Chattanoogans get creative to help their neighbors during the coronavirus crisis

Chattanoogans get creative to help their neighbors during the coronavirus crisis

Olivia Newton, 11, pours thickening agent into a vat of water as her mother Danette uses a mixture to create a gel while creating a small batch of 65% alcohol hand sanitizer in Lass and Lions' manufacturing facility on Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tenn. Lass and Lions vodka distillers normally uses the location to infuse their product with flavors, but has recently began to work on creating 65% alcohol hand sanitizer to help Hamilton County residents in response to the national outbreak of coronavirus creating a shortage in the market.

Chattanooga vodka company switches gears, teams up with others to supply hand sanitizer

Chattanooga vodka company switches gears, teams up with others to supply hand sanitizer

A locally made vodka company is stepping in to help meet a need, as the coronavirus pandemic continues.Lass & Lions Craft Vodka is making hand sanitizer for the those who can't access water to wash their hands.

Local Distiller Producing Hand Sanitizer

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by Pulse Staff March 18, 2020

Chattanooga’s Lass & Lions Craft Vodka to produce hand sanitizer

Lass & Lions a local craft vodka produced in Chattanooga, has found a way they can help our communities during this crisis: making hand sanitizer.  

"There are many folks in our communities out of work due to this crisis," said Danette Newton. "If Lass & Lions Craft Vodka can save them some money by giving away hand sanitizer they can in turn put more food on their table."Due to the current pandemic, there is a scarcity and lack of supply issue with hand sanitizer. "Whatever the reason, Lass & Lions Craft Vodka would like to help reach as many folks as possible,' Netwon explained. 

They are asking the community to help determine the folks in need that they can donate hand sanitizer to. It can be individuals, businesses, or anyone who needs it. They will be setting up various distribution times/places.

If you are in need or know someone who is, please find Lass & Lions on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lassandlions to stay informed of when/where you can get the hand sanitizer. You can also email any needs to cheers@lassandlions.com 

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Lass & Lions | Chattanooga TN

Lass & Lions | Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA DISTILLERY MAKES HAND SANITIZER FOR THOSE IN NEED

CHATTANOOGA DISTILLERY MAKES HAND SANITIZER FOR THOSE IN NEED

A Chattanooga distillery is doing their part to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, Lass & Lions had a tent set up where they were giving out their new product. It’s not vodka though, it’s hand sanitizer.