



Senator Galgiani Calls for Personal Protective Equipment Donations The North Valley Labor Federation (NVLF) in partnership with Representative Josh Harder, Senator Cathleen Galgiani and a bi-partisan group of Central Valley legislators has launched the Central Valley Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Initiative, a centralized relief effort to collect and deliver much-needed medical supplies to first responders and frontline health care workers in coordination with three North Valley counties. The effort encourages individuals and businesses, dental and veterinary offices, schools, colleges and construction companies - to donate essential supplies. These include masks, protective eyewear, surgical gowns and gloves. "We must do everything possible right now to make sure that our firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and our hospital healthcare workers will have the supplies they need as the coronavirus pandemic reaches into our communities," said Senator Galgiani. "The more critical period in our Central Valley is expected in the next few weeks so we need to prepare now." The relief effort will include outreach to build public awareness of the need for supplies, collection including remote pickup and a local dropoff location, and distribution by county public health agencies based on capacity and need. The local effort is inspired by a nationwide campaign of the Service Employees International Union – United Health Workers (SEIU UHW) that has recently uncovered 39 million N95 masks for distribution. Locally, the NVLF is working alongside Rep. Harder to lead a bipartisan Central Valley coalition of local elected officials. Rep. Harder is coordinating efforts in Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties, and Assemblyman Adam Gray is taking the lead in Merced County. In addition to Rep. Harder and Assm. Gray, the effort is supported by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers including U.S. Representatives Jim Costa and Jerry McNerney, State Senators Cathleen Galgiani and Anna Caballero, and State Assemblymembers Susan Talamentes Eggman and Heath Flora. Items needed the most include: Masks (Especially N95 Respirators)

Eye Protection (Plastic Face Shields and Especially Non-Ventilated Goggles)

Surgical Gowns, Shoe Covers, and Caps (Disposable)

Surgical Gloves (Disposable)

Ventilators

Medical thermometers

Antibacterial cleaning wipes Donated items must be new or unused. Donations can be dropped off at any of the times and locations below. We can also coordinate pick up for larger orders or arrange a special pick up or drop off by appointment when necessary. Email cv.ppe.drive@gmail.com or call or text 209-259-3856 for more information or to schedule a donation. Dropoff Locations and times (Drive-through dropoff available): MODESTO – Crosspoint Community Church, 1325 12th Street, Modesto (Drive-through dropoff entry at corner of Needham and 11th), Tues & Thurs 2-4pm, Sat 1-4pm TURLOCK – Monte Vista Chapel, 1619 E. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, Wednesdays 1-5pm, Saturdays from 10-2pm STOCKTON – Laborers Local 73, 3984 Cherokee Road, Stockton, Wednesdays & Fridays from 11AM-1PM MERCED – Salvation Army Merced, 1440 W. 12th Street, Merced, Mondays through Thursdays, 9am-1pm Pick-up is available for bulk donations from businesses or upon request for individuals who are unable to drop off their items. (Geographic restrictions may apply). To schedule a pickup, drop-off, or if you have any questions, you can email cv.ppe.drive@gmail.com or call or text 209-259-3856. Sincerely,

Cathleen Galgiani

Senate District 5

