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
Cascade County Aging Services
Service area: Cascade County aging-services program; confirm individual eligibility
Cascade County aging-services program; confirm individual eligibility
Durable Medical Equipment
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Daily living aids
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →CHS Mobile Integrated Healthcare
Service area: Henrietta, Chili, Scottsville, Wheatland, Caledonia residents
Henrietta, Chili, Scottsville, Wheatland, Caledonia residents
Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker; Crutches; Cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →CIL Jacksonville / Brooks Rehabilitation
Service area: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties
Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties
Brooks Temporary Loan Closet
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →City of Scottsdale
Service area: Scottsdale residents
Scottsdale residents
Granite Reef Senior Center Medi-Loan Program
Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Knee scooter; Canes
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →City of Scottsdale
Service area: Scottsdale residents
Scottsdale residents
Via Linda Senior Center Medi-Loan Program
Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Knee scooter; Canes
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Clearview Disability Resource Center
Service area: Pendleton community and surrounding areas
Pendleton community and surrounding areas
Medical Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer board
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Community Caregivers of Greater Derry
Service area: No geographic restrictions; most borrowers in NH
No geographic restrictions; most borrowers in NH
Loaner’s Closet — Stocked DME
Wheelchair; Transport Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower Chair; Bath Bench; Commode; Transfer Board; Canes; Crutches
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Community Support of the Piedmont
Service area: Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock and surrounding counties
Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock and surrounding counties
Medical equipment loan closet
Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Convalescent Aid Society
Service area: Greater San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys; ZIP eligibility check
Greater San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys; ZIP eligibility check
Free DME loans — Burbank
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Wheelchair Ramp; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutches; Transfer equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Convalescent Aid Society
Service area: Greater San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys; ZIP eligibility check
Greater San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys; ZIP eligibility check
Free DME loans — Pasadena
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Wheelchair Ramp; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutches; Transfer equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Council on Aging Chapin Senior Center
Service area: All community members regardless of age or town; Kearsarge area base
All community members regardless of age or town; Kearsarge area base
Mobility Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchair; Transfer Chair; Walker; Canes; Crutches; Commode; Bath Seat
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Council on Aging in Union County
Service area: Older neighbors in Union County; confirm age
Older neighbors in Union County; confirm age
Equipment and supplies loan program
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Tub transfer bench; Bedside commode; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Coventry/West Greenwich Lions Club
Service area: Pawtuxet Valley area
Pawtuxet Valley area
Medical Loan Program
Wheelchair; Walker; Shower Chair; Toilet / Bed Rail; Cane; Crutches; Hospital Bed; Commode; Hoyer Lift
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Del Mar Community Connections
Service area: Community members including out-of-town visitors
Community members including out-of-town visitors
Medical equipment lending library
Manual Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutches; Bed rail; Shower chair; Potty seat
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Disability Network Lakeshore
Service area: Ottawa and Allegan counties
Ottawa and Allegan counties
Loan Closet
Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower Chair; Tub Transfer Bench; Bedside Commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Eppson Center for Seniors
Service area: Anyone in Albany County
Anyone in Albany County
Medical equipment loan closet
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Bed rail; Knee scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Family Health Care Amigos
Service area: Santa Cruz and Cochise counties
Santa Cruz and Cochise counties
Lending Shed — Patagonia
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Canes; Crutches; Toilet lifts; Wheelchair Ramp; Vehicle-loading…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →First Congregational Church UCC Walton
Service area: Walton community
Walton community
Medical Equipment Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutches; Shower Chair; Commode; Bed Table
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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