St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy Opens in Jackson
June 02, 2025
JACKSON, Miss. – St. Dominic Health, a part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, joyfully hosted the blessing and dedication ceremony for the new St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, open at the St. Dominic Center Complex in Jackson on May 14.
This marks Mississippi’s third location for the pharmacy, which is licensed by the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to dispense non-controlled medication. It provides free prescriptions and wellness education to uninsured and underserved individuals. The initial collaborators are St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy and Stewpot Community Services along with individuals served at St. Dominic's Sister Trinita Community Clinic. Other partners are welcome.
“This endeavor reflects our ongoing commitment to compassionate healthcare,” said Jeremy Tinnerello, president of St. Dominic Health and the Jackson market. “By donating the space and supporting operations, we continue and expand our commitment to serve those most in need in our community.”
The pharmacy is in the Saxony building of the St. Dominic Center Complex at 3820 Interstate 55 North Frontage Road and operates 2 days a week.
Samuel Burke, St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy executive director, said, "Our doors are open from 9 a.m. until noon. Eligibility is done on Tuesdays and walk-in services are available on Thursdays."
A shuttle service is available from Sister Trinita Community Clinic and Stewpot Community Services to the pharmacy on Tuesdays and Thursdays during operating hours. The pharmacy serves eligible patients referred through community clinics, charitable organizations, and healthcare providers. Medications are provided to individuals with current prescriptions at no cost, sourced from unused, unopened medications donated by licensed facilities.
“Our volunteers are ready to assist with the qualification process and getting individuals the medicine they desperately need. The eligibility process usually takes about an hour," Burke added.
Know someone in need? Share this resource at https://svdprx.org/apply-for-assistance.
Want to make a difference? Volunteers—with or without training—are welcome. Contact Samuel Burke.
For more information about the pharmacy, its services, making referrals, or volunteering call (601) 326-1717.
About St. Dominic Health
St. Dominic Health is a 571-bed tertiary care hospital located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving all of central Mississippi and employing approximately 3,000 team members including nurses, physicians and skilled caregivers. The medical staff of nearly 500 leading physicians and specialists makes St. Dominic Health one of the most comprehensive healthcare providers in Mississippi. St. Dominic Health is more than just a hospital. It is a family of services focused on fulfilling a mission of Christian healing to those in need. These include St. Dominic, the Sister Trinita Community Health Clinic, St. Dominic Medical Associates (physician network), St. Dominic Fitness Center, St. Dominic Health Services Foundation, St. Catherine’s Village and Care-A-Van. Through more than seven decades, St. Dominic Health has remained true to its vision. As a Christian healing community, St. Dominic Health is called to provide quality, compassionate care and an exceptional experience every time. St. Dominic Health is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. Learn more at stdom.com.
About St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy
The St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy was established as a special works mission in 1998 to provide prescription medication and wellness education to those in need. The charity pharmacy is designed to bridge a gap in healthcare for individuals who have exhausted all available means to get their prescription medicine. The pharmacy is licensed by the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to dispense non-controlled medication.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization dedicated to working with the poor. The pharmacy is predominantly operated by volunteers including licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, eligibility screeners, and administrative staff. The pharmacy does not discriminate by religion, race, ethnicity, sex or age.
Learn more at svdprx.org.