VITAMIN SUPPORT PROGRAM 

• When a Pharmacy accepts participation in the program; then any and all contact will be with Personnel from the local Food Bank ONLY

• The judgement of the Pharmacy-Pharmacist for the determination of the Vitamins and Supplements is final.

 

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PHARMACY & FOOD BANK

 

• The Pharmacy/ Pharmacist is the “Key Person” in sustaining and maintaining the smooth flow of the program

• The Pharmacist receives information regarding the children in the 2 age groups (0 to 1-year and 2-12-years) with additional information for special needs from the Food Bank.

• The Pharmacist dispenses the Vitamins and Supplements according to the information provided and submits the shared cost to the Food Bank Personnel.

• Appropriate invoices and receipts are maintained by the Food Bank and the Pharmacy

 

  

PHARMACY & THE FAMILY THAT  DOES NOT ACCESS THE FOOD BANK

• When a family, that does not access the Food Bank, approaches a Pharmacy to join the VITAMIN SUPPORT PROGRAM

• The Pharmacist may contact an Advocate to locate a Sponsor or if an Advocate is not identified the Pharmacist may contact the local Food Bank to initiate the program for the family.

• The cost of the vitamins will be shared by the Pharmacy and the Sponsor or the Food Bank – depending on the arrangement.