Delaware Technical Community College hosting medical supply collection

April 1, 2020

Sarah Ash,

GEORGETOWN, Del. – Lawmakers and agencies in Sussex County have announced a drop-off location for those wishing to donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical supply items.

Starting on Thursday, April 2nd, those interesting in donating items will be able to drop them off at the Delaware Technical Community College’s Georgetown Campus, in the parking lot near the baseball field. The drop-off site will be open and staffed by first responders on April 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, between the hours of 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Contributors will stay in their vehicles and on-site staff with collect the donated items.

All donated items must be new and fall into the following categories:

All types of unused protective face masks, especially N95 masks
Protective suits and medical scrubs
Goggles, safety glasses, and face shields
Cleaning and sterilizing solutions and wipes
Medical gloves
Hand sanitizer

We’re told that donated items can be collected by first responders at the donator’s request. Those wishing for an on-site collection should contact the Sussex EMS Office at 302-854-5050.