Coronavirus: Harbor Freight to donate N95 masks, face shields to hospital workers

Harbor Freight, a discount tool retailer, is coming to the aid of those on the front line of the COVID-19 battle.

The company will be donating N95 masks, face shields and nitrile gloves to emergency rooms in need.

Hospital procurement officials have to contact the company via an online form, so Harbor Freight can potentially help.

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While hospitals are being told to reach out, community members can also contact the company via email to alert Harbor Freight if a local hospital is in need. Just be sure to put the hospital’s city and state in the subject line.

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If approved, hospitals will be given a voucher that they can take to their local Harbor Freight location.

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Company officials admit they don’t have enough to fill all needs, but they will donate everything they can to stop the spread of the virus.

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