packs of 2 or 5 tests per box. We have since updated our form to reflect this change! In addition please help support us in our community work via our pay links in our Linktree in our bio. There is a blue & pink circle in the bottom right corner with a white kn95 mask centered between text that says “Maskbloc MSP / on Dakota Land . We Keep Us Safer / @maskblocmsp”

We just found out about African Immigrants Community Services having their FREE covid testing at their address of Franklin ave!

We hope that people are staying as safe as they can during this time of increased spread. 🧵(1/2)

this is still happening today!! we’ll also have a limited amount of masks since the AQI is so bad

If you’re attending or hosting an event (even a masked one) before July 17th, consider requesting enough tests for all attendees to test 3 to 5 days beforehand! (2/2)

Green Graphic with text reading, Free Rapid Tests! expire 7/17 Mask Bloc MSP POP UP Sunday July 13th. Come by to pick up free rapid tests between 1:30-4:30pm this Sunday at the corner of Nicollet Mall and 9th (outside the target store). There is a graphic of a person extending their arm with a test gravitating above it in the top left. In the bottom left there is an image of a masked person with long hair, glasses, and a T-shirt holding a box of a iHealth Covid-19 self at home test.

Pop up from Mask Bloc MSP for rapid action Covid tests that expire 7/17/25! Come get some tests at the corner or Nicollet Mall and 9th st by the target store to give to people before they expire. We will have cold water available for people passing through (1/2)

Please use our linktree ⬇ to give what you can.

Need supplies? Use the request form at linktr.ee/maskblocmsp

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Blue design featuring a floral border and horizontal progress bar for a fundraiser displaying $1,518 out of the $3,500 goal to restock the bloc. Donate at linkr.ee/maskblocmsp

📢 Help us cross the halfway mark of our ongoing fundraiser to restock the bloc! Every dollar donated goes toward purchasing a variety of supplies – high quality N95 respirators, KF94s, and tests – to share freely with community members, because #WeKeepUsSafer. (1/2)

Meme with a 50's pin-up model with short red hair looking at a 20pc container of white KN95 bifold masks and text: "IT'S NEVER TOO LATE - TO START MASKING AGAIN! YOU CAN RESTART COVID SAFE PRACTICES ANYTIME! NO MATTER WHEN OR WHY YOU STOPPED!"

The intense cruelty of cutting Medicaid/Medicare at the start of Disability Pride Month doesn't surprise me, but it underscores an increasing need to protect and care for one another. One easy way to show solidarity, plus have safer meetings and public spaces, is to #MaskUp with an N95 or better. 😷♿

For all those who need, you can make a request ahead of time for free masks from our form also in our link tree! There will be a limited stock of free masks available at the event. We can't wait to see you there!

in our community be able to attend - and since anyone can be impacted by Covid illness and Long Covid, masks help protect all of us.
For all those able to, please find places to purchase masks ahead of time! We have resources on where to buy PPE in our linktree in bio! (2/3)

Text reads “Mpls People's Pride, June 28th, 12-4 pm, Powderhorn Park. No corporations, no cops. People's Pride is a masks required event to help protect our community. Please plan ahead to request or purchase masks ahead of time as there will be limited stock at the event. Linktr.ee/maskblocmsp. “ Image includes centered text on a light blue background, bordered by the Mask Bloc MSP logo, a QR code, two megaphones, and an illustration of people attending pride. The illustration features a vendor tent, a progress pride flag, masked people with various skin tones and body sizes, and trees in the background. Next to one tree, there is a person wearing a keffiyeh with the Palestinian flag. someone grills while others wait for food. The mask bloc logo is a blue circle with a pink border and white text, and in the center there is a white KN95 mask. Logo text reads- Maskbloc MSP/On Dakota Land. We Keep Us Safer/@maskblocmsp. Two pink triangles separate the text on the logo.

Minneapolis People's Pride is back on June 28th, 12-4pm at Powderhorn Park!

This is a masks required event. Every break in the chain of transmission of Covid (and other airborne illnesses) is a benefit to our community! Masking up also helps the most vulnerable… 🧵 (1/3)

Minnesota confirms 2 new measles cases, including exposure at Mall of America Minnesota health officials are alerting the public after a child with measles visited the Mall of America while infected.

... advising travelers not to fly unless they are vaccinated against measles:
www.kare11.com/article/news...

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have been exposed to the virus and are urged to monitor for symptoms – which typically include fever, cough, and a runny nose, followed by a rash – from May 31 through June 14.

As of June 2, two new measles cases have been confirmed, and last week the CDC also issued a new warning... (2/3🧵)

Design showing a colored electrograph photo of the measles virus, an alert symbol, pulse line, and text: “NEWS | MEASLES IN MN; Minn. Officials Warn of Measles Exposure at Mall of America; LINK IN POST; Need masks? Request at linktr.ee/maskblocmsp “

⚠😷 Another great reason to #MaskUp: Minnesota officials are warning about measles exposure at the Mall of America after a child who was infectious visited the indoor theme park on May 24th.

Link: www.axios.com/local/twin-c...

People who were at the mall between 5 pm and 9 pm that day may...(1/3🧵)

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Do you need masks? Use the link in our bio to access the request form! #WeKeepUsSafe #CommunityCare
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to distribute to the Twin Cities community. So far, your donations so far have already helped us restock the following mask styles:
🔹 KF94s
🔹 Smile masks
These will be added to our request form very soon!

We’ve also recently added: 
🔹 Moldex 1500
🔹 Makrite 9500

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Blue design featuring a floral border and horizontal progress bar for a fundraiser displaying $1,178 out of the $3,500 goal to restock the bloc. Donate at linkr.ee/maskblocmsp

🎊 We’re a third of the way to our goal! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, and please share and use the donation links in our bio to give what you can to get us the rest of the way. All funds go directly toward restocking high-quality respirator masks 🧵(1/3)