Free Masks and Mask Use Regulations

WHEN AND WHERE TO I HAVE TO WEAR A MASK?

Non-medical masks are required in all indoor spaces in PEI, with the following exceptions:

• School: Not required for grades K-3
• Not required when seated at an indoor event if there is a minimum of 6 feet of physical distance between individuals of different households of close social groups. Masks are required when not seated.

Masks are recommended for outdoor settings where physical distancing is not possible and are recommended for those who serve the public.

IS THERE FINANCIAL HELP AVAILABLE TO BUY MASKS?

The provincial government has made non-medical face masks available for pickup through local food banks. Islanders can contact any of the following food banks to get masks for themselves or their families:

Prince County

Kensington Food Bank, 30 Garden Drive, Kensington (902-836-5060)

South Shore Food Share, 20424 Trans-Canada Highway, Crapaud (902-393-4566 or 902-218-0772)

Salvation Army Food Bank, 374 Pope Road, Summerside (902-724-5089)

West Prince Caring Cupboard (902-853-3447)

• Alberton location, 498 Main Street, Alberton
• Bloomfield location, 37947 Veteran's Memorial Highway, O'Leary
• Tignish location, 315 School Street, Tignish
• Tyne Valley location, 853 Canada Road, Tyne Valley

Queens County

Campus Food Bank, UPEI Campus, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown (902-894-2876)

Cornwall Food Bank, 5 Lowther Drive, Cornwall (902-566-3876)

Rustico Food Bank, Stella Maris Catholic Parish, 58 Church Hill Avenue, North Rustico (902-583-2095)

Salvation Army Food Bank, 158 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown (902-892-8870)

Upper Room Hospitality Ministry, 33 Belmont Street, Charlottetown (902-892-7092)

Kings County

Southern Kings and Queens Food Bank, 222 PE-17 Montague (902-838-3191)

Souris Food Bank, 56 Main Street, Souris (902-969-1820 or 902-687-2996)