Millions of free masks for Michiganders
MI Mask Aid is an initiative of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Community Service Commission to deliver free face masks to Michiganders so they can protect themselves and their communities from COVID-19. MI Mask Aid is supported by generous donations from corporate and nonprofit partners, as well as supplies provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This initiative was developed in conjunction with Gov. Whitmer’s Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities chaired by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II.
The goal of MI Mask Aid is to ensure that all residents have a face mask, and that cost and availability of masks are not a barrier. Any member of the public who needs a mask can receive one through this program. However, the program is particularly focused on distributing masks to vulnerable populations like low-income residents, seniors, high-risk families, children returning to school in person, and people living in homeless shelters.
For more information, read the press release about MI Mask Aid.
Residents can pick up a free mask from more than 100 partner sites across the state, including most local DHHS offices and Community Action Agencies. Find the list of locations at the link below. Please call before you visit to understand their pick-up process and ensure they still have masks available. Residents who need additional assistance can call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136.
The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is collecting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) on behalf of the State of Michigan. If you are interested in donating masks or other PPE to help Michiganders, please email MCSC at COVID19donations@michigan.gov or call 517-335-4295. For more information about donating to the State of Michigan for COVID response, visit www.Michigan.gov/FightCovid19.
The State of Michigan would like to thank the following organizations for their donations:
