GLEN ROCK, NJ (TIP): A group of local residents from Glen Rock, NJalong with Act of Humanity, a charitable organization, handed out free KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and Face Shields this Saturday, October 9, 2021, just outside the Rock Ridge Pharmacy on Rock Rd in Glen Rock, NJ.

The group was motivated by seeing many people who work at various establishments on Rock Road and around Glen Rock wearing surgical masks. They wanted to offer residents higher quality masks that provide better protection against the highly contagious Delta variant. With younger children still not eligible for Covid-19 vaccines, the CDC recommends that all vaccinated and unvaccinated people use KN95 masks indoors and in crowded places.

The team handed out over 5000 KN95 masks, 2000 bottles (8 oz) of hand sanitizer, and 400 facial shields. Recipients included Glen Rock families, town visitors, local store employees, and others — many expressed gratitude for getting high-quality masks and hand sanitizers for free. Jack M. Ciattarelli, New Jersey nominee for Governor in the 2021 gubernatorial election, stopped by at the event to show his support for the cause.

Special thanks to Act of Humanity for donating all handouts and Vishnu Patel, manager of Rock Ridge Pharmacy, who sponsored the event by providing logistical support. The team would like to call out Kimone James, CEO of The Amazing Help CEO (a social services organization in Paterson, NJ), for her participation and support. Thanks to Sanjiv Ohri, Amit Poddar, Priyanka Poddar (Youth of Glen Rock Indian Community), Sonal Thohan and Santosh Joshi for volunteering their time handing out the supplies. Thanks to Keller Williams real-estate professionals Rajeev Sinha & Ish Kennedy for extending a helping hand to the team.