At Alert Level 2, the risk of COVID-19 being present in the wider community is higher, therefore the Ministry of Health has made it compulsory for masks to be worn on public transport and when people cannot maintain physical distancing of more than two metres, face masks are highly recommended.
For many in the South Auckland Community, it is not affordable to purchases masks or the material to create their own. We are asking our generous donors to make or donate masks to help our vulnerable families have an extra layer of protection.
If you are unable to sew but would like to support our families in need, monetary donations are also greatly appreciated. A $20 donation will provide our whaanau with 10 reusable masks. You can also purchase disposable or reusable masks and get them delivered to our office.
Our South Auckland community have been faced with unimaginable challenges before Covid-19, during the first wave and are now experiencing further trouble providing basic supplies and essential items during this second wave.
Please send to:
Postal Address: Middlemore Foundation, Private Bag 93320, Otahuhu, Auckland 1640
Courier Address: Middlemore Foundation, Inwards Goods c/o - Middlemore Hospital, 100 Hospital Road, Otahuhu, Auckland 2025
OUR SUPPORTERS
GUIDELINES
Middlemore Foundation Mask Making Guidelines
(We are happy to accept masks created using different patterns/guidelines as long as they are two or three layers and pass the blow test - indicating the individual would be unable to blow out a candle whilst wearing the mask)
MASK PATTERNS
Spotlight Bias Binding Face Mask
Freesewing.org Florence Face Mask
(Instructions for this pattern)
Child and Adult Face Mask with Elastic
(Note: There is a video tutorial for the pleated mask and a Facebook group to assist with the making of this mask)