freevend® is a network of vending machines dispensing free essential items to individuals experiencing poverty or episodic homelessness.

freevend® is a hands-free subscription service provided by reversebus.

the freevend platform includes a freevend vending machine, a freevend mobility cabinet, and a user-friendly guest survey kiosk.

the freevend mobility cabinets are stocked with essential items such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, shoes, and slides.

guests will use their phone number, access pass or wristband to vend from most freevend machines.  we provide our host partners with access passes or wristbands to give to guests.

• low barrier access (no id required)
• guest access never expires
• free access pass replacement

• accessibility: freevend provides easy and quick access to essential items.
• 24/7 availability: offers support outside of typical service hours, ensuring that help is available whenever it is needed.
• dignity: allows individuals to choose what they need without the stigma or embarrassment that can come with traditional forms of aid.

• efficiency: freevend reduces the burden on staff by decentralizing the distribution of basic necessities.
• community integration: placed in various locations, freevend can integrate support within the community and raise awareness about homelessness.
• impact data: capture real-time usage, user locality and service engagement

• shelters
• release centers (reentry programs)
• aid organizations
• high schools, colleges and universities
• social service locations
• pop-up events

freevend is a subscription based service.  a subscription includes wristbands, machine care, digital survey kiosk, reporting and worry-free inventory fulfillment.

freevend costs about $3.75 per guest. costs are usually offset by grants and fund reallocation.