National Association of Chain Drug StoresPharmacies. The face of neighborhood healthcare.

NACDS Staff Team Assists Arlington Food Assistance Center during National Volunteer Week 2017

Jolie Smith, director of corporate and community partnerships, Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), describes the importance of community-based engagement to assist the 2,200 families who rely on AFAC each week.

Published On: May 1, 201738 words0.2 min readCategories: VideoTags: Community, NACDS

Jolie Smith, director of corporate and community partnerships, Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), describes the importance of community-based engagement to assist the 2,200 families who rely on AFAC each week.

Photos from the volunteer effort at NACDS on April 28, 2017:

NACDS represents traditional drug stores, supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies. Chains operate over 40,000 pharmacies, and NACDS’ member companies include regional chains, with a minimum of four stores, and national companies. Chains employ nearly 3 million individuals, including 155,000 pharmacists. They fill over 3 billion prescriptions yearly, and help patients use medicines correctly and safely, while offering innovative services that improve patient health and healthcare affordability. NACDS members also include more than 900 supplier partners and over 70 international members representing 21 countries.

National Association of Chain Drug StoresPharmacies. The face of neighborhood healthcare.

NACDS Staff Team Assists Arlington Food Assistance Center during National Volunteer Week 2017

Jolie Smith, director of corporate and community partnerships, Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), describes the importance of community-based engagement to assist the 2,200 families who rely on AFAC each week.

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