NEW ORLEANS - Alex Nguyen, a local small business owner that runs Creamistry Metairie and Creamistry Baton Rouge, has purchased 28,800 masks to assist the community in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and reached out to Councilwoman Nguyen to coordinate distribution to those who need it most.
*Please note: there is no personal relation between Mr. Nguyen and Councilwoman Nguyen.*
Mr. Nguyen made this donation to help everyone who has limited access to face masks, and each mask comes individually wrapped and can be washed and reused. "We can see the light at the end of the tunnel now. The city is starting to open again. By donating these masks to the community, the light only gets brighter. Wearing the mask shows that we are fighting the virus together and supporting our frontline workers," said Mr. Nguyen.
Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen recommends wearing a cloth mask at all times when out in the community performing essential activities. She would also like to remind the business community that Governor Edwards has mandated all employees that interact with the public are required to wear face masks.
"We would like to thank Mr. Nguyen for making this donation to help underserved families in the community with access to face masks," said Councilwoman Nguyen. "We are stronger as a community, and a city, when we come together to help each other during a time of crisis."
Please see below for the mask distribution schedule:
Face Masks will be provided in limited quantities at each of the following food and meal distribution sites in District E this week, May 4-8:
L9 Food Giveaway - Tuesday, May 5, starting at 9:30 AM at 5523 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117. There will be enough supplies to assist up to 200 individuals.
New Philippians Missionary Baptist Church - Tuesday, May 5 and Friday, May 8, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117. There will be supplies to help up to 400 individuals.
Household of Faith Meals and Second Harvest Distribution - Friday, May 8, starting at 9:00 AM, 9300 I-10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA 70127. There will be enough supplies to assist up to 200 individuals.
Greater St. Stephen Full GospelMeal Distribution - Tuesday, May 5 and Friday, May 8, starting at 11:00 AM, 5600 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127. There will be enough supplies to assist up to 200 individuals per day.
Face Masks will be provided at the following senior living facilities in District E for their residents:
Village de Jardin Senior Apartments - 400 masks
Peace Lake Towers Senior Apartments - 160 masks
Villa St. Maurice Senior Apartments - 160 masks
Cornerstone Senior Apartments - 120 masks
Nazareth Inn Senior Apartments - 400 masks
Delille Inn - 120 masks
Additional Distributions:
District City Council Members - Each of the other District New Orleans City Councilmembers will receive 2,000 fabric masks to distribute in their districts to vulnerable populations or those in need.
SewDat.com - 1,500 masks will be donated to the SewDat initiative to support New Orleans' essential workers and vulnerable populations.
PJ's on Read - Daily starting Monday, May 4 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM while supplies last (no purchase necessary), 5733 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127. There will be enough supplies to assist up to 600 individuals.
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