Attention all those in need of masks: Thousands are up for grabs in Decatur beginning Thursday morning.
Bracha Slavaticki and her husband, Rabbi Avremi Slavaticki of Chabad Decatur, says they've been very busy during the Coronavirus pandemic helping those in need, especially the elderly, with things like shopping. She says they then got several requests for much-needed masks.
"For some people in the community, the first people they think turn to when they have a problem is Chabad. They were having trouble obtaining masks. So, we started working to find a supplier and we managed to find someone who was able to supply us with several thousand masks, and we found a donor. And together with some local businesses and wonderful volunteers in this community, we were able to pull it together," said Bracha.
Beginning Thursday at 11 o'clock, anyone in need of a mask can drive to 315 W. Ponce in Decatur and a volunteer will provide them with a mask.
"You come to the back of the building. The entrance is from Ponce de Leon Place. You'll be driving up and there will be many volunteers standing. They'll drop the package into your car. You'll be good to go and you'll be safer," said Rabbi Slavaticki.
He says the support from the community has been overwhelming.
"The fact that people care for each other. We've always seen it; but to that level, it's literally beyond any understanding," said Rabbi Slavaticki.
Slavatciki says everyone across the world is being impacted by the virus.
Literally every single place is dealing with the same thing and nobody was spared. This is why we made sure we wanted to publicize it everywhere and make sure that it is open for the public regardless of who the person is, there all invited to come and take," said the Rabbi.
When you receive the mask, you will also be given something else with a message inside.
"This is why we added in every bag a note which says that positivity and kindness and many other things are as contagious. So please be a carrier and don't wait to catch it," said the Rabbi.