Volunteers fill 10,000+ boxes of food, #LynnReads challenge, PPE donations needed & more | April 22, 2020

Below are updates from the Salvation Army of Lynn, Lynn DPW, All Care VNA & Hospice, Lynn Public Library, & Mayor McGee’s office that we received on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

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On April 21st volunteers at the Salvation Army of Lynn packed their 10,000th box of food for seniors, disabled and vulnerable families.

We want to give a huge thank you to the North Shore Juneteenth Association, Youth Without Borders, The Kumba Foundation, City Council, community members, and many more for volunteering to make this all possible.

According to the Salvation Army they are currently serving 700-800 families a day. They have also said that their “food pantries and feeding programs remain open by providing the community with outside pick-up options. Additionally our feeding programs continue to provide bagged meals. ”

The elderly and disabled can call 781-586 -6740 and leave their name, number, & address with Councillor Darren Cyr for a drop off of food.

You can support the Salvation Army Food Pantry with
donations by clicking here.

From Lynn DPW: Due to COVID-19 our upcoming  COVANTA  Days (formerly “Dumpster Days”) scheduled for Saturday, May  9^th and 16^th have been cancelled for the safety of all parties.

All Care VNA & Hospice specializes in caring for individuals recovering from illness and injury, rehabilitation services, support for elders to help them maintain health and independence, personal care & support, palliative care and compassionate end of life care.

From All Care VNA: We greatly appreciate all of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donations. All Care VNA & Hospice is committed to keeping our nurses, all direct care staff, patients and their families safe during this crisis.

We are still in urgent need of PPE including :
– Masks (N95 and surgical masks)
– Face Shields
– Surgical gowns
– Gloves
– Hand Santizer
– Clorox and Lysol disinfecting wipes

The Lynn Public Library is currently closed to the public. However, the Library is offering library help virtually & use of a temporary library card, which can be used to access their online resources.

To apply for a temporary library card, please complete this form. A confirmation email containing your temporary library card number will be sent to you within 48 hours. Click here for full details.

In case you missed it: The Lynn Public Library Children’s Department has challenged the community to submit a video of you sharing your favorite children’s book. Take part in this challenge by tagging them (Facebook page linked above) and using the hashtag #LynnReads!

The Lynn Public Health Department has confirmed that as of today, the number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases has risen to 1,205, 128 have recovered, and 29 Lynn residents have died.

We will continue to provide regular updates on COVID-19 through the City website (www.lynnma.gov), social media, and the Smart 911 emergency notification system (sign up at www.smart911.com).