NC MedAssist to bring mobile free pharmacy to New Hanover County on July 24
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — North Carolinians in need of free over-the-counter medications will have an opportunity to access essential health supplies when NC MedAssist brings its Mobile Free Pharmacy to New Hanover County on Friday, July 24.
The free community event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 4555 Fairview Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412. The event is open to the public, and no registration, identification, proof of residency, or income verification is required. Participants must be at least 18 years old to receive medications.
Visitors will be able to select from a variety of over-the-counter health products, including pain relievers, cold and cough medicines, antihistamines, digestive aids, vitamins, and children’s medicines. All items are available while supplies last.
In addition to providing free over-the-counter medications, the event will connect eligible residents with NC MedAssist’s Free Pharmacy Program, which provides prescription medications at no cost to qualifying uninsured North Carolinians. Residents who are uninsured and have household incomes at or below 300% of the federal poverty level may qualify for enrollment.
Several local organizations will participate in the event to offer additional health resources and community support. Participating organizations include:
- Cape Fear
- Fast MED
- Novant Mobile Unit
- Christ Community Church
- Shallotte Treatment Associates
- New Hanover Health Department
- Agilon Health’s Anchor Senior Care Advantage
- Cape Fear Clinic
- Trillium Health Resources
- Coastal Horizon
- Wilmington Alliance
- Eastern Carolina Human Services
- New Hope Clinic
- Seeds of Healing
- SHIIP/SMP
The Mobile Free Pharmacy event is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Residents seeking additional information about the Mobile Free Pharmacy program can visit medassist.org/mobile-free-pharmacy.
Event Details
What: NC MedAssist Mobile Free Pharmacy
When: Friday, July 24, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Christ Community Church, 4555 Fairview Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412
