Salvation Army distributes masks to homeless New Yorkers

Masks for homeless New Yorkers

The Salvation Army of Greater New York handed out special masks to homeless New Yorkers on Monday. A company called Halo donated the masks, which include replaceable filters to provide optimal protection from the coronavirus and other pollutants.

NEW YORK - The Salvation Army of Greater New York handed out special masks to homeless New Yorkers on Monday.

Volunteers unboxed, assembled, and distributed hundreds of masks at the Salvation Army's community center and soup kitchen on West 14th Street in Greenwich Village.

A company called Halo Life donated the masks, which include replaceable filters to provide optimal protection from the coronavirus and other pollutants. The donation was part of Health Care for the Homeless Day.

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