Community Pharmacy
Since 1998, The Society of Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy has offered prescription medication to free of charge to the underserved population of the New Orleans Community; namely the homeless, indigent and elderly-this group of individuals on a fixed income and in most cases, cannot afford needed medication prescribed by physicans.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, which operated on donations of funds and medicines from the medical and pharmaceutical communities, non-medical and pharmaceutical businesses, and caring individuals, has filled a large and critical gap which has existed for many years, simply by providing necessary prescribed medicines for people who cannot pay. With Hurricane Katrina, and the recent economic recession that followed, the number of uninsured and working poor in the city has grown immensely.
The Community Pharmacy has been recognized by the Louisiana Attorney General's office, and featured in the Clarion Herald and The Louisiana Weekly, along with nola.com (newssite).
The Pharmacy is located at 1995 Gentilly Boulevard, near Gentilly and DeSaix Boulevards. The Pharmacy provides prescription medicines free of charge to those who are unable to pay for them.
The days and hours of operation for the Pharmacy are Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. (please arrive by 10:00a.m. to be served the same day).
For more information, call 504-940-5031, ext. 15 or ext. 17.
Dir. of Pharmacy Services Jackee Hall and SVdP pharmacy volunteer staff, with Louisiana State Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell
St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy Mission Statement
Following the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul founder, Frederic Ozanam, which is serve the poor and less fortunate; The St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy's mission is to postively impact the healthcare needs of the indigent and homeless by providing prescription medication free of charge.
We strive to medically improve the quality of life of the indigent and homeless of our community by serving as a free pharmacy of last resort for individauls who would otherwise go without taking life-sustaining medication.
We aspire to build healthier lives, strengthen beliefs during difficult times and enkindle the spirt of service in others.
It is our goal to lessen the burden of our brethen as we provide pharmaceutical care responsibly, professionally and with compassion.
We endeavor to provide hope and encouragement to our clients.