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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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
Village of Wheeling
Service area: Village of Wheeling residents
Village of Wheeling residents
Medical Lending Closet
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Shower Bench; Shower Chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Winneshiek County Public Health
Service area: Winneshiek County community
Winneshiek County community
Medical Equipment Loan Closet monthly rentals
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Toilet riser; Bath seat; Transfer bench; Knee scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Winters Community Center
Service area: Winters area; exact boundary Unknown
Winters area; exact boundary Unknown
Medical equipment closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Bedside commode; Toilet riser; Cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Wonderful Wheelchairs
Service area: Ithaca community; confirm collection/service limits
Ithaca community; confirm collection/service limits
Refurbished mobility equipment
Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair; Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →World Medical Relief
Service area: Michigan statewide; approved low-income/uninsured/underinsured clients collect in Southfield
Michigan statewide; approved low-income/uninsured/underinsured clients collect in Southfield
Durable Medical Equipment — Local Program
Walker; Cane; Hospital Bed; Tub Bench
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →National & multistate programs
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
National program
Nationwide qualifying individuals with multiple sclerosis; stored once at NJ headquarters
Equipment Distribution Program
Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Grab bar; Adaptive utensil; Other DME; Manual Wheelchair; Transfer bench; Cane; Reacher
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Funding, insurance & referral resources
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Service area: Eligible Connecticut Medicaid beneficiaries statewide
Eligible Connecticut Medicaid beneficiaries statewide
Medicaid / HUSKY DME Coverage
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Crutches; Hospital Bed; Home Care Equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association
Service area: City of Danville and Pittsylvania County residents diagnosed with cancer
City of Danville and Pittsylvania County residents diagnosed with cancer
Cancer-related medical equipment reimbursement
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Wheelchair Ramp; Cane; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Service area: FL eligible Medicaid beneficiaries; plan and medical-necessity rules apply
FL eligible Medicaid beneficiaries; plan and medical-necessity rules apply
Medicaid DME coverage
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Cane; Crutch; Bedside commode; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona
Service area: Southern Arizona; exact funded catchment Unknown
Southern Arizona; exact funded catchment Unknown
Durable Home Medical Equipment (HoME)
Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Canes; Crutches; Shower chairs; Grab bars; Home safety equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Texas Health and Human Services
Service area: TX statewide eligible Medicaid members; benefit/category restrictions apply
TX statewide eligible Medicaid members; benefit/category restrictions apply
STAR+PLUS HCBS adaptive aids coverage
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Portable ramp; Patient Lift; Stair lift; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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