Hunger and Health Coalition

Why do people need help with prescription medications?

Rising Prescription Costs
The costs of medications continue to rise forcing people to make choices between taking medications and paying for other necessities, such as food or utilities.

Lack of adequate insurance
Insurance is often not available to many seasonal or part time workers. Obtaining an individual policy is too expensive for the average worker – so people simply remain uninsured.

Limited Income
Even small increases in expenses can present difficulties for those living on limited incomes. Particularly vulnerable are seniors and the disabled.

What The Hunger and Health Coalition can do to help:

141 Pharmacy
In 1995 The Hunger and Health Coalition began offering prescription medications to eligible clients in response to the rising concern over the lack of affordable medications. The program has grown with the demand for services. Today, the 141 Pharmacy fills approximately 1000 prescriptions per month.

Events

Appalachian Mountain Music Fest scheduled for June 28th

Letter Carriers Food Drive scheduled for May 10th 2008

The Holiday CD project

Misc Events

In the News

2008 Empty Bowls Dinner

Avery-Watauga Association of Realtors to help feed the children

CD Sales yield 100,000 pounds of food

Coalition hungry for donations

Christmas in the Mountains sees second release

O Sharing Tree