Face masks are mandated in the State of North Carolina as of an executive order on June 24th, 2020. We will keep updating this page as we learn about more opportunities to receive free face masks.
You might also be interested in masks designed or sold by Triangle makers and businesses, and how to make your own face mask.
Carrboro
There is a bin located outside the Carrboro Police Department if you would like to donate masks.
Free masks/face coverings available for pickup
Carrboro Police Department
100 N. Greensboro St.
Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carrboro Fire Department
Fire Station 1, 301 W. Main St. and Fire Station 2, 1003 Hamilton Road
Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Chapel Hill
The Town of Chapel Hill has given out over 18,000 face coverings. Saturday, July 25th, is the last day for general distribution, but if you’re still in need after Saturday, please call 919-969-5081 or email jthompson@townofchapelhill.org.
Durham
All GoDurham buses now have mask dispensers behind the bus operator’s seat. Anyone boarding without a mask can grab one while supplies last. These are disposable masks. GoDurham tweeted this information on August 19th.