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
Senior Citizens United Community Services
Service area: Camden County residents age 60+ unable to afford equipment
Camden County residents age 60+ unable to afford equipment
Lending Closet for Medical Appliances
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Senior Life Services of Morgan County
Service area: Morgan County residents age 60 or older
Morgan County residents age 60 or older
Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →SMD-HELP Foundation / FreemasonsHELP
Service area: Greater Boston / surrounding communities; confirm borrower travel limits
Greater Boston / surrounding communities; confirm borrower travel limits
Hospital Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchair; Rollator; Tub Bench; Hospital Bed; Sling Lift; Cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Society for disABILITIES
Service area: Stanislaus County; outside-county borrowers allowed with refundable cash deposit
Stanislaus County; outside-county borrowers allowed with refundable cash deposit
Medical loan closet
Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Society for Lending Comforts to the Sick
Service area: Community members needing assistance; exact limits confirm
Community members needing assistance; exact limits confirm
Medical Equipment Lending Closet
Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutches; Commode; Shower Chair; Bath Bench
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Soroptimist International of Sequim
Service area: Sequim School District residents only
Sequim School District residents only
Medical Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Cane; Crutch; Bed rail; Knee scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →SOURCES for Community Independent Living
Service area: Benton, Washington, Madison and Carroll counties
Benton, Washington, Madison and Carroll counties
Loan Closet
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer board
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Spartanburg Shares
Service area: Spartanburg County residents
Spartanburg County residents
Medical loan closet
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Transfer board; Tub transfer bench; Bedside commode; Knee…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →St. John Episcopal Church
Service area: Bandon neighbors; temporary recovery/end-of-life/insurance gap needs
Bandon neighbors; temporary recovery/end-of-life/insurance gap needs
Medical Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky
Service area: Northern Kentucky home-recovery applicants; confirm specific county eligibility
Northern Kentucky home-recovery applicants; confirm specific county eligibility
Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Toilet riser
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Suffield Community Aid
Service area: Suffield residents
Suffield residents
Medical Equipment Loans
Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker; Bath Seat; Commode; Crutches; Cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Sun City West Foundation
Service area: Sun City West, Sun City Grand, Corte Bella, Arizona Traditions, Sun Village
Sun City West, Sun City Grand, Corte Bella, Arizona Traditions, Sun Village
Helping Hands Equipment Loans
Manual Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Canes; Crutches; Shower chairs; Bath benches; Bedside commodes; Transfer boards; Wheelchair Ramp; Portable…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Sun Lakes Sheriff's Posse
Service area: Sun Lakes residents only
Sun Lakes residents only
Medical Equipment Loaner Program
Wheelchair; Knee scooter; Crutches; Bath seats; Canes
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Suncoast Center for Independent Living
Service area: Sarasota and Manatee County residents with disabilities lacking funds/insurance
Sarasota and Manatee County residents with disabilities lacking funds/insurance
FAAST equipment reuse partner
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Transfer bench; Transfer board; Bedside commode; Lift…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Team Up With Families
Service area: All welcome; Waukesha pickup, no geographic restriction stated
All welcome; Waukesha pickup, no geographic restriction stated
Katy’s Kloset
Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair; Manual Wheelchair; Walker; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Bath and Toilet Equipment; Canes; Crutches
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Temple Beth-El
Service area: Entire community; pickup in Great Neck
Entire community; pickup in Great Neck
Medical Equipment Lending Program
Wheelchair; Walker; Knee Scooter; Crutches; Cane; Shower Chair; Commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →The Legacy Foundation
Service area: South Dakota statewide and some Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska border communities
South Dakota statewide and some Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska border communities
Owen’s Outfitters medical equipment lending
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Scooter — subtype unconfirmed; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Wheelchair Ramp; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Shower…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →The Lending Closet
Service area: Billings and surrounding communities
Billings and surrounding communities
Free short-term medical equipment loans
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Toilet accessories; Walking boot; Knee scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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