NC MedAssist to bring Mobile Free Pharmacy to Orange County

Charlotte, NC [September 30] – NC MedAssist will bring its Mobile Free Pharmacy to Hillsborough on Friday, October 3 offering free over-the-counter medicine to individuals in need.

Organizations participating in this event include the Foodbank of Central and Eastern NC, The Healing Tide, Alliance Health, Community Health Coalition, School Meals for All North Carolina, Insight Human Services, the Orange County Health Department, and North Carolina Central University.

This event is free and open to the public. Participants can select items that include, but are not limited to, pain relievers, cold and cough medicine, antihistamines, digestive aids, vitamins, and children’s medicines. All items are subject to availability. Individuals must be at least 18 years old to receive medicine. No identification, proof of residency, or income eligibility is required. There is no need to register.

The event also serves as an opportunity to identify individuals who may need and qualify for NC MedAssist’s Free Pharmacy Program. Residents of North Carolina who are uninsured and fall at or below 300% of the poverty level can enroll to receive prescription medications at no cost.

This event is sponsored by UNC Health.

More information can be found at medassist.org/mobile-free-pharmacy

When: Friday, October 3, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Cedar Grove Community Center, 5800 NC Highway NC-86, Hillsborough, NC 27278