Mask Bloc Waterloo Region
We provide masks, tests, and information free of charge in the so-called Waterloo Region.
get free masks and tests
We have free, high-quality N95 masks and rapid tests for pickup or delivery. Just fill out our form, and one of our volunteers will contact you as soon as possible!
We have:
Sizes infant, child, S, M, and L
Mostly head-strap models, some ear-loops
COVID rapid tests (expiring December 2026)If you would like a specific kind of mask, please let us know and we will check our stock for you.
We can also recycle your used masks! Put them in a sealed zip-lock bag and we can collect it during your next pick-up or drop-off.
resources and infographics
Below you will find resources and information about the ongoing COVID pandemic and more!
Upcoming Events
This is a list of upcoming covid-cautious/masked events within the region. We are not necessarily associated with any event listed. Please let us know if you want your event added or removed!
| Date | Event | Location | Masking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15 | Earthshakers Creativity Club | Online, event info | Online event |
| Feb 28 | Food Not Bombs | Downtown Kitchener, org info | Mandatory indoors |
| Mar 2 | Earthshakers Creativity Club | Online, event info | Online event |
| Mar 7 | Bolo’s Boot Scootin’ Birthday (Line Dancing) | Uptown Waterloo, event info | Mandatory indoors |
| Mar 15 | Earthshakers Creativity Club | Downtown Kitchener, event info | Mandatory in space |
Donate To Us
We are a small, volunteer-run mutual aid group spending our own time and money to provide free masks and tests to our community.Financial donations help us fill gaps in our supply donations. We usually buy rapid tests or high-demand types of masks.
Please note that we aren't a registered charity, so we can't provide tax receipts.
donate supplies
Thanks for your donation of unused masks or tests! Please contact us directly to arrange a pick-up or drop-off of supplies.DM us on Instagram(Click to reveal email)
about us
We are a small, volunteer-run mutual aid group spending our own time and money to provide free masks and tests to our community.Here's how our values impact our work:• We don’t buy masks made by weapons manufacturers or companies associated with the military.
We will redistribute any masks that are donated to us, including masks from these manufacturers, but we will not give them money.• When we do buy masks, we buy the Dent-x brand because it is a certified Indigenous-owned business.• We have not and will never use AI for anything related to our Mask Bloc work.
We will not use generative AI for research, assets, or anything else. generative AI steals from creatives, many of whom are disabled and rely on their art for income. AI data centres also contribute to environmental racism as they are commonly built near poor Black neighbourhoods. These data centres poison the air that we breathe and use clean drinking water to cool their servers. We will not knowingly contribute to this.• We buy used air purifiers instead of buying new products.
We do not want to financially support the electronics industry that is built off of the labour of enslaved children and adults.• We use donated or thrifted baskets and carts at our pickup locations.• We have a mask recycling program
You can return used masks for us to have them recycled!
E-transfer:
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financial transparency
This section is a placeholder rn because the web dev isn't the money toucher :o) we'll add info after the next meeting
Volunteer With Us
We respect each person's individual pace and celebrate every contribution. Everyone is welcome to work with us within their own capacity, skills, and interests!
We're also happy to collaborate with other groups and campaigns to improve accessibility and quality of life in our area. Please reach out to us through insta or email if you want to work together on something!