What is in our Harm Reduction Vending Machines?
Matthew 25 provides a range of harm reduction materials. We used harm reduction everyday by putting on sunscreen and bug spray, using seat belts and helmets, and using a designated driver after drinking. Harm reduction does NOT enable or encourage any specific behaviors, it is to provide empowerment for people to make healthy decisions for themselves and others.
In our Harm Reduction Vending Machines you can find:
- Safer Sex Kits (Male/Female Condoms, Lube)
- Safer Smoking Kits
- Safer Snorting Kits
- Wound Care Kits
- Xylazine Test Strips
- Fentanyl Test Strips
- IDU Kits
Check out the National Harm Reduction Coalition website for more information on Harm Reduction.
About our Vending Machines
Our Indiana Prevention team paired with our trusted community partners to fill a gap they were seeing first hand, which was the access to low-barrier harm reduction supplies. The vending machines were purchased with Opioid Settlement Funding from the City of Evansville. You can find them in Patchwork Central and United Caring Services in Evansville, Indiana. These machines are for anyone in the community who needs harm reduction supplies. Matthew 25 is dedicated to meeting our patients where they are without judgement. We are immensely grateful for the trusted community partners who helped us make life saving materials like Fentanyl test strips more available to those who need them.
Locations
Patchwork Central
Address: 100 Washington Ave, Evansville, IN 47713
Phone: (812) 424-2735
Tuesday 9 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6 PM
Thursday 9 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 9 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6 PM
United Caring Services
Address: 324 NW 6th St, Evansville, IN 47708
Phone: (812) 422-0297
Hours:
Tuesday 7 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–6 PM
Thursday 7 AM–6 PM
Friday 7 AM–6 PM
Saturday 7 AM–6 PM
Sunday 7 AM–6 PM
Monday 7AM – 6PM