BELTON, Texas — A military spouse is doing her part to combat COVID-19 for families who have been financially burdened by the pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control recommended that people wear face masks in public for protection against the virus. So, Jancy Payton said it was an opportunity to serve just like her husband does on Fort Hood.
She started making masks about two weeks ago in her home design studio. Payton has been busy sewing masks for those who need one.
"A lot of people are finding it hard to find masks,” Payton said. “And I thought wait a minute, I can sew. I have all these supplies, and that’s when I felt like I can help."
Her goal is to provide face masks to 25 households for free. Payton accepts donations to cover the shipping costs and hopes the money will serve even more families.
"We were able to raise so far $370, so we are able to serve a lot more than 25 households which makes me happy," Payton said.
The masks come in a variety of colors and include a cotton filter. Payton even follows the Department of Defense's guidelines to make them for soldiers on post.
"It was perfect,” Payton said. "It’s the color of the military uniform. It’s perfect material and I thought 'Wow I can even help military families,' and we are doing that as well."
If you or your family would like to order a mask here's how you can submit a request:
- Send an email to glamishup@gmail.com that includes your name, address, the number of people living in your household. If you are a military service member needing army green mask, please include that in the email.
- Comment on Payton’s YouTube page to let her know you have submitted your request
- Share the video with family members and/or friends who are in need of masks
- Upon receiving the masks, comment on the YouTube page to let Jancy Payton know you have received your masks.
- Optional: Take photos of you or your family members wearing their masks and tag @glamishupjancy on Instagram
If you're interested in helping out, Payton is accepting donations through PayPal to help cover shipping costs in order to continue making masks free of charge for families in need.
She is also accepting materials including:
- 1/8 inch elastic
- Highly elasticity hair ties (can be found in Dollar Tree)
- Soft bendable wire, like floral arrangement wiring, jewelry making wires etc.
- 100% cotton batting
Materials or donations can be sent to the address below:
Jancy Payton
P.O. Box 783
Belton, TX, 76513
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