Volunteers Making A Difference During COVID

JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK (May 19, 2020) -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H and Master Gardener Programs are excited to announce the distribution of homemade face coverings to the public as part of the NYS 4-H Mask Task.

CCE Chautauqua County 4-H volunteers and members, Master Gardener Volunteers and talented friends have been working hard on the NYS 4-H Mask Task campaign. These volunteers have come together to support local community members who may need face coverings in light of the NYS guidance that everyone wear masks when going out in public due to COVID-19. In an effort to give back to our community, handmade face coverings will be made available at no charge. Limited supply is available, but these face coverings can be picked up at participating Tractor Supply Company stores in Chautauqua County. Tractor Supply Company stores in Dunkirk, Lakewood and Westfield locations have partnered with CCE Chautauqua to distribute these masks.

FREE Masks:

Wednesday, May 27th, during normal business hours

Tractor Supply Company stores

Dunkirk * Lakewood * Westfield

Please see the store greeter for assistance.

OR

Wednesday, May 27, 11 am- 2 pm

JCC Carnahan Center parking lot

525 Falconer Street, Jamestown

Due to the amount of individuals needing masks, we suggest one mask per person at this time.

Photo Caption: Home Made Face coverings made by CCE Master Gardener Volunteer, Janet Forbes

The Mask Task Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCE-Chautauqua). CCE-Chautauqua is a subordinate governmental agency with an educational mission that operates under a form of organization and administration approved by Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. It is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. Each Cornell Cooperative Extension association is an independent employer that is governed by an elected Board of Directors with general oversight from Cornell. All associations work to meet the needs of the counties in which they are located as well as state and national goals. For more information, call 716-664-9502 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Last updated May 19, 2020