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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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

First Presbyterian Church of Westerville

Service area: Anyone in need; Westerville and Columbus-area base

Anyone in need; Westerville and Columbus-area base

FREELOANDONATED

Mobility Assistance Program

Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker / Rollator; Shower Chair; Transfer Bench; Commode; Canes; Crutches; Bed Rail

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Foothills Caring Corps

Service area: Carefree, Cave Creek, North Phoenix, North Scottsdale; confirm boundaries

Carefree, Cave Creek, North Phoenix, North Scottsdale; confirm boundaries

FREELOANDONATED

Mobility Loan Closet

Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Knee scooter; Shower chairs; Bath benches; Bedside commodes; Toilet risers; Canes; Crutches; Bed rails

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Foundation Assisting Seniors

Service area: Las Vegas Valley

Las Vegas Valley

FREELOANREUSED / REFURBISHED

Durable medical equipment loans

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutches; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Knee walker

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Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Service area: Franklin County residents age 60+

Franklin County residents age 60+

FREELOANDONATED

TRIAD Medical Equipment Loan Program

Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Walker / Rollator; Commode; Cane

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Good News Project

Service area: Everyone; no age, disability or residency restriction

Everyone; no age, disability or residency restriction

FREELOANDONATED

HELP — Basic Equipment Loans

Generic Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker; Rollator; Cane; Crutches; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Bath and Toilet Equipment

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Goodwill Industries of Arkansas

Service area: Arkansas statewide through retail-store pickup and statewide inventory matching

Arkansas statewide through retail-store pickup and statewide inventory matching

FREELOANDONATED

Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP)

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Patient Lift; Transfer board; Lift belt; Grab bar; Other DME

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Goshen Community Care

Service area: Goshen community

Goshen community

FREELOANDONATED

Medical Loan Closet

Wheelchair; Transport Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Portable Ramp; Shower Chair; Commode; Cane; Crutches; Blood Pressure Monitor

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Grace United Methodist Church

Service area: Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties

Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties

FREELOANDONATED

Medical equipment lending

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

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Guilford Cares

Service area: Guilford community; wider borrower limits confirm

Guilford community; wider borrower limits confirm

FREELOANDONATED

Medical Equipment Loans

Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker / Rollator; Commode; Shower Chair; Transfer Bench; Transfer Board; Cane; Crutches; Rails

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Hagerstown Lions Club

Service area: Washington County residents

Washington County residents

FREELOANDONATED

Medical equipment loans

Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Other DME

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Hamilton County Society for the Disabled

Service area: Hamilton County Indiana residents with temporary equipment need

Hamilton County Indiana residents with temporary equipment need

FREELOANDONATED

Medical Equipment Loans

Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Crutches; Bath and Toilet Equipment

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Hands of Hope Northwest

Service area: Local area residents; Nampa warehouse pickup

Local area residents; Nampa warehouse pickup

FREELOANREUSED / REFURBISHED

Local Loan Program

Manual Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Walker / Rollator; Bath chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer board; Knee…

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Hillwood Presbyterian Church

Service area: Community members with temporary medical-equipment needs; confirm boundary

Community members with temporary medical-equipment needs; confirm boundary

FREELOANDONATED

Home Medical Lending Closet

Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Bed rail; Shower chair

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Hospice & Community Care

Service area: York, Chester, Lancaster and surrounding South Carolina counties

York, Chester, Lancaster and surrounding South Carolina counties

FREELOANDONATED

The Caring Closet

Wheelchair; Cane; Other DME

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Huntsville First United Methodist Church

Service area: Anyone in need; church membership not required

Anyone in need; church membership not required

FREELOANDONATED

Love Exchange

Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Toilet riser; Bed rail; Lift chair

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Iona Senior Services

Service area: Anyone in need; Washington DC base; confirm out-of-district arrangements

Anyone in need; Washington DC base; confirm out-of-district arrangements

FREELOANDONATED

Loan Closet

Manual Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Tub seat; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Reacher; Other DME

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Jewish Family Service of Lancaster

Service area: Lancaster County community, all ages

Lancaster County community, all ages

FREELOANREUSED / REFURBISHED

Medical Equipment Loan Closet

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Other DME

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