Bringing Back Delco Task Force Gives PPE Kits to Daycares

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Daycare and early learning providers in Delaware County got some much-needed supplies to keep themselves and their kids safe thanks to the Bringing Back Delco Task Force.

The task force on Wednesday distributed PPE and supplies to daycare and early learning providers.

The kits are being provided free of charge to daycares and early learning centers to help owners in protecting the babies and young children who attend the programs, as well as their employees.

More kits are being distributed Thursday.

In total, the county provided 500 kits to nearly 200 facilities.

Kits include both adult and children’s surgical masks, face shields, gloves, a temporal thermometer, EPA approved disinfectant, paper towels, sanitizer and other supplies.

Volunteers from the Citizens Corps of Delaware County and staff from the Chamber of
Commerce assembled and distributed the kits.

Wawa also donated gift cards and food vouchers for the essential workers at early learning centers.

The task force is working with local elected officials to distribute PPE and supply kits to early learning providers who did not register previously.

Formed in May and comprises community, business and government representatives, the task force helps and supports the Delaware County business community to ensure a safe reopening of the local economy during the coronavirus pandemic.

It offers webinars to assist business owners with safety guidelines, reopening protocols and plans, and industry-specific information.

The task force website also includes downloadable flyers and graphics for business owners to display and share with their employees. The Task Force has offered safety and cleaning supplies to businesses at a discounted bulk rate and has a helpline to help business owners and managers navigate coronavirus guidance.