The people making the masks said they were doing what they could to keep their fellow Minnesotans safe.

“I’m a retired nurse and I can’t go into work, so this my way of helping,” said Karleen Reller, who lives in St. Paul.

Sarah Stephenson, who also lives in St. Paul, said she made 106 masks.

“My sister is a nursing assistant and my sister is a police officer as well, so I just wanted to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to stay safe and healthy," Stephenson said.