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'Health to Go' pilot vending machines supply naloxone, fentanyl test strips and hygiene items across Napa County
Summary
Member Rob Palmer described a pilot 'Health to Go' vending machine program distributing free hygiene supplies, naloxone, and fentanyl test strips and linking users to local resources such as the Napa Day Club.
Member Rob Palmer told the board about an early pilot of the 'Health to Go' vending machine initiative, which places vending machines in community locations to distribute free health and wellness supplies. Palmer said available items include personal hygiene products, naloxone, and fentanyl test strips, and that the program also provides information about local resources including the Napa Day Club.
Palmer reported that the pilot has shown early success and framed the vending machines as a creative approach to expanding public health outreach and connecting residents to services. No formal action or funding decision was recorded; the item was presented as informational during board member announcements.
