Author | Lightnews

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · 2d

✨update✨

we’re at 160/350 - almost half way there! 😷🤠

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · 13d

😷♥️We have a new fundraiser that we need help getting met!

$20 a day will help us get more children’s masks for the community and we need YOUR help in doing so 💞💞

We appreciate everyone and sharing is caring! #twincities #antifa #covid

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · 13d

😷♥️We have a new fundraiser that we need help getting met!

$20 a day will help us get more children’s masks for the community and we need YOUR help in doing so 💞💞

We appreciate everyone and sharing is caring! #twincities #antifa #covid

1 4 4

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · 17d

This time we’re also taking donations of coats and blankets to give to our unhoused neighbors

We hope to see you there!

3

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · 17d

We have our pop up nailed down for the month of October and we want you to come out to pick up supplies if you are in the Saint Paul area!

If you want specific inventory, feel free to put an order in to pick up at the pop up!

1 2 4

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · 25d

We also hope you continue to support us during our next fundraiser as we aim to provide the community with a wider variety of kids masks to enhance the comfort and safety of our little ones!

End🧵 (4/4)

a boy and a girl are standing next to each other in a cartoon scene

Alt: A gif from the Studio Ghibli film, “Ponyo.” Gif features a red headed child wearing a red dress jumping into the arms of a dark haired child wearing a yellow coat. They’re standing outside beside a car with a mother reflected in the side view mirror.

media.tenor.com

2

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · 25d

900 Savewo 3D Kuro, Hana, and Smile masks for $692.00
160 Can95es for $77.62
30 boxes of covid tests for $227.37

We wholeheartedly thank everyone who helped support us in providing the community with essential PPE.

🧵(3/4)

1 2

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · 25d

As time progressed, the needs of the bloc changed, and we chose to use funds towards what was most urgently needed. In 7 months, we raised $1,676 out of our goal of $3,500 and with that amount we were able to buy:

2,200 Auras for $500.00
1,800 duckbills for $179.80

🧵 (2/4)

1 1

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · 25d

We’re officially closing the fundraiser we launched last March that was started to replenish our supply of duckbills, ear loop masks, and to fund the purchase of respirators with a clear panel (smile masks) to support our Deaf and HOH community/their loved ones

🧵(1/?)

1 2

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Sep 12

Find talking points and even a sample script of what to include in your comment to safeguard access to vaccines below (2/2) precaution.substack.com/p/tell-the-cdc…

https://precaution.substack.com/p/tell-the-cdc…

1

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Sep 12

🚨Action Alert🚨

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is accepting public comments through the federal eRuleMaking portal until this Saturday September 13th! Find more info 🔗 here (1/2)

www.cdc.gov/acip/meeting...

ACIP Meeting Information

ACIP holds three regular meetings each year. Learn about upcoming meetings and view materials.

www.cdc.gov

1 3 3

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Sep 6

A small update on our pay methods: Our paypal handle has changed effective today. Our kofi and venmo remain the same. Thanks to everyone who has donated so far to keep the bloc running. Stay tuned for fundraising updates in the coming week ✨

1 2

Reposted by Mask Bloc MSP

bats 🦇✨ @itsbabs.bsky.social · Aug 23

one of the coolest things about masks is that it doesn’t matter what variant or pathogen or allergen etc

it just filters
you just have to wear it

Cheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · Aug 23

COVID or not, I highly recommend considering masking right now especially if you are at risk. I know of 4 confirmed pneumonia cases across the country, in 3 states, 1 fatal. And a fifth suspected. And that’s just in *my circle.*

But since the CDC has been gutted, who would tell us?

Be careful.

8 250 630

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Aug 16

We hope to see you there! #masking #community #saintpaul

a dog is sitting in a car and looking out the window .

Alt: black and white gif of a dog driving away in a car and looking back out the window

media.tenor.com

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Aug 16

🚨Rescheduled due to possible severe weather🚨

There will be no pop up this weekend, instead you can find us at Western Sculpture Park in Saint Paul next Saturday August 23rd, from 11am to 3pm. There will be cold water, masks, and rapid Covid tests that don't expire until 06/2026

1 1 3

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Aug 12

We're back with another pop-up! Join us at Western Sculpture Park on Saturday August 16th from 11am to 3pm
to pick up rapid tests. These tests don't expire until June 2026, so they will be good for a while. We'll also have cold water for people stopping by! #masking #saintpaul #community

4 8

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Aug 1

There is also an update on our order form due to changes in our inventory that we want people to be aware of.

We keep us safe! Please request resources in the link in our bio! (2/2)

a young boy in a blue shirt is typing on a laptop computer .

Alt: a young white boy in a blue shirt gives a thumbs up and looks at the camera with the white people face

media.tenor.com

1

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Aug 1

We just found out about African Immigrants Community Services having their FREE covid testing at their address of Franklin ave!

We hope that people are staying as safe as they can during this time of increased spread. 🧵(1/2)

A image of a PCR test with text over it reading, Covid Test update!

Covid surge is ongoing

PCR & metric COVID testing is back open at African Immigrants Community Services, 1433 E Franklin Ave #13b, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Monday - Thursday 9am- 3pm

Help get the word out about this essential community resource!

There is a blue & pink circle in the bottom right corner with a white kn95 mask centered between text that says “Maskbloc MSP / on Dakota Land . We Keep Us Safer / @maskblocmsp”

A blue flyer that has a Covid test in the background reads, “COVID Test update!

Covid surge is ongoing

We with Mask Bloc Minneapolis-Saint Paul have had a change in our RAT's (Rapid Antigen Tests) for COVID. We now have test kits that come in packs of 2 or 5 tests per box. We have since updated our form to reflect this change! In addition please help support us in our
community work via our pay links in our Linktree in our bio.

There is a blue & pink circle in the bottom right corner with a white kn95 mask centered between text that says “Maskbloc MSP / on Dakota Land . We Keep Us Safer / @maskblocmsp”

1 1 5

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Jul 13

this is still happening today!! we’ll also have a limited amount of masks since the AQI is so bad

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Jul 11

Pop up from Mask Bloc MSP for rapid action Covid tests that expire 7/17/25! Come get some tests at the corner or Nicollet Mall and 9th st by the target store to give to people before they expire. We will have cold water available for people passing through (1/2)

Green Graphic with text reading, Free Rapid Tests! expire 7/17

Mask Bloc MSP POP UP Sunday July 13th. Come by to pick up free rapid tests between 1:30-4:30pm this Sunday at the corner of Nicollet Mall and 9th (outside the target store). There is a graphic of a person extending their arm with a test gravitating above it in the top left. In the bottom left there is an image of a masked person with long hair, glasses, and a T-shirt holding a box of a iHealth Covid-19 self at home test.

6 9

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Jul 11

If you’re attending or hosting an event (even a masked one) before July 17th, consider requesting enough tests for all attendees to test 3 to 5 days beforehand! (2/2)

4

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Jul 11

Pop up from Mask Bloc MSP for rapid action Covid tests that expire 7/17/25! Come get some tests at the corner or Nicollet Mall and 9th st by the target store to give to people before they expire. We will have cold water available for people passing through (1/2)

1 9 13

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Jul 7

Please use our linktree ⬇ to give what you can.

Need supplies? Use the request form at linktr.ee/maskblocmsp

(2/2)

maskblocmsp | Instagram | Linktree

mutual aid providing masks & other mitigation in so-called Minneapolis/St Paul.

linktr.ee

2 4

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Jul 7

📢 Help us cross the halfway mark of our ongoing fundraiser to restock the bloc! Every dollar donated goes toward purchasing a variety of supplies – high quality N95 respirators, KF94s, and tests – to share freely with community members, because #WeKeepUsSafer. (1/2)

Blue design featuring a floral border and horizontal progress bar for a fundraiser displaying $1,518 out of the $3,500 goal to restock the bloc. Donate at linkr.ee/maskblocmsp

1 4 6

Reposted by Mask Bloc MSP

🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · Jul 3

The intense cruelty of cutting Medicaid/Medicare at the start of Disability Pride Month doesn't surprise me, but it underscores an increasing need to protect and care for one another. One easy way to show solidarity, plus have safer meetings and public spaces, is to #MaskUp with an N95 or better. 😷♿

Meme with a 50's pin-up model with short red hair looking at a 20pc container of white KN95 bifold masks and text: "IT'S NEVER TOO LATE - TO START MASKING AGAIN!
YOU CAN RESTART COVID SAFE PRACTICES ANYTIME!
NO MATTER WHEN OR WHY YOU STOPPED!"

2 15 29

Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Jun 16

For all those who need, you can make a request ahead of time for free masks from our form also in our link tree! There will be a limited stock of free masks available at the event. We can't wait to see you there!

1 5