South Daytona Installs Public Narcan Vending Machine

Katherine Russell, CEO and founder of Foundations to Freedom, describes the machine as a bridge to both survival and recovery. By placing the unit on U.S. 1, the organization seeks to ensure that lifesaving resources remain accessible during critical moments when professional medical help might not yet have arrived. The project received support from the South Daytona City Commission, City Manager Les Gillis, and Sgt. Casey Gaffney, reflecting a coordinated local strategy to address the ongoing opioid crisis.

Foundations to Freedom operates as a provider of recovery housing and peer support, viewing this hardware installation as an extension of its broader mission to connect families with substance use resources. The group plans to continue these partnerships with law enforcement and healthcare providers throughout the region, prioritizing rapid intervention tools to prevent fatal outcomes.