UniFirst is donating 10,000 protective face masks to the small business community in Owensboro in support of Gov. Andy Beshear’s strategy to reopen Kentucky’s economy.
The disposable medical masks will be distributed to local businesses by Daviess County Fiscal Court.
UniFirst’s president and CEO Steven Sintros said, “We’re all in this together and only together will we get through these difficult times.”
UniFirst, which has been in Owensboro for more than two decades, is happy to support the community that has supported them.
Dave Roberts, general manager of distribution at UniFirst, said he is connected to the business community in Owensboro. After talking with local officials such as the mayor, judge and Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce leaders, Roberts saw the need for personal protective equipment.
“There is obviously a tremendous need for PPE in the community, especially for these small businesses to get up and going and to meet the PPE requirements,” Roberts said. “As a part of our business, we do provide safety products and PPE in addition to uniforms and garments. So we decided to make a donation here locally to help those local businesses.”
All 10,000 masks are ready to be used, and Roberts said they are making the donation within the next 24 hours.
“We feel really tied in with the community and we love to see these other businesses get up, get going and get back to the business of being in business,” he said.
Robert said as a community, he hopes everyone helps where they can.
“We have a tremendous business community here that is all inter-connected,” he said. “Our hope is we’re doing our part like other folks already have. No one wins if our business community isn’t vibrant; it certainly helps our community at large.”
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