Here's where you can donate supplies to help coronavirus response in metro Phoenix

As part of the coronavirus pandemic's effect on Arizona, organizations across the state need assistance with getting supplies to people who need them.

Some need medical supplies for the health care system, while others simply need the same supplies as always but can't get enough due to empty shelves in stores.

There also are ways to support local businesses or to donate money to or volunteer with organizations helping people facing food insecurity. Some people are sewing homemade face masks for healthcare professionals or going grocery shopping for seniors.

Here are places taking donations of goods.

Maricopa County receiving donations of PPE items for healthcare workers

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has implemented a donation management program for those wanting to donate much-needed personal protective equipment for health care workers facing exposure in treating patients diagnosed with the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

County officials, in a press release Thursday, cited a "severe supply chain disruption'' of PPE.

The program allows for individuals and/or organizations who have a supply of materials commonly used by health care workers to donate.

“Healthcare providers, EMS and Long Term Care facilities are in dire need of PPE,'' said Marcy Flanagan, director of Maricopa County Department of Public Health. “We soon will have completely depleted our supply from the Strategic National Stockpile and we are depending on the generosity of our community to donate their supplies and help to protect our community members who are protecting those we love.”

Items that are currently being accepted at the county's donations warehouse include surgical masks N95 respirators (masks) isolation gowns, face shields or goggles and exam gloves.

Additional supplies are also needed, including thermometers, hand sanitizer, paper towels and disinfectant wipes.

Items can be brought to the county's Donations Warehouse at the reception area located at 1645 E. Roosevelt St, Phoenix, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday.

For donation items in good condition not listed above, the county health department is asking that pick-up be coordinated with the Salvation Army or other charitable organizations. For more information please visit Maricopa.gov/COVID19.

-- Chris Coppola

Banner needs medical supply donations

In an effort to increase the inventory of medical supplies and personal protection equipment while treating an increasing number of novel coronavirus patients, the Banner Health Foundation has partnered with nonprofit organization Project C.U.R.E. to accept donations.

Equipment donations can be made at 2100 W. 14th St., Building T3 in Tempe on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The supplies will be donated to Banner Health’s Arizona hospitals and medical centers, according to a press release.

All supplies must be donated in an unopened, sealed box or container. Banner Health is requesting the following items:

All supplies must be donated in an unopened, sealed box or container. Banner Health is requesting the following items:

• Masks (N95 and surgical/procedural)

• Disinfecting wipes (Clorox, Lysol, other brands)

• Alcohol-based cleaning wipes such Sani-cloth wipes

• Non-latex gloves (nitrile)

• Protective face shields or goggles that can be worn over glasses

• Isolation, surgical or cover gowns, and protective Tyvek or similar fabric disposable coveralls.

• Head and shoe covers

• Non-perfumed hand sanitizer appropriate for use in a clinical setting, with greater than 60% ethanol alcohol or 70% isopropanol (No gels containing glitter, please)

• Paper towels

• Liquid hand soap

• Homemade masks for optional social-comfort use by Banner’s health care workers (Note these will not be worn by providers directly caring for COVID-19 patients, nor in any procedure rooms or isolation areas.)

• Banner Health is not currently lacking equipment, but is preparing for a rise in demand in the future, Andy Kramer Petersen, president and CEO of Banner Health said in an email.

Banner operates 20 hospitals and medical centers in Arizona, along with numerous other urgent cares or facilities. It was ranked No. 1 on The Arizona Republic's list of the state's largest non-government employers in 2019.

Project C.U.R.E. donates and delivers medical equipment and supplies. The group typically receives support and donations from Banner Health but is reversing the roles by actively working to collect donations for the health care company.

Donations can also be made to Banner Payson Medical Center, in front of the Administration building, at 807 S. Ponderosa St. Donation hours are 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, according to the press release.

--- Katelyn Reinhart

Building Arizona Families

The Building Arizona Families adoption agency posted on March 17 that it is asking for donations of non-perishable food. The agency has a food pantry that they are struggling to keep stocked.

Donations can be dropped off at 8433 N. Black Canyon Highway, Suite 152, Phoenix.

City of Phoenix

The City of Phoenix is taking donations of medical supplies, with assistance from the Phoenix Police Department and Phoenix Fire Department, at the Phoenix Convention Center south building.

They are asking for unopened common household items like toilet paper, paper towels, bandages, gloves, tents and cots. They are also seeking unopened medical supplies such as N95 masks, goggles, surgical gowns and IV fluids. The full list is available in the comments of a Facebook post by Rep. Ruben Gallego.

The supply drive will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day through Saturday, March 28.

City of Tempe

The City of Tempe is taking donations of unopened medical, disinfecting and sanitation items such as disinfecting sprays and wipes, rubbing alcohol, bleach, surgical masks and gowns, medical-grade gloves, paper towels and toilet paper.

To donate, make an appointment with Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department deputy chief Mike Atkinson at 480-250-5426.

City of Glendale

The City of Glendale is taking donations of non-perishable items with assistance from the Glendale Chamber of Commerce and Glendale Fire Department.

Needed supplies include paper towels, toilet paper, N95 masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and sanitation wipes.

Donations can be made from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on April 2 and 3 at Foothills Library at 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale, or the Main Library at 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale.

Fellowship Square senior living

Fellowship Square senior living community in downtown Mesa posted on March 19 asking for donations of toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, wipes, aspirin and acetaminophen. The donations will go to seniors who are unable to go grocery shopping without potentially risking exposing themselves to the coronavirus.

Donations can be dropped off at the main office located at 35 W. Brown Road in Mesa during regular business hours.

Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank

The Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank provides food to anyone who lives within the Paradise Valley Unified School District boundaries. They have been unable to purchase or get enough food due to the coronavirus.

They are looking for donations of canned goods such as fruits, vegetables, tomatoes, beans, soups with meat, spaghetti sauce, and meats; peanut butter; boxed cereal; two-pound bags of rice, and other nonperishable goods. They ask that nobody donates items contained in glass.

Donations are being accepted 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at their office at 10862 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.

Find more places to donate PPE

Getusppe.org has a map of locations accepting donations of personal protective equipment, also called PPE, across the country. It showed 30 locations across Arizona as of Thursday evening.

Know of a donation drive we should add to this list? Let us know by emailing kaila.white@arizonarepublic.com.

Reach the reporter James Carr at James.Carr@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @JamestheCarr.