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St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas Opens State's First Free Pharmacy

Mike Hernandez III

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Brownsville native Micheal Albert “Mike” Hernandez III founded D & M Leasing in Dallas. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mike Hernandez III supports a range of nonprofit organizations, including the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

On September 25, 2018, St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) of North Texas opened Texas’ first free pharmacy. Dedicated to serving people unable to afford life-saving medications, the SVdP pharmacy covers a nine-county region with the potential to assist up to 700,000 people.

Medications offered through the pharmacy include asthma inhalers, insulin, and blood pressure medication, all at no cost. To be eligible for the free pharmacy services, clients must lack health insurance, have a current prescription, and earn equal to or less than 200 percent of the federal poverty line. Eligible participants also must show proof of residency in Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, or Rockwall County.
For more information about SVdP's free pharmacy, call 469-607-0909.