Free Canes & Walking Aids
Programs may offer this equipment as part of broader mobility or medical-equipment assistance.
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Free or donated equipment may become yours, while a loan normally needs to be returned. Reuse programs can offer loans, gifts or reduced-price sales. Funding and insurance resources may help with costs without supplying equipment directly.
What to confirm before you apply
Ask about the exact item, condition, size, safe use and any costs. Confirm that the documented category includes what you need.
- Does the program serve your address?
- Is the item currently available, or is there a waitlist?
- What fees, deposits or return terms apply?
- Do you need an order, referral or proof of residency?
- Where do you collect it, and is delivery available?
Coverage and funding
Medicare, Medicaid and VA routes have separate requirements. Discuss the equipment with your provider and the responsible plan or program before relying on coverage.
Medicare & Medicaid guidance · Veterans resources · Financial assistance
Common questions
Does a listing guarantee free equipment?
No. Review the benefit type and contact the organization. Inventory, costs and eligibility can change.
What if the exact equipment is not listed?
Ask the program directly or broaden the search. The directory only tags equipment supported by its research; an absent tag does not establish that the program never carries the item.
Can I visit without calling?
Call first to confirm service eligibility, the collection address, hours and stock. Some listed addresses are administrative or mailing locations.
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335 programs and resources match your filters. Inventory and eligibility vary.
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OPTIONS for Independence
Service area: Priority Cache, Box Elder and Rich; courtesy loans elsewhere including Idaho
Priority Cache, Box Elder and Rich; courtesy loans elsewhere including Idaho
Equipment loan bank
Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Knee walker; Bed cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Options for Independent Living
Service area: Northeast Wisconsin Options service region; confirm county
Northeast Wisconsin Options service region; confirm county
LEND Equipment Distribution
Manual Wheelchair; Walker; Rollator; Cane; Crutches; Transfer Bench; Toilet Riser
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Options Interstate Resource Center for Independent Living
Service area: Northwest Minnesota and Northeast North Dakota regional service area
Northwest Minnesota and Northeast North Dakota regional service area
Equipment Loaner Closet
Power Wheelchair; Scooter; Generic Wheelchair; Walker; Transfer Bench; Cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Orange County Department on Aging
Service area: Orange County residents aged 55+ or caregivers of residents aged 55+
Orange County residents aged 55+ or caregivers of residents aged 55+
Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Tub bench; Bedside commode; Transfer board; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Otsego County Commission on Aging
Service area: Otsego County residents
Otsego County residents
Medical Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Transfer Chair; Walker / Rollator; Canes; Crutches; Bath Bench; Shower Chair; Commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →PACE Center for Independent Living
Service area: PACE members; Urbana/Champaign region, confirm residence
PACE members; Urbana/Champaign region, confirm residence
Members Equipment Loan Closet
Manual Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Crutches; Commode; Shower Chair; Grab Bars
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Paraquad
Service area: St. Louis regional applicants; confirm boundary and eligibility
St. Louis regional applicants; confirm boundary and eligibility
Assistive Technology Reutilization
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Pendleton Senior and Family Services
Service area: Pendleton County community members needing equipment
Pendleton County community members needing equipment
Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Pennsylvania Masons / Masonic Villages
Service area: Individuals in need; Masonic Village Elizabethtown base; confirm membership/geographic loan eligibility
Individuals in need; Masonic Village Elizabethtown base; confirm membership/geographic loan eligibility
Masonic Outreach medical equipment loan closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Pluckemin Presbyterian Church
Service area: People needing equipment; confirm travel and pickup arrangements
People needing equipment; confirm travel and pickup arrangements
Medical Equipment Ministry
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Project MEND
Service area: Texas statewide eligibility; local pickup or delivery within service area
Texas statewide eligibility; local pickup or delivery within service area
Medical Equipment Reuse long-term loans
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Rappahannock Convalescent Loan Closet
Service area: Rappahannock County residents
Rappahannock County residents
Free medical equipment loans
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Wheelchair Ramp; Cane; Crutch; Shower stool; Bedside commode; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →ReCARES
Service area: People able to visit Bay Area distribution sites; exact boundary Unknown
People able to visit Bay Area distribution sites; exact boundary Unknown
Equipment redistribution — Oakland
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Bath bench; Toilet riser
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →ReCARES
Service area: People able to visit Bay Area distribution sites; exact boundary Unknown
People able to visit Bay Area distribution sites; exact boundary Unknown
Equipment redistribution — San Francisco
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Bath bench; Toilet riser
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →ReCARES
Service area: People able to visit Bay Area distribution sites; exact boundary Unknown
People able to visit Bay Area distribution sites; exact boundary Unknown
Equipment redistribution — San Rafael
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Bath bench; Toilet riser
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project (RSVP)
Service area: Greater Houston unfunded/underfunded individuals; case-by-case clinical matching
Greater Houston unfunded/underfunded individuals; case-by-case clinical matching
Adult equipment distribution
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Stander; Shower commode chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL)
Service area: Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster counties
Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster counties
DME Loan Closet / Hudson Valley TRAID
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Portable Ramp; Bath Bench; Commode; Crutches; Canes; Bed Rails
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Rolling Start, Inc.
Service area: Regional provider; exact reuse boundary confirm with intake
Regional provider; exact reuse boundary confirm with intake
Assistive technology reuse
Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Transfer equipment; Cane; Crutches; Vehicle mobility carrier…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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