Ernie Ball has announced that it has transformed a section of its accessories plant in Coachella, CA into a face mask-producing facility.
In a press release, the company said that it will be able to produce approximately 400 two-ply cotton masks each day.
“We are dedicating our accessories and strap manufacturing departments to producing masks and are making it a top priority,” said Ernie Ball CEO Brian Ball. “The Coachella Valley is our home and we want to help both local charities and the residents as well.”
The first several batches of masks will be donated to the employees and clienteles of Martha’s Village - an organization that offers food, housing, education and support services to homeless and impoverished families in the Coachella Valley area - and other local organizations.
“This is an amazing, potentially life-saving donation and fulfills a very important need for both our frontline staff and more than 120 homeless residents, of which over half are families with children, that otherwise cannot afford masks,” added Martha’s Village President & CEO, Linda Barrack.
“We have over 60 employees that are working very hard to keep up with the rising level of services from the community during this pandemic and this will help to continue to ensure their safety.”
Ernie Ball also said that it's hoping to make masks available to all Coachella Valley residents for free in the near future. Residents will be able to sign up online and a free mask will be delivered to their home.
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