Capital Area Community Services Inc. is partnering with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to distribute free KN95 masks to Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Shiawassee Counties.
People can pick up masks at their nearest CACS service center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To increase availability of masks, CACS is passing out one package of KN95 masks per adult while supplies last, one package contains five masks.
CACS Service Center Locations:
Clinton County Service Center:
1001 South Oakland Street, Saint Johns
(989) 224-6702
Eaton County Service Center:
1370 North Clinton Trail, Charlotte
(517) 543-5465
Lansing/Easting Lansing Service Center:
1301 Rensen Street, Lansing
(517) 393-7077
Rural Ingham Service Center:
218 East Maple Street, Mason
(517) 676-1065
Shiawassee Service Center:
1845 Corunna Avenue, Owosso
(989) 723-3115
The mask distribution is part of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to ensure Michigan citizens can protect themselves from COVID-19 as the state continues to battle the Omicron variant. 10 million free masks were distributed to local MDHHS offices, health departments, and Area Agency on Aging offices.
In a press release by the Governor’s office, Whitmer said the highly-effective KN95 masks will keep Michigan communities safe.
“We have the tools and we know what works as we face down the Omicron variant of COVID-19,” Whitmer stated in her press release. “By distributing 10 million highly-effective KN95 masks, we can keep families and communities safe. I encourage Michiganders to pick up a free KN95 mask at their local MDHHS office, public health department, or community organization. Together, we can keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.”
Well-fitting disposable surgical masks and KN95s offer the most protection from COVID-19. These masks are available for pick up now at any CACS Service Center.