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
KAFASI / Kenosha County ADRC
Service area: Anyone in need may inquire; specific eligibility confirm
Anyone in need may inquire; specific eligibility confirm
Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Crutches; Commode; Transfer Bench; Shower Chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →KC HELP
Service area: Washington; Tri-Cities coordinating center
Washington; Tri-Cities coordinating center
Hospital equipment lending — regional center
Power Wheelchair; Scooter — subtype unconfirmed; Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bath bench;…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Kelea Foundation
Service area: Maui community; Central Maui pickup
Maui community; Central Maui pickup
Maui Medical Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker; Cane; Crutches; Shower Chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Lake of the Woods Lions Club
Service area: Orange County residents
Orange County residents
Medical equipment loan program
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bedside commode; Shower chair; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Lending Hands of Michigan
Service area: Allegan, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties
Allegan, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties
DME Loan Program
Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker; Bath and Toilet Equipment; Canes; Crutches
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Manatee County Department of Public Safety / Community Health
Service area: Manatee County community; confirm eligibility/pickup address
Manatee County community; confirm eligibility/pickup address
Community Health Lending Library
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bedside commode; Orthotic equipment; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Maximizing Independent Living Choices (MILC)
Service area: Franklin and St. Lawrence counties
Franklin and St. Lawrence counties
Adaptive Equipment Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Commode; Shower Chair; Transfer Bench; Beach / All-Terrain Wheelchair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Medical Loan Closet of Henderson County
Service area: Western North Carolina neighbors
Western North Carolina neighbors
Low/no-cost equipment loans
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Cane; Crutch; Patient Lift; Knee scooter; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Tub transfer bench; Other…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Methodist Health System
Service area: Omaha-area people unable to afford equipment; exact residency boundary Unknown
Omaha-area people unable to afford equipment; exact residency boundary Unknown
Methodist Equipment Loan Program
Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Dressing aids
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Mobility Aids Lending Library (MALL)
Service area: All Indiana residents and visitors may collect in Bloomington
All Indiana residents and visitors may collect in Bloomington
Standard Medical Equipment / Mobility Aids
Manual Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Shower Chair; Commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Mount Desert Nursing Association
Service area: Mount Desert Island, Trenton and Lamoine
Mount Desert Island, Trenton and Lamoine
Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Shower Chair; Transfer Bench; Commode; Canes; Crutches
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Mt. Si Senior Center
Service area: Snoqualmie Valley residents
Snoqualmie Valley residents
Home Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Knee scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership
Service area: Nebraska; arrange with regional equipment office
Nebraska; arrange with regional equipment office
AT4ALL equipment loan / reuse — Kearney
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Cane; Crutch; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership
Service area: Nebraska; arrange with regional equipment office
Nebraska; arrange with regional equipment office
AT4ALL equipment loan / reuse — Omaha
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Cane; Crutch; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →No Place Like Home
Service area: Kennebunk seniors/community; call for surrounding-town eligibility
Kennebunk seniors/community; call for surrounding-town eligibility
Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower Chair; Tub Transfer Bench; Commode; Canes; Crutches; Bed Rail
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Options Center for Independent Living
Service area: Kankakee and Iroquois area; two offices use one equipment program intake
Kankakee and Iroquois area; two offices use one equipment program intake
Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchair; Walker; Rollator; Cane; Bed Rails
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Orono Health Association
Service area: Orono community
Orono community
Medical Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Crutches; Commode; Transfer Bench; Bed Rail
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Pawling Resource Center
Service area: Anyone in the region; exact boundary confirm
Anyone in the region; exact boundary confirm
Equipment Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutches; Commode; Hospital Bed; Bed Rail
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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