Yeah I'm not sure that's a good idea. I can only imagine it would cost millions to retool for ventilators - especially if you start just cranking it inventory.

Before you do that you want to make darn sure that they're actually needed or you're just burning money.

Offering is the correct first move. Even soup kitchens need structure, guidance, and leadership. You can't just go in as a new volunteer and just do whatever tasks you feel like doing just because you think it needs to be done.