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
The Thompson Center
Service area: Woodstock-area community; equipment borrower boundary confirm
Woodstock-area community; equipment borrower boundary confirm
Medical Equipment Loans
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Commode; Shower Chair; Other Adaptive Equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Three Rivers, Inc.
Service area: Wamego and regional communities; exact boundary Unknown
Wamego and regional communities; exact boundary Unknown
Medical Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bedside commode; Wheelchair Ramp; Toilet riser
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Town of Salem / Ingram Senior Center
Service area: Community borrowers; UNH identifies NH resident eligibility
Community borrowers; UNH identifies NH resident eligibility
Medical Equipment Loaner Program
Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker; Canes; Crutches; Shower Bench; Commode; Bed Assist Bar
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Town of Simsbury
Service area: Simsbury community with temporary or permanent disability
Simsbury community with temporary or permanent disability
Medical Equipment Loan Locker
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Knee Scooter; Bed Rail
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Service area: Bradford, Lackawanna, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming AT counties; program says individuals served regardless location
Bradford, Lackawanna, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming AT counties; program says individuals served regardless location
ATRC — free reused DME and AT loans
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →UPMC Horizon & Jameson Health Foundations
Service area: Mercer/Lawrence and surrounding service area residents in need; UPMC patient status not required
Mercer/Lawrence and surrounding service area residents in need; UPMC patient status not required
Medical Equipment Recycling Program — Farrell
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Tub bench; Bedside commode; Bed rail; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →UPMC Horizon & Jameson Health Foundations
Service area: Mercer/Lawrence and surrounding service area residents in need; UPMC patient status not required
Mercer/Lawrence and surrounding service area residents in need; UPMC patient status not required
Medical Equipment Recycling Program — Greenville
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Tub bench; Bedside commode; Bed rail; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →UPMC Horizon & Jameson Health Foundations
Service area: Mercer/Lawrence and surrounding service area residents in need; UPMC patient status not required
Mercer/Lawrence and surrounding service area residents in need; UPMC patient status not required
Medical Equipment Recycling Program — New Castle
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Tub bench; Bedside commode; Bed rail; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6654
Service area: De Soto-area community
De Soto-area community
Community medical equipment loans
Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Walker / Rollator; Bedside commode; Shower chair; Cane; Crutch
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Visiting Nurses Foundation
Service area: Lewis and Thurston County residents
Lewis and Thurston County residents
Medical Equipment Bank — Centralia
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Bedside commode; Bed assist rail; Knee/leg scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Visiting Nurses Foundation
Service area: Lewis and Thurston County residents
Lewis and Thurston County residents
Medical Equipment Bank — Chehalis
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Bedside commode; Bed assist rail; Knee/leg scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Volar Center for Independent Living
Service area: El Paso-area people unable to buy needed equipment; precise boundary Unknown
El Paso-area people unable to buy needed equipment; precise boundary Unknown
Medical Equipment and Supplies Lending Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →West Haven Senior Center
Service area: Any West Haven resident in need
Any West Haven resident in need
Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker; Commode; Cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Western Mass HELP
Service area: Western Massachusetts community
Western Massachusetts community
Hospital Equipment Loan Program
Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Hoyer Lift; Transfer Chair; Lift Chair; Bath Bench; Commode; Canes; Crutches
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Western New York Independent Living
Service area: Genesee / local center service area; surrounding county eligibility confirm
Genesee / local center service area; surrounding county eligibility confirm
Batavia Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Crutches; Shower Bench; Raised Toilet Seat; Portable Ramp
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Western New York Independent Living
Service area: Erie / local center service area; surrounding county eligibility confirm
Erie / local center service area; surrounding county eligibility confirm
Buffalo Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Crutches; Shower Bench; Raised Toilet Seat; Portable Ramp
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Western New York Independent Living
Service area: Niagara / local center service area; surrounding county eligibility confirm
Niagara / local center service area; surrounding county eligibility confirm
Niagara Falls Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Crutches; Shower Bench; Raised Toilet Seat; Portable Ramp
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Westfield Church United Church of Christ
Service area: Windham and New London counties, Connecticut; Rhode Island
Windham and New London counties, Connecticut; Rhode Island
Borrowed Blessings
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Shower Chair; Commode; Cane; Crutches; Hospital Table
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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