Nestled on a block between Florida and Convention streets is the St. Vincent de Paul Shelter. On the outskirts is a smaller building that has housed the nonprofit’s volunteer pharmacy for more than 30 years, where more than 1,000 people receive services every year.
The St. Vincent de Paul pharmacy has been a place for people in need to safely get prescription medication, durable medical equipment and anything else needed to stay healthy since its inception in 1995.
Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., it runs like a well-oiled machine under the watchful eyes of lead pharmacist Kellie Elisar, her technician Lesa Smith and their team of dedicated volunteers…