The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts Addresses Pharmacy Void
ROXBURY (Feb. 5, 2024) – The closure of a Walgreens pharmacy in Roxbury has prompted collaborative efforts between the city and the local community to ensure residents have access to medications.
Despite resistance from residents, Walgreens permanently closed its Roxbury location, leading community leaders, including the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (Roxbury, MA), to step in and address the resulting gap.
Rev. Miniard Culpepper, an advocate for keeping the pharmacy open, said, “This is a matter of life or death.”
The Urban League quickly stepped in to address the issue.