Free Canes & Walking Aids
Programs may offer this equipment as part of broader mobility or medical-equipment assistance.
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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
Porter County Aging and Community Services
Service area: Porter County individuals and families
Porter County individuals and families
Medical Loan Closet
Non-motorized Wheelchair; Walker; Canes; Crutches; Shower Bench; Toilet Chair; Bed Rail
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Preston County Senior Citizens
Service area: Preston County seniors or residents with disabilities
Preston County seniors or residents with disabilities
Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Project Access of Durham County
Service area: Durham County residents
Durham County residents
HELP equipment loan closet
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Cane; Crutch; Knee scooter; Bedside commode; Shower chair; Tub transfer bench; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Purpose Driven Foundation
Service area: Bakersfield / Kern County
Bakersfield / Kern County
Equip for Life
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Cane; Crutches; Knee scooter; Shower chair; Bath bench
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Putnam County Council on Aging
Service area: Putnam County residents age60+
Putnam County residents age60+
Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker; Cane; Shower Chair; Transfer Bench; Commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Putney Community Cares
Service area: No geographic restrictions; most borrowers from Vermont
No geographic restrictions; most borrowers from Vermont
Durable Medical Equipment Loan
Wheelchair; Transport Wheelchair; Walker; Commode; Cane; Shower Chair; Crutches; Hospital Bed; Hoyer Lift
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Quincy Helping Hand
Service area: Quincy and South Shore
Quincy and South Shore
Equipment Loan / Donations
Manual Wheelchair; Walker; Crutches; Cane; Commode; Tub Bench
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie
Service area: Poughkeepsie area; exact eligibility boundary Unknown
Poughkeepsie area; exact eligibility boundary Unknown
Anne Hartwell MedEquip Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker / Rollator; Hoyer Lift; Shower Chair; Bath Bench; Commode; Crutches; Canes
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Resource Center for Disability Solutions
Service area: Brevard County registered consumers; joint Brevard/Indian River service
Brevard County registered consumers; joint Brevard/Indian River service
Durable medical equipment Loan Closet
Mobility Scooter; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Portable ramp; Cane; Bedside commode; Shower chair; Bath bench; Knee scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Resource Center for Disability Solutions
Service area: Indian River County registered consumers; joint Brevard/Indian River service
Indian River County registered consumers; joint Brevard/Indian River service
Durable medical equipment Loan Closet
Mobility Scooter; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Portable ramp; Cane; Bedside commode; Shower chair; Bath bench; Knee scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
Service area: RCIL regional communities near El Dorado; confirm boundary
RCIL regional communities near El Dorado; confirm boundary
DME loan closet — El Dorado
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bath bench; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Grab bar
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
Service area: RCIL regional communities near Emporia; confirm boundary
RCIL regional communities near Emporia; confirm boundary
DME loan closet — Emporia
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bath bench; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Grab bar
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
Service area: RCIL regional communities near Iola; confirm boundary
RCIL regional communities near Iola; confirm boundary
DME loan closet — Iola
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bath bench; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Grab bar
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
Service area: RCIL regional communities near Osage City; confirm boundary
RCIL regional communities near Osage City; confirm boundary
DME loan closet — Osage City
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bath bench; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Grab bar
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
Service area: RCIL regional communities near Topeka; confirm boundary
RCIL regional communities near Topeka; confirm boundary
DME loan closet — Topeka
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bath bench; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Grab bar
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Roads To Independence
Service area: Weber, Morgan and Davis counties
Weber, Morgan and Davis counties
Assistive technology loan bank
Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutches; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Toilet riser; Bed cane; Lift chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Rogue River Community Center
Service area: Rogue River community
Rogue River community
Medical equipment loans
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Scituate Etrusco Associates
Service area: Abington, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Rockland, Whitman, Scituate
Abington, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Rockland, Whitman, Scituate
DME Loans
Manual Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Sit-to-Stand; Shower Bench; Commode; Cane; Crutches; Small Ramp; Hospital Beds PAUSED
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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