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Free Masks for hospitality workers in Lee County

Andrea Melendez
Fort Myers News-Press
Jim Larkin, with the Crown Plaza Hotel at Bell Towers, picked up two bags of masks Thursday afternoon. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
Jim Larkin, with the Crown Plaza Hotel at Bell Towers, picked up two bags of masks Thursday afternoon. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
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Jose Lepe with La Bamba Taqueria in North Fort Myers, picks up a bag of masks for his restaurant. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
Jose Lepe with La Bamba Taqueria in North Fort Myers, picks up a bag of masks for his restaurant. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
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Jose Lepe with La Bamba Taqueria in North Fort Myers, picks up a bag of masks for his restaurant. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
Jose Lepe with La Bamba Taqueria in North Fort Myers, picks up a bag of masks for his restaurant. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
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The masks are bagged up into 100 count amounts. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
The masks are bagged up into 100 count amounts. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
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Robert Smith, owner of Global Restaurant superstore, talks about the program. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
Robert Smith, owner of Global Restaurant superstore, talks about the program. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
Andrea Melendez/The News-Press/USA Today Florida Network
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
Andrea Melendez/The News-Press/USA Today Florida Network
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
Andrea Melendez/The News-Press/USA Today Florida Network
Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass said a few words. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass said a few words. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter began a regional distribution of 100,000 cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. Events in Collier and Charlotte Counties will follow in the coming days. This effort is being made to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida.
Andrea Melendez/The News-Press/USA Today Florida Network