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We accept large-volume donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies following a required pre-screening process. This includes items such as gloves, disposable gowns, N95 masks, surgical masks, face shields, hair covers, thermometers, disinfectant, paper bags, etc. Please email supportmhfv@umn.edu with details regarding your intended PPE donation. A representative from our organization will respond to assist you with arrangements. 

M Health Fairview no longer accepts homemade/handmade mask or other small-scale PPE donations, but we encourage you to consider donating your surplus PPE and other medical items to other community organizations or health systems, including our local charity partners. As always, we are grateful for the heartfelt and generous support we've received from families, communities members, businesses, and other organizations.

Donate blood: The American Red Cross faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the COVID-19 outbreak. Donating blood is safe. Do not hesitate to give or receive blood, especially during this time of high need. Find an American Red Cross donation center near you. 

Donate plasma: If you are recovering from COVID-19 and are no longer experiencing symptoms, you may be able to help other COVID-19 patients by donating plasma – which is the clear, liquid portion of your blood – for use in a new treatment called convalescent plasma therapy. Learn more.

Donate money: Your financial donation of any amount is appreciated. Make an online donation to the University of Minnesota Foundation’s COVID-19’s relief efforts here.

Our patients at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital are still playing, learning, and being kids. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, however, many children with complex health conditions must remain in isolation in their rooms to avoid infection. We have also reduced our activities, volunteer programs, and events to better protect our families and focus on the health of our patients.

Due to infection prevention concerns, monetary and in-kind donations to support our hospital’s family programming are preferred at this time. If you would like to support the brave and resilient families under our care, consider donating to our Children’s Health Initiative: Hospital Programs Fund.

You can also call 612-624-3333 to donate, or mail a check to:

Children’s Health Initiative: Hospital Program Fund (11442)
              University of Minnesota Foundation
              PO Box 860266, Minneapolis, MN 55486-0266

We are still accepting limited material donations (toys, books, etc.), but only items that are listed on our University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital Amazon and Target Wish Lists. If you would like to purchase an item on our wish list, please have it directly shipped to our hospital address:

              M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
              2414 South 7^th St., Minneapolis, MN, 55454

To ensure the health of our patients, all donated items must meet the following standards:

• All items must be new and in their original packaging.
• All items must come from a smoke free, pet free, dust free, and illness-free environment.
• Items cannot be gift-wrapped.
• Please do not label or gift tag items.

We cannot accept the following items:

• Anything latex
• Food or candy
• Items that have been stored for long periods of time
• Handmade toys or cards
• Violent games and/or toys
• Personal Protective Equipment including homemade face masks

Finally, to support the well-being of care providers and healthcare workers at our children’s hospital, consider making a gift to the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital Healthcare Worker Fund. 

If you are past donor with an ongoing commitment made before the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact Patient & Family Support Services Coordinator Ann Shelp at 612-672-4698 or ashelp1@fairview.org, or our Child-Family Life team at 612-273-3124 or cfl@fairview.org to discuss donation options and make arrangements.

The generosity of our community stands out in times like these. We would like to recognize the following individuals, organizations, and businesses.

• Afro Deli
• Rep. Angie Craig
• Association of Minnesota Chinese Physicians
• Avantas/AMN
• Avocadish
• Bacio
• Be The Match
• Blue Ox Sandwich Factory
• Boomerang Sewists
• Boston Scientific
• Brinker International
• Brunson's Pub
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Amber Buche
• Cafe Latte
• Cardigan Donuts
• Caribou Coffee
• Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis
• ChaTime Bubble Tea
• Clancy Family
• Craft & Crew Hospitality
• Cub Foods
• Davanni’s Pizza
• Concordia University Science Department
• Country Financial Services, Inc.
• Edina Chinese Association
• E. & J. Gallo Winery
• Emfield Family Foundation
• Feeding the Frontline MN
• FLAG of Edina
• Gardner Builders
• Girl Scout Troop 54143
• Grub For Scrubs MN
• Henna & Hijabs
• Herbivorous Butcher
• Hirshfield's
• HOM Furniture
• Hy-Vee
• Innovize
• Jersey Mike's
• Keller Williams Young Professionals
• Teresa Kemmer
• Liquor Boy Wine and Spirits
• Made Good Granola Bars
• Mary Ann Huml
• Jon Morgan
• J.P. Morgan Chase
• NetApp Healthcare and Evolving Solutions
• Northwestern Mutual - Minneapolis
• Logan Loves
• Love Your Melon
• Macalester University Chemistry Department
• Mallards Restaurant
• Panda Express
• Papa John’s Pizza
• Parametric Portfolio
• Parkway Theater
• Pepsico Beverages
• Pervine Foods, LLC.
• Raising Cane’s
• Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund
• Row The Boat Fleck Family Fund
• Schmit Prototypes
• Share Local Love LLC.
• Simpls Soup
• Surly Brewing Co.
• Sweet Martha’s Cookies
• T-Rex Cookies
• Tall Poppy Writers
• TB1 Fund
• The Thielen Foundation
• Thumb’s Cookies
• Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
• University of Minnesota
• Wahlburgers
• Wilson Tool International
• World's Finest Chocolate
• Xcel Energy
• Zen Box Izakaya