Sewing Masks for Donations

An SNHU Global Days of Service Official Site

What Went Down: The SNHU community came together to supplement our ever-changing inventory of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the pandemic, joining the national movement of volunteers who sew masks. This generous outpouring is in response to the Center for Disease Control's guidance that fabric masks are a crisis response option when other supplies have been exhausted.

Below is our general guidance for those who wish to participate and help by sewing masks for donation.

Instructions for making masks

• Video Tutorial
• Written Directions

Materials:

• 100% unused cotton fabric (front) – no metallic fabrics
• 100% cotton or cotton flannel (back)
• 1/4" or 3/8” flat elastic
• PRO TIP: Use different fabric colors/designs on the front and back of the masks to help the wearer know which side they've placed on their face.

Meet Your Project Leader: Current student Megan O'Toole is your volunteer project leader for this event. If you have general questions about SNHU Global Days of Service, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement. And, check out more ways to get engaged with the SNHU community!

Share Your Story: Remember to use #ServeWithSNHU to join the movement and share your experience on social media, and report your hours on the Share My Story page.

Volunteer Directory

Signed up for this project, but don't see your name? Don't fret! Volunteer lists are updated periodically; check back often to see who will #ServeWithSNHU ... and you!