Free Medical Equipment Near Me (2023): Directory of National & State Programs (2024)

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Salvation Army

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment: n/a

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes, but no specifications about medical equipment
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? No
• Audience served:n/a

• Other Details:

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   Commonly donated goods: clothing, furniture, automobiles, household goods, appliances. No details on their website about medical equipment, but there are secondary sources mentioning they accept medical equipemnt donation. There is also a note on FODAC's website that "The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta is now donating all of the medical equipment it receives to FODAC".
   Those interested to donate must check with the Salvation Army Donation Centers in their area about their donation policy to see if a specific item (medical equipment) is accepted as donation.

• Sources:

• The Salvation Army Thrift Stores | Home

Easterseals - Equipment Loan

• Service Area:California, Iowa, Northern and Southwest Ohio, Northeast Central Florida
• Type of Medical Equipment: Medical Equipment

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes - Easterseals Northeast Central Florida, Easterseals Northern Ohio and Goodwill/Easterseals Miami Valley (OH);
  No - Iowa for a fee
  Easterseals Superior California - no details (Sacramento), to check with them
• Audience served:

• children and adults with disabilities and/or special needs

• Other Details:

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   Easterseals Northeast Central Florida; Easterseals Northern Ohio; Easterseals Iowa, and Easterseals Superior California .
   

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   Easterseals Iowa loans refurbished medical equipment at a nominal fee to individuals with disabilities or illness. The Equipment Loan program operates solely through donations of good quality durable medical equipment. We accept items in good to excellent condition.
   

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   They also have some programs that provide financial assistance for the purchase of medical equipment: Easterseals Alabama | Financial

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   Goodwill/Easterseals Miami Valley lends assistive living medical equipment to anyone in need. They offer wheelchairs, commodes, walkers, crutches and more free of charge in this loan program. The loan form

• Sources:

• Easterseals Northern Ohio | Medical Equipment Loan
• Easterseals Northeeast Central Florida | Equipment Loan Closet
• Easterseals Superior California | Other Ways to Give
• FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions - Easterseals

Easterseals - In-Kind Gifts

• Service Area:Eastern Pennsylvania; Greater Houston; Greater Waterbury, Central and Northwest Connecticut; Montana, Southern Idaho and Utah
• Type of Medical Equipment: Medical Equipment

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes/No (check with the Easterseals center in the area)
• Audience served:

• children and adults with disabilities and/or special needs

• Other Details: Those interested:

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   to donate must check with the Easterseals center in their area about their donation policy to see if a specific item (medical equipment) is accepted as donation.
   

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   must use Easterseals' In-Kind Gift Form to make their donation. Gifts in-kind that directly benefit the mission of Easterseals are greatly appreciated.
   

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   The Goodwill® stores in Montana, southern Idaho and Utah are a part of Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain. These thrift stores provide affordable used clothing and household goods and in many cases, serve as employment training sites. They accept a large variety of in-kind donations for their stores, including medical equipment.

• Sources:

• Ways to Give | Ways to Give
• Easterseals Serving Greater Waterbury, Central and Northwest Connecticut | Other Ways to Give
• FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions - Easterseals
• Goodwill stores - Easterseals

ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter - Medical Equipment Loan Closet

By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.

Their Equipment Loan Closet contains primarily used and donated equipment, providing a good temporary source of equipment. There is no charge for this equipment and you may use it as long as it is needed.
check area, available in some states and conditions might differ - Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

• Service Area:District of Columbia, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Washington
• Type of Medical Equipment: Medical Equipment

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• people with ALS

• Other Details:

Because the loan closet inventory is constantly changing, we are not able to provide an accurate list on this site of what is available for loan. Please contact the Care Services Coordinator in your area to check for the availability of an item.

Their local Durable Medical Equipment Vendors are:

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   Independent Lifestyles- Madison Heights, VA;
   

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   Mobility Independent Transportation Systems, Inc. of Virginia (M.I.T.S. of Virginia);
   

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   National Seating and Mobility- Richmond, Roanoke, Norfolk, VA;
   

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   Numotion- Baltimore, MD;
   

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   American Medical Equipment, Catonsville, MD .

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   Hospital beds;
   

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   Hoyer lifts (portable lifts may be accepted if space is available);
   

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   Lift chairs/recliners/LaZBoy;
   

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   Power wheelchairs not in working order (accepted chairs must have working batteries, motor, tires, etc);
   

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   Used commodes and shower chairs;
   

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   Enteral formula (for feeding tubes), Ensure, Boost, and other formulas;
   

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   Food thickeners;
   

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   Gauze pads and feeding tube supplies;
   

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   Incontinence products: blue pads, disposable underwear, Depends and Poise pads;
   

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    Supplies for suction and cough assist machines;
    

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    Clothing and linen.

    Indiana Chapter: For more information about our Equipment Loan Closet, please contact our Care Services Team at 317.915.9888.

• Sources:

• About Us | The ALS Association
• Equipment Loan Closet | The ALS Association
• Chapter Services - The ALS Association Indiana Chapter

ALS Association - Medical Equipment Loan Program

By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.

Their Equipment Loan Program offers loaner equipment individuals with a verified diagnosis of ALS.

• Service Area:Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Northern California, Wisconsin
• Type of Medical Equipment: Medical Equipment

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:people with ALS:

• Florida Chapter: who are uninsured, underinsured, who cannot access the benefits of their insurance (while in a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or hospice), or who are waiting for insurance approval.
  
• Wisconsin Chapter: who are registered Chapter members.
  
• Arizona Chapter: who are residents & visitors of Arizona and who are uninsured, underinsured, who cannot access the benefits of their insurance (while in a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or hospice), or who are waiting for insurance approval.
  
• Massachusetts Chapter: throughout the Commonwealth.
  
• The Golden West Chapter: families facing ALS living in Northern California regions.
  
• The ALS Michigan Chapter: the entire state of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula, and added a second office in Troy.
  
• North Carolina Chapter: with no insurance, those unable to order their own power wheelchair, or those awaiting delivery of an ordered power wheelchair.

• Other Details:Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

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   collaborates with DME companies to provide their services to people living with ALS: Ability Medical and Numotion.

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   DME accepted/donated:

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   Wheelchairs (manual and electric);
   

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   Transport chairs;
   

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   Hospital beds;
   

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   Canes;
   

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   Walkers;
   

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   Pressure mattresses;
   

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   Lifts;
   

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   Respiratory support devices, and
   

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   Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), etc.

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   Custom power wheelchairs (less than 3 years old with working battery),
   

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   Power scooters (less than 3 years old with working battery),
   

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   Transport chairs, manual wheelchairs,
   

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   Walkers (including four wheel walkers with a seat),
   

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   Adjustable hospital table,
   

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   Transfer boards,
   

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   Transfer belts,
   

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   Built up utensils,
   

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   Bedside commodes,
   

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    Raised toilet seat,
    

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    Shower chairs and benches,
    

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    Roll-in shower chairs,
    

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    Communication devices: Dynavox VMAX + devices, Eye Gaze tablets, Tobii ATI devices, and Boogie boards.

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   Power wheelchairs (if donating, must be less than 3 years old with a working battery and must have a tilt and recline feature),
   

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   Manual wheelchairs,
   

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   Transport wheelchairs,
   

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   Rollators,
   

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   Rolling shower wheelchair (not pvc, and does not include benches, seats or commodes),
   

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   Electric hoyer lift (must be electric, not manual).

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our statewide sponsor, Stalls Medical and Adaptive Vans, there is no charge to our families for delivery and pick up of items.

If equipment is not being used and/or no longer needed, please call the Chapter so equipment can be returned and used by another person in need.

To request equipment or make a donation, please contact our Senior Care Services Programs Manager, Claudia Beirne, 919-390-0125.

• Sources:

• Equipment Loan Program | The ALS Association
• Obtain Equipment | The ALS Association
• Program & Services | The ALS Association

ALS Association - Durable Medical Equipment Loan Pool

By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.

Their Durable Medical Equipment Loan Pool provides new and used durable medical equipment for persons with ALS living in the Chapter's service area. Their equipment is housed at several sites throughout their service area and is loaned at no charge to persons with ALS.

• Service Area:Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
• Type of Medical Equipment:

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   Canes, walkers, manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs;
   

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   Hospital beds and a variety of mattress overlays;
   

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   Patient lifts and a variety of slings;
   

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   Transfer boards & pivot discs.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• people with ALS

• Other Details:Some of the types of items we have are:

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   Mobility aids: canes, walkers, manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs;
   2. Bathroom items: raised toilet seats, commodes, shower chairs, bath benches;
   3. Hospital beds and a variety of mattress overlays;
   4. Patient lifts and a variety of slings;
   5. Transfer boards & pivot discs;
   6. Over-bed tables;
   7. Threshold ramps, portable ramps, (to be used for special occasions, on a temporary basis).

• Sources:

• Durable_Equipment_Loan_Pool_handout.pdf

ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter - Medical Equipment Loan Closet

• Service Area:Oregon and SW Washington
• Type of Medical Equipment:

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• people living with ALS, their families, and caregivers living in the State of Oregon and the six counties of Southwest Washington

• Other Details:

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   Donating durable medical equipment* and assistive technology and augmentative communication devices* (all new and used) to our loan closet. Contact us at careservices@alsoregon.org

• Sources:

• Local Care Services for Oregon and SW Washington
• How You Can Help Further Our Mission

ALS Association Mid-America Chapter - Equipment Loan Pool Program

• Service Area:Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
• Type of Medical Equipment:

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• people with ALS

• Other Details:

• Sources:

• In the News | ALSA MidAmerica

ALS Association Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter - Durable Medical Equipment & Assistive Technology Loan Closet

• Service Area:Louisiana, Mississippi
• Type of Medical Equipment:

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• people with ALS

• Other Details:

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   All services are free of charge. For more information please contact us at (225) 343-9880 or email info@alsalams.org.

Joni and Friends - Wheels for the World

• Service Area:Nationwide (Arizona, California, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New England, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas)
• Type of Medical Equipment:Wheelchairs

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? No (worldwide)
• Audience served:

• people impacted by disability around the globe

• Other Details:n/a

• Sources:

• Locations | Joni and Friends

Medshare International

delivering surplus medical supplies and equipment to communities in need around the world. MedShare regions: Southeast Region (Atlanta Area), Western Region (San Francisco Bay Area), Northeast Region (New York Metropolitan Area).

MedShare collects surplus medical supplies and used equipment from U. S. hospitals and manufacturers, and individuals. They process the donated material and make them available to hospitals and clinics overseas in two ways: 1) supplying medical mission teams and 2) direct shipments to hospitals in 75+ developing nations.

• Service Area:California, Georgia, New Jersey, New York
• Type of Medical Equipment:

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   Consumable Medical Supplies (non-expired);
   

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   Durable Medical Equipment (new or gently used);
   

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   Biomedical Devices (fully functional).

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? No (worldwide)
• Audience served:

• hospitals and clinics overseas

• Other Details:n/a

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   Individuals with surplus medical products may donate to any of MedShare’s three distribution centers. Commonly donated products include but are not limited to:
   a) Consumable Medical Supplies (non-expired);
   b) Durable Medical Equipment (new or gently used);
   c) Biomedical Devices (fully functional).
   

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   Common Items MedShare cannot accept:
   a. Chair Lifts;
   b. Dialysis supplies;
   c. Feeding solution or Feeding Bags;
   d. Homecare beds;
   e. Medication bottles;
   f. Motorized wheelchairs;
   g. IV Solutions – injected or in bags;
   h. Pharmaceuticals or OTC meds of any kind;
   i. Prosthetics;
   j. Shower stools;
   k. Used CPAP or Nebulizer equipment;
   l. Veterinary supplies.
   

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   If you would like to make an individual donation or you want to request further information, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page with all information relevant to your donation.
   

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   Surplus Medical Supply List

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   Surplus Biomedical Equipment List

• Sources:

• Donate Medical Supplies - MedShare

Project C.U.R.E.

We are the world’s largest distributor of donated medical relief—touching the lives of children and families in more than 135 countries.

Our programs are funded by grants from the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and by the generous support of philanthropic foundations, corporate partners and individual donors from all walks of life.

Project C.U.R.E. appreciates donations from individuals who no longer need their medical equipment and supplies.

• Service Area:within 100 miles of any of these locations: Denver, Centennial (CO), Chicago (IL), Houston (TX), Kansas City (MO), Philadelphia (PA), Nashville (TN), Phoenix (AZ), Michigan, Sarasota (FL), Harrisburg (PA); and Grand Junction (CO)
• Type of Medical Equipment:

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   Home Health Beds such as Invacare, Drive, HillRom and Joerns;
   

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   Walkers – including rollators;
   

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   Crutches and canes;
   

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   Hoyer Lifts;
   

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   Bedside Commodes;
   

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   CPAPs and Nebulizers.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? No (worldwide)
• Audience served:

• hospitals and clinics throughout the under-resourced world

• Other Details:n/a

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   Project C.U.R.E. Distribution Centers are locations where we can accept donations, and where we prepare and distribute medical equipment and supplies across the world. Distribution centers: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Nashville, Phoenix, Headquarters (Centennial, Colorado).
   Collection Centers are locations that only accept donations of supplies. The have collection sites in Michigan; Sarasota, Florida; Harrisburg, PA; and Grand Junction, CO. If you are within 100 miles of any of these locations, please contact the center closest to you. Arrangements will be made to pick up your donation.
   We are located less than 1 hour from Philadelphia in beautiful West Grove, PA. Our location in the Middle Atlantic States—including Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia—is of key strategic importance to the mission of Project C.U.R.E.
   

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   New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland are within 100 miles from Philadelphia, so I also added these states.
   

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   Durable Medical Equipment:
   a) Home Health Beds such as Invacare, Drive, HillRom and Joerns;
   b) Walkers – including rollators;
   c) Crutches and Canes;
   d) Hoyer Lifts;
   e) Bedside Commodes;
   f) CPAPs and Nebulizers.
   

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   Consumable Supply Examples:
   a) Medical and wound care supplies;
   b) Diapers, underpads (chux);
   c) Ostomy supplies;
   d) Urinary Catheters;
   e) Respiratory Supplies;
   f) Needles, syringes, and infusion supplies.
   

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   Items We Do Not Accept:
   a) Bone stimulation devices;
   b) Bariatric equipment;
   c) CPAPS which are over five years old;
   d) Medications of any kind;
   e) Empty pill bottles;
   f) Fluids and nutritional liquids;
   g) Custom fitted braces and appliances.

• Sources:

• Individual Donation | Project C.U.R.E.
• Medical Equipment & Supplies | Project C.U.R.E.

Advocates for World Health - Donate Medical Supplies and Medical Equipment

• Service Area:Worldwide and in the United States
• Type of Medical Equipment:Medical supplies and equipment

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• worldwide and in the US

• Other Details:n/a

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   AWH only actively works with donors in the following states: Missouri, Nevada, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arizona, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont ,Wyoming and Florida.
   

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   To donate medical supplies and schedule a pickup, please fill out the Donation Form located on this page.
   

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   You can also auto ship small donations directly to our warehouse at: 13200 Belcher Rd S, Largo, FL 33773.
   

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   Please note: We cannot accept prescription medications at this time.

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   We accept everything from small equipment like CPAP / BiPAP machines to large equipment like CT Scanners, anesthesia machines, and ultrasound machines.
   

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   Currently, we are able to arrange direct pickups for bulk medical equipment and medical supply donations around the central Florida area. These pickups are provided at no cost to our donors and are planned to fit into their busy schedules.
   

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   However, even if AWH is not physically located in your area, we will gladly work with you to arrange a convenient delivery so you can donate medical equipment with ease. In many cases, we will cover the cost of shipping. At times, we may ask for you to cover shipping. Please speak with your Donor Relations associate for more information.

• Sources:

• Donate Medical Supplies | Advocates for World Health
• Donate Medical Equipment | Advocates for World Health

NeedyMeds

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:Medical equipment and medications

• Accepts medical equipment donations? No
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes (database)
• Audience served:

• people in need

• Other Details:n/a

• Sources:

• Diagnosis-Based Assistance Programs | NeedyMeds

Lions Clubs - Medical Equipment Lending Closets

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:Medical equipment

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes/No
• Audience served:

• those in need

• Other Details:n/a

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   Those interested must check with the Lions club in their area to see if they provide free equipment or if there is a charge.

Lions Clubs - Lions Recycle For Sight Program

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:Usable glasses

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes/No
• Audience served:

• those in need

• Other Details:n/a

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   Those interested must check with the Lions club in their area to see if they provide free eyeglasses.

• Sources:

• Eyeglass Recycling Centers
• Usable Glasses Can Make A Difference!
• Frequently Asked Questions

Great Lakes Loan Closets

• Service Area:Nationwide (Michigan, Wisconsin, Northern Indiana, and Northern Illinois)
• Type of Medical Equipment:Medical equipment

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes (database)
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes (database)
• Audience served:

• those in need

• Other Details:n/a

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   Search equipment programs by county: Great Lakes Loan Closets

LittleWins - Durable Medical Equipment

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:Medical equipment

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   Wheelchairs,

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   Traction equipment,

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   Canes,

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   Crutches,
   

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   Walkers,
   

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   Ventilators,
   

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   Lifts,
   

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   Nebulizers,
   

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   Bili blankets and lights, and
   

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    More.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
• Audience served:

• those in need

• Other Details:n/a

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   LittleWins is free to join and can be done in under 2 minutes! Simply follow these steps:
   a) Head to Little Wins website
   b) Once the page has loaded, click the Sign Up Today button at the top right.
   c) Input the information it asks for (just Name, Email, and a Password!), accept our user Terms and Conditions, and click Sign Up.
   d) That’s it! You may start Searching, Buying, Selling, and Donating!
   

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   Currently, all equipment transfers and the shipping involved will be determined by the parties involved in the transactions.

• Sources:

• FAQ

Hearing Charities of America (HCOA) - The National Hearing Aid Project

It addresses the increased demand for hearing aids by providing hearing aids to low-income individuals on a national scale. The project brings organizations together so that each fulfills a specific role in providing hearing aids to the individuals that need them. HCOA has partnered with the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing: Sciences & Disorders at the University of Kansas to maintain and track all of the hearing aids in the program.

The Primary Services Involved In This Project Are:
1. Accepting and reviewing applications,
2. Refurbishing hearing aids,
3. Performing hearing health evaluations,
4. Soliciting support and services from others who can help support the project.

A hearing aid that is no longer being used can make a big difference in someone else’s life – someone who could not afford a hearing aid without your donation. Donating a used hearing aid to the National Hearing Aid Project can help a child hear his teacher in the classroom and excel in school. It could help a mother or father gain employment, or obtain a higher paying position. Even just one used hearing aid can give the gift of sound, and improve a person’s quality of life.

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:Hearing aids

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes/No
• Audience served:

• low-income individuals

• Other Details:n/a

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   All used hearing aids are accepted – any age, any brand and any model. No matter how old or what brand your hearing aid is, it can be used to help someone in need.
   

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   Those interested must contact their local Hearing Aid Project to see if the equipment they need is free or not and to check for eligibility criteria (eg. The New Jersey Hearing Aid Project).

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   They provide hearing aids at little or no cost. Check with them to see the conditions for free hearing aids.

• Sources:

• Donate Now - National Hearing Aid Project
• Give and Aid - National Hearing Aid Project
• Resources - National Hearing Aid Project

The Vietnam Veterans of America - Medical Equipment Donations

• Service Area:California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia
• Type of Medical Equipment:Medical equipment

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes/No
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes/No
• Audience served:

• veterans who cannot afford the equipment

• Other Details:n/a

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   Those interested should contact the Vietnam Veterans of America chapter in their area to check if they receive donations/donate free equipment.

• Sources:

• Donate to VVA | Vietnam Veterans of America

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) - Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program

MDA is dedicated to finding treatments and cures for neuromuscular diseases and to supporting the individuals and families affected by these diseases.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s top priority is the health and safety of our community. After careful review of the growing seriousness and community spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and discussion with trusted medical professionals and organizations, MDA has made the difficult decision to suspend the Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program, effective immediately.

This includes lending equipment, accepting returned equipment, and accepting donations. If you or a loved one currently have equipment on loan from MDA, you may keep the equipment as your own.

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:Durable Medical Equipment

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
• Audience served:

• people affected by neuromuscular diseases

• people affected by neuromuscular diseases

• Other Details:n/a

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   The program is suspended due to COVID.

• Sources:

• For Families, By Families | Muscular Dystrophy Association
• Arizona AT & DME Reuse Coalition | Provider Detail

Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Association(TEDPA) - Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:

• Accepts medical equipment donations? No
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes/No
• Audience served:

• Other Details:

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   There are individual entries for some of the states: Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Missouri, Oregon. I completed them in the database before this entry.
   

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   For details check the websites of the partner organizations that implement this program in each state (see sources). These programs vary widely in what they provide and eligibility requirements. Some provide free or low-cost telephone equipment to eligible residents.

• Sources:

• National List of Equipment Distribution Programs
• About Us - TEDPA

American Sleep Apnea Association - CPAP Machine Donation

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:PAP devices and factory sealed supplies

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?No
• Audience served:

• those affected by sleep apnea

• Other Details:

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   Please mail all items to: PO Box 1072, Tracy, MN 56175.
   

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   Their Washington DC office cannot accept in-person or mailed equipment donations.
   

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   They CANNOT use older machines, such as the Respironics M-Series, Remstars, Resmed S7 or S8. These use an older type of memory card that is no longer supported at most clinics. We will not be able to accept these.
   

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   They CAN use machines with the SD memory card, such as the RESMed S9, S10, Philips Respironics System one and Dreamstation.
   

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   Those interested to donate must complete the form on their website which tells if their donation will be accepted or not.
   

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   They have the Mask Program which provides masks, filters and tubes at an affordable cost. (Yearly Supply Program which includes 4 masks, 4 filters and 2 tubes – $100.00 Program fee; or 1 mask – $25.00 Program Fee, 2 masks – $45.00 Program Fee, 3 masks – $60.00 Program Fee)

• Sources:

• Mask program - sleepapnea.org

Esperança - Medical Supply Donation program

These supplies are used by the surgical volunteer teams and distributed to hospitals in need in the region.

Esperança’s Medical Supply Donation program delivers cargo containers carrying medical donations to under-resourced hospitals, clinics, and community health centers in Jinotega, Nicaragua – one of the most impoverished areas in Central America. Esperança’s on-site assessment process ensures that every container delivered will meet specific needs of the recipient hospital or clinic, equipping the medical staff with life-saving tools to improve diagnosis, treatment, and care.

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:

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   Medical supplies,

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   Medical equipment (see sources).

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?No
• Audience served:

• Central and South America hospitals in need

• Other Details:

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   Esperança does not have a pick-up service. Medical supply donations may be sent to, or dropped off at their Phoenix office during business hours:
   Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:30
   1911 W. Earll Drive
   Phoenix, AZ 85015.
   

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   They do NOT accept liquids, gels, medications, or soiled materials.

• Sources:

• KEEPING LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL SUPPLIES OUT OF THE LANDFILL
• Medical-Supply-Wishlist.pdf

NATADS: Assistive Technology Portal (Device Loan and Assistive Technology Reutilization)

The purpose of the Device Loan program is to let potential AT users try-out devices prior to purchase, have access to a backup system when their device is in for repairs and/or have access to a device while waiting for their device to be delivered.

The purpose of AT reutilization is to allow individuals the ability to view and/or post gently used Assistive Technology for sale, free or needed. This area also lets individuals view Refurbished, Repaired AT Equipment or Equipment that is available for Open Ended Loans by the AT Program.

• Service Area:Nationwide (California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pensylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington)
• Type of Medical Equipment:Medical equipment

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:

• Sources:

• NATADS Public: Reutilization: Device Search

Remedy - Med-Eq

Med-Eq is a free service that specializes in pairing donors with vetted charities, most of which will use these supplies overseas. Items may range from bandages and catheter supplies, to hospital beds or surplus inventory and might be small enough to donate by mail, or require a container truck pick-up.

Charities and non-profit organizations which have 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status may join Med-Eq to become eligible to receive donations. People can use it to donate or find donated items.

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:Medical Equipment and Supplies donations database

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes (not directly)
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?No
• Audience served:

• pairs donors to vetted charities (charities incorporated within the United States; individuals)

• Other Details:

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   REMEDY takes all material donations via their website Med-Eq . REMEDY does not take your supplies directly, but rather will liaison you with a vetted not-for-profit who is interested in your donation. The cost of shipping a donation to the charity is borne by that charity! You should never have to pay for mailing/shipping!
   

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   See Posted Donations Management
   

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   Active REMEDY-based recovery programs are sending supplies through U.S. based charities to over 50 countries in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa.

• Sources:

• Med-Eq | The Medical Equipment Donation Agency
• Member Login

Wheelchairs 4 Kids

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:

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   Wheelchairs;
   

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   Gait trainers;
   

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   Therapy trikes;
   

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   Hoyer lifts.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? No
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
• Audience served:

• children in need, under the age of 21

• Other Details:

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   They provide wheelchairs, gait trainers, therapy trikes, hoyer lifts, bathing solutions, vehicle modifications (contingent on the type of vehicle) and some home modifications providing the family owns the home.

• Sources:

• Wheelchairs 4 Kids
• Donate | Wheelchairs 4 Kids

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - iCanConnect/National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP)

iCanConnect is a national program with local contacts in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.

It was established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in an effort to comply with the 21st Century Video and Communications Accessibility Act, a federal law that requires people with disabilities to have access to modern communications technology that enables distance communication.

• Service Area:Nationwide (all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands)
• Type of Medical Equipment:

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   Hearing and vision aids, including: accessories, Braille devices, computers, mobile devices, phones, signalers, software.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? No
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
• Audience served:

• people with both significant vision and hearing loss, and meet the program’s income guidelines

• Other Details:

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   To participate in the program, your household income must not exceed 400% of 2021 Federal Poverty Guidelines.
   

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   Look up your local program contact (see sources) to learn more and see if you or someone you know qualifies. Your local program contact can send you an application, or you may be able to download it from their iCanConnect webpage.

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   You must submit your completed application to your local iCanConnect program and include:
   a) a disability verification form signed by a professional who attests that your combined hearing and vision loss meets iCanConnect’s disability guidelines.
   b) proof that you meet iCanConnect’s income guidelines.
   Once you're accepted, your iCanConnect representative will schedule an assessment with you. Together, you will determine what equipment will best suit your communication preferences and distance communication goals. Then your equipment will be installed, and training will begin.

• Sources:

• iCanConnect Equipment | iCanConnect
• See if you qualify | iCanConnect
• Find your local iCanConnect contact | iCanConnect

Hope Haven - Wheelchairs

Hope Haven opened its doors to eleven children in 1964. From their beginnings in Northwest Iowa, they have grown and adapted - expanding in both services and scope. Today, they are present in counties in Iowa and Minnesota, and their International Ministries impacts the lives of people in 109 countries.

Our goal is to deliver wheelchairs to people in desperate need of them around the world. Throughout the U.S., they receive donations of new and used wheelchairs, parts, raw materials, financial support, and more.

1994 - International Ministries begins, providing mobility through worldwide wheelchair distributions.

2001 - The KidChair Wheelchair is introduced and begins distribution around the world.

• Service Area:Nationwide for collection
• Type of Medical Equipment: Wheelchairs

• Accepts medical equipment donations?Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?No (worldwide)
• Audience served:

• worldwide

• Other Details:

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   Wheelchairs are collected throughout the continent and sent to wheelchair workshops in the Midwest.
   

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   Volunteers in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota – along with inmates from the South Dakota State Penitentiary – manufacture, rebuild, and repair donated wheelchairs to nearly new condition.
   

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   New and rebuilt wheelchairs are gathered, prepared for distribution at their International Ministries center, and shipped to their designated country.
   

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   New and rebuilt wheelchairs are gathered, prepared for distribution at our International Ministries center, and shipped to their designated country.
   

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   Hundreds of volunteers worldwide make their international efforts possible by donating their time, talents, and resources to help our cause. For example, their volunteers:
   a) Collect, clean, repair, and box donated wheelchairs and equipment.
   b) Assist in record keeping, loading and unloading trucks for pick-up and delivery.
   c) Make pick-ups and deliveries across the country.
   d) Help manufacture and refurbish wheelchairs.

• Sources:

• The History of Hope Haven
• Hope Haven's International Ministries

National Federation of the Blind - Free White Cane Program

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment: Canes

• Accepts medical equipment donations?No
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
• Audience served:

• blind persons

• Other Details:

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   They also have the Free Slate and Stylus Program. The National Federation of the Blind will distribute a plastic, four-line, twenty-eight cell slate along with a saddle stylus to those that need them. That includes those that are blind and low vision who know Braille or want to learn Braille.

Oley Foundation - Equipment/Supply Exchange

organization that strives to enrich the lives of those living with home intravenous nutrition (parenteral) and tube feeding (enteral) through education, advocacy, and networking. The Foundation also serves as a resource for consumer’s families, clinicians and industry representatives, and other interested parties.

The Equipment/Supply Exchange Program connects Individuals Seeking Products to Individuals Donating Products.

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment: Supplies and equipment related to home tube feeding and IV nutrition. Typical items include:
  

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   Enteral formula,
   

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   Feeding bags,
   

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   Tubing,
   

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   IV poles,
   

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   Syringes,
   

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   Pumps,
   

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   Related supplies.

• Accepts medical equipment donations?Yes (database)
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes (database)
• Audience served:

• families in need of enteral formula, pumps, tubing and other supplies

• Other Details:

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   Products available are based solely on donations.
   

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   Supplies vary daily based upon what's been donated and what's been shipped, so check back often!
   

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   The person requesting supplies must pay for shipping prior to any products being shipped from the donor; but this should be the only cost associated with the products.
   

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   Supplies are not distributed from a central warehouse, they are shipped from Individual to Individual.
   

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   The Oley Foundation does not stock or distribute products.
   

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   They do not list prescription drugs, and low-cost items such as gloves or gauze.

• Sources:

• About Oley
• Equipment/Supply Exchange Program + Resources

Cure SMA - Equipment Pool

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:

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   Adaptive strollers,
   

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   Bath chairs,
   

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   Wheelchairs,
   

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   E-Z-ON modified vests,
   

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   Feeder seats,
   

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   Standers,
   

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   Car beds.

• Accepts medical equipment donations?Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals?Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:

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   However, we encourage you to contact us at equipment@curesma.org or (800) 886.1762 to receive the most up-to-date information.

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   Cure SMA US chapters

• Sources:

• Cure SMA Adds New Equipment Item for Teens and Adults with SMA
• Local Cure SMA Chapters