Free Canes & Walking Aids

Programs may offer this equipment as part of broader mobility or medical-equipment assistance.

Compare your assistance options

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.

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

Direct equipment programs

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 — Woodbury Heights

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

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Goodwill Industries of New Jersey and Philadelphia

Service area: Millville / Cumberland County shoppers

Millville / Cumberland County shoppers

LOW COSTREUSED / REFURBISHED

Limited home medical equipment outlet — Millville

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

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Goshen County Senior Friendship Center

Service area: Anyone in community needing medical items

Anyone in community needing medical items

LOAN

Loan closet

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch

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Guilford Interfaith Volunteers

Service area: Guilford priority; Connecticut and beyond accepted

Guilford priority; Connecticut and beyond accepted

DONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHEDLOW COST

Charlie's Closet

Wheelchair; Walker; Hospital Bed; Cane; Commode; Other DME

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Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities

Service area: Quad Cities retail access; exact residency restriction Unknown

Quad Cities retail access; exact residency restriction Unknown

LOW COSTDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

ReStore Health & Home medical equipment resale

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Transfer bench; Bedside…

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Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization (HERO)

Service area: Fargo-area retail access; exact residency restriction Unknown

Fargo-area retail access; exact residency restriction Unknown

LOW COSTREUSED / REFURBISHEDFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Refurbished equipment sales / HERO Cares

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside…

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Hearts & Hands of Kittitas County

Service area: Kittitas County

Kittitas County

FREE

Medical Equipment and Supplies

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair

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Hearts for Hospice

Service area: Springfield/Eugene area; collection at warehouse

Springfield/Eugene area; collection at warehouse

LOW COSTREUSED / REFURBISHED

Affordable refurbished medical equipment — warehouse

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer…

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Kare-ing Neighbors, Inc. (Kare Bears)

Service area: PebbleCreek residents

PebbleCreek residents

LOAN

Medical Equipment Loan

Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Canes; Crutches; Knee scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Grabbers

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Kingman Cancer Care Unit

Service area: Kingman area including surrounding named communities

Kingman area including surrounding named communities

LOANFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Medical Equipment Loan Closet and Assistance

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Canes; Crutches; Shower chairs / benches; Commodes

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Laytonsville Lions Club

Service area: Laytonsville community and surrounding area

Laytonsville community and surrounding area

LOAN

Medical Equipment Loan Locker

Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Cane; Crutch; Shower seat; Bedside commode; Other DME

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League of Human Dignity

Service area: League service regions in Nebraska and southwest Iowa; confirm local equipment location

League service regions in Nebraska and southwest Iowa; confirm local equipment location

LOANLOW COST

Equipment loan and rental — coordinating center

Manual Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Patient Lift; Walker / Rollator; Bath bench; Shower chair; Cane; Crutch; Bedside commode; Grab bar

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Montgomery County Department of Recreation

Service area: Holiday Park senior-center community; confirm residency/age eligibility

Holiday Park senior-center community; confirm residency/age eligibility

LOANLOW COST

Holiday Park Senior Center loan closet

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Bedside commode; Other DME

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MSHH Donor Closet

Service area: Customers visiting Edmonds store; stock varies by branch

Customers visiting Edmonds store; stock varies by branch

LOW COSTREUSED / REFURBISHED

Affordable refurbished equipment — Edmonds

Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode;…

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MSHH Donor Closet

Service area: Customers visiting Spokane store; stock varies by branch

Customers visiting Spokane store; stock varies by branch

LOW COSTREUSED / REFURBISHED

Affordable refurbished equipment — Spokane

Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode;…

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

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MSHH Donor Closet

Service area: Customers visiting Tacoma store; stock varies by branch

Customers visiting Tacoma store; stock varies by branch

LOW COSTREUSED / REFURBISHED

Affordable refurbished equipment — Tacoma

Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode;…

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

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