The Biden Administration is distributing 400 million N95 masks to Americans this week. And there are quite a few places where you can pick yours up like Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Costco and CVS. Health centers will also provide the masks free of charge. But be aware, some locations may not receive the masks at all so have a backup location to visit.
The rollout of the mask giveaway should be in full swing by the beginning of February. It actually might be a good idea to call the location you're interested in going to in advance to make sure they have the masks in stock before you make the trip. Only masks designed for adults will be available at this time and there will be a limit on the number of masks you can have.
According to the CDC, here are some partners in Chicago where you may be able to get your masks:
- Albertsons Companies, Inc. (including Osco, Jewel-Osco, Albertsons, Albertsons Market, Safeway, Tom Thumb, Star Market, Shaw’s, Haggen, Acme, Randalls, Carrs, Market Street, United, Vons, Pavilions, Amigos, Lucky’s, Pak n Save, Sav-On).
- Costco Wholesale Corp.
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (including Long’s).
- Good Neighbor Pharmacy and AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation’s pharmacy services administrative organization (PSAO), Elevate Provider Network.
- Health Mart Pharmacies.
- LeaderNET and The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Cardinal Health’s PSAOs.
- Meijer, Inc.
- The Kroger Co. (including Kroger, Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Ralphs, King Soopers, Smiths, City Market, Dillons, Mariano’s, Pick-n-Save, Copps, Metro Market, QFC).
- Walgreens
- Walmart, Inc. (including Sam’s Club).