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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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maskblocmsp.bsky.social
We met our latest fundraising goal before anyone even had the chance to cross post our initial announcement!! THANK YOU 😭❤️

We’re hoping to redistribute surplus to community members harmed by ❄️🧊🥶 Feel free to link GFMs and share suggestions below
A yellow slide with text. The title reads Mask Bloc Restock. In the center is a radial chart at 0%. In the middle is a graphic of hands raised in celebration. Under the graphic is $1000 / $1000. At the bottom of the image is text reading We've reached our goal in record time. Thank you MSP! Donation links are listed at the bottom of the image. Venmo: @MaskBlocMSP, ko-fi.com/MaskBlocMSP, Paypal: @MaskBlocMSPkeepSafe
January 24, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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daviss.org
Tear gas and smoke filling north and northeast Minneapolis tonight on is a perfectly clear winter night in the city.

Keep your windows closed.
January 15, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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luckymud.myatproto.social
And they're *cold* turds
khereandthere.bsky.social K, here and there @khereandthere.bsky.social · 11d
Frey is just three stacked turds in a trenchcoat.
January 15, 2026 at 4:48 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
we got shadow banned on IG 💀

Our inst*gram account is being censored and our link tree is blocked from being opened through the site

You can still screenshot the QR codes we have in our avi (and most images) to get to our link tree thru mobile though
January 6, 2026 at 2:58 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
211/250!! we’re less than $40 away from our goal to restock covid tests just in time for holiday shenanigans #happyholidays
maskblocmsp.bsky.social Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Dec 1
we’re at 151/250! less than $100 to meet our goal to restock on RATS 🐀😷 #thankful #CovidTest #MutualAid
maskblocmsp.bsky.social Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Nov 16
Hey Twin Cities! We’re hoping to get a head start on the upcoming holiday surge. We’re keeping the goal small and hoping to fundraise another $250, so we can purchase 56 more boxes of Covid tests by December 25th. We’re so grateful for your continued support! (1/2)
December 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
We at Mask Bloc MSP will be taking a pause, but we want to make sure people are still able to access resources before the pause.

Reach out via email or on social media for any questions. We will still be having our Mask Bloc pop-up if you want to pick up supplies.

Stay safe and happy holidays!
A blue background graphic with a string of lights across the top and snow drifts along the bottom. The slide reads: Holiday Break 12/20/25 to 1/3/26. Mask Bloc MSP is taking a break from deliveries over the holidays to rest and recharge. Thanks for the ongoing support! Deliveries will resume in the new year. At the bottom of the slide is the link linktr.ee/maskblocmsp A blue background graphic with snow drifts across the bottom. In the center is a light blue box containing the text “Important Information: the request form will be paused during the break; Place orders by Tuesday 12/16; You can also pick up masks & tests at our December Pop-up (LOCATION AND TIME TBD); Deliveries will be paused from Thursday 12/20 to Saturday 1/3". At the bottom is the link linktr.ee/maskblocmsp
December 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
we’re at 151/250! less than $100 to meet our goal to restock on RATS 🐀😷 #thankful #CovidTest #MutualAid
maskblocmsp.bsky.social Mask Bloc MSP @maskblocmsp.bsky.social · Nov 16
Hey Twin Cities! We’re hoping to get a head start on the upcoming holiday surge. We’re keeping the goal small and hoping to fundraise another $250, so we can purchase 56 more boxes of Covid tests by December 25th. We’re so grateful for your continued support! (1/2)
A dark blue poster with three hexagons stacked on top of each other on the right side. Within the hexagons is a photo of a box for Covid-19 Antigen pen home test. A black stripe across the poster contains white text that reads Keep the Bloc Stocked. Above the stripe reads 56 boxes of tests for $250. Under the black stripe the text reads We keep us safe. A white box contains the text Donate $ Now! And under that, black text reads PayPal: @MaskBlocMSPkeepSafe, Venmo: @MaskblocMSP, ko-fi.com/MaskBlocMSP. At the bottom is the Mask Bloc MSP logo with a graphic of a mask. Beneath is the text linkt.ree/maskblocmsp.
December 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
we’re out here for 30 more min, come say hi!!
3 people in front of a table in a park. the table has free masks, snacks, and drinks. a blue sign in front reads “Free! Masks, covid tests, snacks, drinks. Mask bloc MSP”
November 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
It’s time for our next pop up! We’ve been enjoying meeting with people and our next pop-up is in North Minneapolis.

Please share, so we can get resources out to others and let people know about ways they can protect themselves and others! (1/2)
4 grid with alternating blue and yellow in grids for color. Top left reads Nov 22. Top right box reads Free with 3 bullets underneath free adult/ kids mask, free COVID tests, free water/hot beverages, free snacks, bottom left box has a location icon and reads Van White Memorial Park 504–594 Van White Memorial Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55411, bottom right box reads 11 am to 3 pm. Bottom with tan back says see you at the pop up with the mask bloc logo.
November 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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nametoolong.bsky.social
Do you or someone you know need a giant box of N95 masks?

440 pack of 3M 9205+ for $30
www.amazon.com/Aura-Particu...

Shipping was slow, but from Woot.com, which means they came through the direct supply chain 3M established with Amazon after Amazon had some "selling counterfeits" issues.
Amazon.com: 3M Aura Particulate Respirator 9205+, N95, Pack of 440 Disposable Respirators, Individually Wrapped, 3 Panel Flat Fold Design Allows for Facial Movements, Comfortable, NIOSH Approved : Too...
Amazon.com: 3M Aura Particulate Respirator 9205+, N95, Pack of 440 Disposable Respirators, Individually Wrapped, 3 Panel Flat Fold Design Allows for Facial Movements, Comfortable, NIOSH Approved : Too...
www.amazon.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
Hey Twin Cities! We’re hoping to get a head start on the upcoming holiday surge. We’re keeping the goal small and hoping to fundraise another $250, so we can purchase 56 more boxes of Covid tests by December 25th. We’re so grateful for your continued support! (1/2)
A dark blue poster with three hexagons stacked on top of each other on the right side. Within the hexagons is a photo of a box for Covid-19 Antigen pen home test. A black stripe across the poster contains white text that reads Keep the Bloc Stocked. Above the stripe reads 56 boxes of tests for $250. Under the black stripe the text reads We keep us safe. A white box contains the text Donate $ Now! And under that, black text reads PayPal: @MaskBlocMSPkeepSafe, Venmo: @MaskblocMSP, ko-fi.com/MaskBlocMSP. At the bottom is the Mask Bloc MSP logo with a graphic of a mask. Beneath is the text linkt.ree/maskblocmsp.
November 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
maskblocmsp.bsky.social
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 · Oct 24
✨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