Fundraiser launched to purchase protective gear for San Mateo Medical Center and Clinics

Fundraiser launched to procure protective gear for San Mateo Medical Center and Clinics

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The San Mateo County Health Foundation is fundraising to provide additional personal protective equipment for the San Mateo Medical Center and Clinics, among other hospital needs.

“We are in dire need of support during these tough times with COVID-19 and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps,” the Foundation said.

Bay Area community members who can donate supplies are asked to contact the Foundation. The Foundation will pick the supplies up from your doorstep.

To contact the Foundation and make donations, call 650-333-5634 or email jjurow@smcgov.org. The Foundation’s website donation page is here.

San Mateo Medical Center provides a wide range of primary care services for infants, kids, teens, adults and seniors, including free and low-cost services for low-income residents. Along with the hospital at 222 West 29th Ave. in San Mateo, it operates clinics countywide including in San Mateo, Redwood City (Fair Oaks Health Center, Sequoia Teen Wellness Center), Half Moon Bay (Coastside Clinic), Daly City (Daly City Health Center, Daly City Youth Health Center), and South San Francisco (South San Francisco Clinic).

Photo credit: San Mateo County Health