Unhoused, low-income, and disparaged individuals are categorically more likely to face mobility issues. This can hinder access to conventional community shelters, clinics, or health centers. Disproportionately lower access to reliable public transportation only exacerbates this disparity. According to the National Institute of Health:

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"Almost 50% of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) live with some type of disability, at a rate 2.5 times higher than that of the general U.S. population "

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A direct-distribution approach can prove instrumental in bridging this gap and in many cases, offer immediate relief in order to prevent the worsening of health conditions. A study published by the Annals of Family Medicine reports:

 

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"Unhoused men and women have life spans nearly 30 years shorter than their housed counterparts, and less than 10% have a primary care clinician."

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Furthermore, as indicated by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council:

 

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"30% of people experiencing chronic homelessness have a
serious mental illness..."

 

"...around 67% have a primary
substance use disorder or other chronic health condition."

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This increased vulnerability and lack of access to consistent care necessitates this kind of proactive delivery of medical supplies. ​

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