Payne Glasses/PMEDI Donates 1,000 Masks to The Salvation Army for Staff and Volunteers on The Front Lines Serving Those Impacted by Covid-19
Payne Glasses/PMEDI Donates 1,000 Masks to The Salvation Army for Staff and Volunteers on The Front Lines Serving Those Impacted by Covid-19
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 28, 2020) – When PMEDI, a sub-division of Payne Glasses, heard that Salvation Army staff an volunteers needed N-95 masks to help feed those impacted by COVID-19, they knew exactly how to utilize their supplier relationships to help those serving on the front lines. PMEDI contacted The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania to donate 1,000 masks from their Pittsburgh facility which will help staff and volunteers stay protected while serving meals and groceries to families and individuals in need across the region.
“The front-line workers from The Salvation Army deserve a lot of credit and gratitude from all of us for their steadfast courage and selfless charity, especially during this world-wide health emergency,” said Damon Himes, Marketing Director at Payne Glasses. “Payne Glasses and PMEDI.com will continue to support our heroes by providing more Personal Protective Equipment to those who need it. Our next goal is to provide customized reusable face masks for the front-line employees of businesses affected by the pandemic, so that they will be ready to reopen and thrive again.”
“Ensuring the safety of those who depend on The Salvation Army’s programs and services, along with the safety of staff and volunteers, is of utmost priority,” said Raphael Jackson, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania. “We are thankful for partners like Payne Glasses and PMEDI for helping us stay protected as we serve those impacted by Covid-19.”
The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania is committed to meeting the needs of the community during the Covid-19 pandemic. For more than 150 years The Salvation Army has Fought the Good Fight by serving on the Front Lines during times of crisis. Trained Salvation Army emergency services personnel, officers and volunteers are working to meet the needs of our neighbors during the outbreak. To learn more about The Salvation Army’s Covid-19 efforts, visit salvationarmywpa.org/covid-19.
About PMEDI
PMEDI is a sub-division of Payne Glasses LLC, offering high quality face masks and safety goggles, shipped from our warehouse in Pittsburgh, PA. By offering the cost effective 2-3-day shipping, our customers can get their quality PPEs fast. We believe speed, quality, and reasonable cost are key to satisfy our customers. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across North America, many of our employees, families and friends were not able to find medical supplies such as face masks and safety goggles. With help from our suppliers, we were able to meet the needs of our employees and their loved ones. As we watched more and more people needing supplies to help protect them from the virus, we created www.pmedi.com.
About Payne Glasses LLC
Payne Glasses is a leading provider of prescription eyeglasses online at the most competitive prices. Starting at $5.95, their huge selection of trendy frames can be ordered as prescription glasses, Blue Light Blocking Glasses, Computer/Gaming Glasses, Bifocal Reading Glasses, Prescription Sunglasses, Light-Responsive Glasses, and more. They specialize in many cutting-edge multifocal lens designs such as Easy-Adapts (for first-time progressive wearers), Sports/Golf progressives, Driving progressives, Office progressives, Computer progressives, etc. starting at just $23.95. Each lens they make includes anti-reflective, UV blocking, and anti-scratch coatings at no additional cost. Their wholly owned, state-of-the-art factory has a wealth of experience producing lenses for hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers. Their mission is to deliver the most affordable prescription glasses while maintaining their reputation for excellent customer service and satisfaction. For more information visit www.payneglasses.com.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. The Western Pennsylvania division has 110 locations, covers 28 counties and serves every zip code in the region. For more information, visit www.salvationarmywpa.org. #DoingTheMostGood