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Mask Bloc MSP
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disabled- and queer-led mutual aid providing masks & other viral mitigation resources in so-called Minneapolis/St. Paul. Request form & more @ http://linktr.ee/MaskBlocMSP
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Find the new Mask Request Form for Events in the link in our bio! Please use the Events link to request masks or tests for your event. Requesting them with many days in advance will make it more likely that we will be able to fulfill your request, so don't delay!

linktr.ee/maskblocmsp
A blue background with various light blue and pink decorative squiggles on the corners. there is the mask bloc msp logo on the top right, which has a white KN95 mask, and the text "Mask Bloc MSP/On Dakota Land, We keep us safer/ @maskblocmsp." The main text of the post says: Find the new Mask Request Form for Events in the link in our bio! linktr.ee/maskblocmsp
November 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
Goal exceeded 🥳🥳 we reached 390/350! thanks so much everyone
October 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
🎉 now at 290/350 🎉

just $60 to go to expand our kids mask sizes #MutualAid
maskblocmsp.bsky.social Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · 22d
✨update✨

we’re at 160/350 - almost half way there! 😷🤠
maskblocmsp.bsky.social Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Oct 13
😷♥️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
October 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
✨update✨

we’re at 160/350 - almost half way there! 😷🤠
maskblocmsp.bsky.social Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Oct 13
😷♥️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
A light blue graphic with dark royal blue text and the Mask Bloc MSP logo in bottom right corner. Text in the top left corner reads “linkt.ree/MaskBlocMSP, PayPal, Venmo, Ko-Fi in all caps.” On the left side of a vertical timeline, the text reads “Keep the Bloc stocked in block” caps, and under that it says “PPE for all” in a calligraphy font. There is a starburst outline next to the word Keep. The timeline on the right contains bullet points with title text in rounded boxes: The Masks, School is back in session and flu season is approaching. Because of this, we’re fundraising to purchase Wellbefore KN95 3D Pro children’s sized face masks. They come in 2 sizes for kids aged 5-8 and 9-12. The Cost, This month, we’re fundraising with goal of $350 to purchase at least 100 of each size face mask by October 31st. Donate Today! PayPal: @MaskBlocMSPkeepSafe Venmo: @MaskBlocMSP ko-fi.com/MaskBlocMSP No need for an account to use ko-fi, and you could set up a recurring donation!
October 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
😷♥️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
A light blue graphic with dark royal blue text and the Mask Bloc MSP logo in bottom right corner. Text in the top left corner reads “linkt.ree/MaskBlocMSP, PayPal, Venmo, Ko-Fi in all caps.” On the left side of a vertical timeline, the text reads “Keep the Bloc stocked in block” caps, and under that it says “PPE for all” in a calligraphy font. There is a starburst outline next to the word Keep. The timeline on the right contains bullet points with title text in rounded boxes: The Masks, School is back in session and flu season is approaching. Because of this, we’re fundraising to purchase Wellbefore KN95 3D Pro children’s sized face masks. They come in 2 sizes for kids aged 5-8 and 9-12. The Cost, This month, we’re fundraising with goal of $350 to purchase at least 100 of each size face mask by October 31st. Donate Today! PayPal: @MaskBlocMSPkeepSafe Venmo: @MaskBlocMSP ko-fi.com/MaskBlocMSP No need for an account to use ko-fi, and you could set up a recurring donation!
October 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
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!
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!
October 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
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/?)
A graphic with text on a blue background. At the top is a small logo for Mask Bloc MSP. On the right is a photo of a Can95 mask. On the right, the text reads “Update: fundraiser closing. Thank You Twin Cities! We fell short of our goal of $3,500 but we did raise $1,676!!! With the funds we raised, we purchased: 2,200 Auras, 1,800 Duckbills, 160 earloop CAN95's, 600 Earloop Kf94's, 30 boxes of covid tests & 300 Clear paneled masks to support our deaf and HOH community and loved ones.” The text on the bottom right reads “Keep supporting us: venmo: MaskBlocMSP PayPal: @maskblocMSPkeepSafe ko-fi.com/MaskBlocMSP”
September 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
🚨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
September 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
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 ✨
White text in center of image reads: “Effective Sept. 6 2025, Mask Bloc MSP’s PayPal @ has been changed. Paypal @ is now maskblocMSPkeepSafe. Our venmo is still @maskblocmsp and our kofi account will remain active.” Black text at bottom left of the image reads, “Mask Bloc MSP Pay Methods update.” The bloc’s link tree is written out in black text centered at the bottom, https://linktr.ee/maskblocmsp. The background of the image is light blue, decorated with small multicolored squares (pink, white, green, and gray), a green money bag illustration on the left of the white text, a similar gray money bag illustration on the right side of the white text, and the mask bloc msp logo in the top left corner. Logo depicts an illustration of a white kn95 mask with white text above that reads, “Maskbloc MSP / On Dakota Land,” and white text below that reads, “we keep us safer / @maskblocmsp” Two pink triangles separate the top and bottom text and the logo is encircled by a thin pink circle.
September 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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itsbabs.bsky.social
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
funnygodmother.bsky.social 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.
August 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
🚨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
Light blue background with blue drawings and red and gray text. Text on the upper right reads- free masks and tests. Text on the bottom left reads- Pop-up, Saturday August 23rd 11am to 3pm, come by to pick up resources at Western Sculpture Park, 387 Marion St, Saint Paul MN 55103. The date and time are emphasized as bold white text on a black background. Bottom right corner has a drawing of a curly haired person with pale skin wearing glasses, a T-shirt, and a bifold respirator. They're holding up a box of ihealth rapid Covid tests. There is bold white text on a black background in front of this person. Text reads- Rescheduled due to severe weather! Top right corner has a person's hand reaching out to offer another box of tests, this person has a medium skin tone. There is a top border of sparkly stars. In the center left is a logo, a blue circle with a white bifold kn95 mask in the center. Around the mask the text reads- Maskbloc MSP/on Dakota Land, We keep us safer/ @maskblocmsp. Separating this text are two pink triangles.
August 16, 2025 at 2:13 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
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
Light blue background with blue drawings and red and gray text. Text on the upper right reads- free masks and tests. Text on the bottom left reads- Pop-up, Saturday August 16th 11am to 3pm, come by to pick up resources at Western Sculpture Park, 387 Marion St, Saint Paul MN 55103. Bottom right corner has a drawing of a curly haired person with pale skin wearing glasses, a T-shirt, and a bifold respirator. They're holding up a box of ihealth rapid Covid tests. Top right corner has a person's hand reaching out to offer another box of tests, this person has a medium skin tone. There is a top border of sparkly stars. In the center left is a logo, a blue circle with a white bifold kn95 mask in the center. Around the mask the text reads- Maskbloc MSP/on Dakota Land, We keep us safer/ @maskblocmsp. Separating this text are two pink triangles
August 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
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”
August 1, 2025 at 3:20 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
this is still happening today!! we’ll also have a limited amount of masks since the AQI is so bad
maskblocmsp.bsky.social 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.
July 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
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.
July 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
📢 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
July 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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virtuistic.bsky.social
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!"
July 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
Minneapolis People's Pride is back on June 28th, 12-4pm at Powderhorn Park!

This is a masks required event. Every break in the chain of transmission of Covid (and other airborne illnesses) is a benefit to our community! Masking up also helps the most vulnerable… 🧵 (1/3)
Text reads “Mpls People's Pride, June 28th, 12-4 pm, Powderhorn Park. No corporations, no cops. People's Pride is a masks required event to help protect our community. Please plan ahead to request or purchase masks ahead of time as there will be limited stock at the event. Linktr.ee/maskblocmsp. “ Image includes centered text on a light blue background, bordered by the Mask Bloc MSP logo, a QR code, two megaphones, and an illustration of people attending pride. The illustration features a vendor tent, a progress pride flag, masked people with various skin tones and body sizes, and trees in the background. Next to one tree, there is a person wearing a keffiyeh with the Palestinian flag. someone grills while others wait for food. The mask bloc logo is a blue circle with a pink border and white text, and in the center there is a white KN95 mask. Logo text reads- Maskbloc MSP/On Dakota Land. We Keep Us Safer/@maskblocmsp. Two pink triangles separate the text on the logo.
June 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
⚠😷 Another great reason to #MaskUp: Minnesota officials are warning about measles exposure at the Mall of America after a child who was infectious visited the indoor theme park on May 24th.

Link: www.axios.com/local/twin-c...

People who were at the mall between 5 pm and 9 pm that day may...(1/3🧵)
Design showing a colored electrograph photo of the measles virus, an alert symbol, pulse line, and text: “NEWS | MEASLES IN MN; Minn. Officials Warn of Measles Exposure at Mall of America; LINK IN POST; Need masks? Request at linktr.ee/maskblocmsp “
June 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
🎊 We’re a third of the way to our goal! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, and please share and use the donation links in our bio to give what you can to get us the rest of the way. All funds go directly toward restocking high-quality respirator masks 🧵(1/3)
Blue design featuring a floral border and horizontal progress bar for a fundraiser displaying $1,178 out of the $3,500 goal to restock the bloc. Donate at linkr.ee/maskblocmsp
May 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
UPDATE: MSP y’all rock so hard! We’re down to just over 1000 Osom brand covid tests!

We’re working through our remaining requests, but if you need covid tests urgently, here are some locations we’ve dropped off tests at* a 🧵

*supply may vary, call to confirm if any remain
May 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Reposted by Mask Bloc MSP
peoplescdc.org
Our access to COVID vaccines is under attack. It’s more important than ever to make our voices heard by making public comment to the FDA by May 23 at 11:59 PM EST. Use our template available on our substack at peoplescdc.substack.com/p/vaccine-ac...
Red background with white text on read reads: "tell your friends. our access to vaccines is under attack." below: "Submit a public comment to the FDA by May 23: We all need access to updated COVID boosters " "Our template makes it easy (link in bio). Comment at tinyurl.com/FDAVaccineMeeting" Yellow People's CDC in lower right corner. Red background with white text reads: "Vaccine Access is under attack" Under it: "The CDC currently recommends the COVID vaccine for people 6 months and up. But the Wall Street Journal reported that HHS is considering no longer reccomending COVID vaccine access to pregnant people, and children. Robust scientific evidence shows that updated COVID boosters provide important protection against severe illness for all age groups." Below "Comment by May 23 tinyurl.com/FDAVaccineMeeting" People's CDC logo is in lower right. Red background with white text reads: "Vaccine Access is under attack" Below it: "The FDA recently approved the Novavax, but with no scientific basis, restricted it to people over 65 and 12-64 with certain health conditions. These unfounded limitations likely could extend to all COVID vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna). We need to tell the FDA to make COVID vaccines available for all. Use our template (link in bio) and comment by May 23." And small text: "Comment by May 23 tinyurl.com/FDAVaccineMeeting" People's CDC logo is in lower right.
May 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM