Henrico County is distributing 20,000 reusable cloth face masks, bottles of hand sanitizer and informational packets about COVID-19 in personal protective equipment care kits to be distributed Thursday and Friday, Aug. 27 and 28.

Volunteers with HandsOnGreater Richmond are helping with the community distribution effort targeting neighborhoods most in need and at risk of contracting COVID-19.

Henrico County is partnering with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the state Health Equity Working Group to provide the COVID-19 resources. The county previously delivered face masks and health information to approximately 25,000 homes in mass distribution events held in May.

Meanwhile, the City of Richmond has set up a distribution network where residents and organizations can get free face masks.

The network has roughly 50 locations throughout the city where people can get masks, including Richmond Public Library branches, Parks and Recreation community centers and Richmond City Health District resource centers.

People and organizations can find the nearest mask pickup points, or can request masks, by going to rva311.com or calling 311.

Individuals can pick up two masks per family member or household, and are encouraged to call locations ahead of visits to ensure masks are available.

Eligible institutions, including shared housing facilities, faith-based organizations and volunteer or charitable groups, can order packs of 50 masks to give out to clients, group members and the public.

The network is the creation of the Richmond Fire and Emergency Services, the Office of Citizen Service and Response and the Mayor’s Office.

It is the latest effort by the city to stem the spread of COVID-19. Masks were distributed door to door in many city communities several weeks ago.

“Masks are scientifically proven to help stop the spread, so we’re making sure everyone has access to them, regardless of the money in their pocket or ZIP code they live in,” Mayor Levar M. Stoney said.