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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Related equipment and assistance

Free & Low-Cost Walkers & Rollators Assistance · Medical Equipment Loan Closets Near You · Browse All 50 States + Washington, D.C.

335 programs and resources match your filters. Inventory and eligibility vary.

329 local • 0 statewide/regional • 1 national/multistate • 5 funding/referral resources

Direct equipment programs

Bikur Cholim of Raritan Valley

Service area: Members of Jewish community in Middlesex County

Members of Jewish community in Middlesex County

LOAN

Medical equipment loans

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Other DME

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Catholic Charities Indianapolis

Service area: Adults 55+ awaiting permanent insurance-ordered equipment; service boundary confirm

Adults 55+ awaiting permanent insurance-ordered equipment; service boundary confirm

LOAN

Medical Equipment Loaner Closet

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane

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Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida

Service area: CILNCF: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties; confirm pickup contact

CILNCF: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties; confirm pickup contact

DONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

DME closet — Ocala contact

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Transfer board; Other DME; Shower chair

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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CIL of North Central Florida

Service area: CILNCF: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties; confirm pickup contact

CILNCF: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties; confirm pickup contact

DONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

FAAST equipment reuse partner

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Transfer board; Other DME; Shower chair

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City of Davis Senior Center

Service area: Older adults; Davis residency not required

Older adults; Davis residency not required

LOAN

Medical equipment closet

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Bedside commode; Toilet riser; Cane

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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City of Lincoln — Aging Partners

Service area: Lincoln-area seniors; confirm equipment-specific service boundary

Lincoln-area seniors; confirm equipment-specific service boundary

REUSED / REFURBISHED

Durable Medical Equipment reuse

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Crutch; Cane; Bath chair; Toilet riser

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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Cody Council on Aging

Service area: Cody Senior Center; age-specific rental eligibility Unknown

Cody Senior Center; age-specific rental eligibility Unknown

LOANLOW COST

Medical equipment rentals

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Cane; Bed rail; Knee cart

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Community Caring Collaborative / Lubec Community Outreach Center

Service area: Lubec community through CCC partnership; wider county eligibility confirm

Lubec community through CCC partnership; wider county eligibility confirm

LOAN

Home Medical Equipment Borrowing

Wheelchair; Medical Bed; Walker; Shower Seat; Cane; Crutches

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CORE Community Resources

Service area: Northern Bayfield County

Northern Bayfield County

LOAN

Equipment Lending Closet

Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Crutches; Bath Chair; Commode; Bed Rails; Adjustable Bed

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disAbility Connections

Service area: Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee counties

Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee counties

LOANLOW COSTFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Medical Equipment Loan Closet

Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair; Manual Wheelchair; Walker; Bath Bench; Shower Chair; Commode; Cane; Crutches

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Disability Resource Center — Panama City

Service area: Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Franklin, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington counties

Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Franklin, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington counties

LOAN

Loan Locker

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bath chair; Other DME

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ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia

Service area: Northern Virginia; confirm program service limits and pickup

Northern Virginia; confirm program service limits and pickup

DONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

DME donation-based closet

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Cane; Knee scooter; Shower chair; Transfer bench; Bedside commode;…

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Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

Service area: Griffin and surrounding Georgia communities

Griffin and surrounding Georgia communities

LOW COSTDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Griffin Home Medical Equipment

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Bath aid

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Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

Service area: Georgia applicants able to access Tucker; regional delivery partners statewide

Georgia applicants able to access Tucker; regional delivery partners statewide

LOW COSTDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Home Medical Equipment

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Stander; Adaptive stroller; Gait trainer; Shower chair; Transfer bench;…

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Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

Service area: Coastal Georgia; confirm local equipment/transport terms

Coastal Georgia; confirm local equipment/transport terms

LOW COSTDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Home Medical Equipment

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Stander; Adaptive stroller; Gait trainer; Shower chair; Transfer bench;…

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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Good Health Will

Service area: Public access at Greeley store; no county restriction stated

Public access at Greeley store; no county restriction stated

LOW COSTREUSED / REFURBISHED

Medical outfitting and recycling store — Greeley

Shower chair; Cane; Crutches; Bedside commode; Bed cane; Gait belt; Grab bars; Other DME

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Good Health Will

Service area: Public access at Loveland store; no county restriction stated

Public access at Loveland store; no county restriction stated

LOW COSTREUSED / REFURBISHED

Medical outfitting and recycling store — Loveland

Shower chair; Cane; Crutches; Bedside commode; Bed cane; Gait belt; Grab bars; Other DME

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Goodwill Industries of New Jersey and Philadelphia

Service area: South Jersey and other shoppers able to visit; no residency limit documented

South Jersey and other shoppers able to visit; no residency limit documented

LOW COSTDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Goodwill Home Medical Equipment — Bellmawr

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Lift chair; Cane; Other DME

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