Our inventory contains wheelchairs, rollators, walkers, knee scooters, canes, crutches, commodes and more. Inventory changes frequently, however. We also have packages of absorbent underwear and other personal care items.
The Equipment Types page shows the types of equipment we typically have available. Come to our locations to see if we have what you need.
Please visit our San Carlos or SSF location during the scheduled Saturday distribution hours. Details are at the bottom of the web page.
Equipment is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
We do not deliver equipment to users. Please pick it up from our San Carlos and SSF location during the scheduled Saturday distribution hours. For equipment that comes in different sizes (e.g. wheelchairs), it’s also beneficial for you to try out the available options in person at our location.
We also do not pick up equipment. Please drop it off at our San Carlos location during its scheduled Wednesday donation/return hours or at our SSF location during its scheduled Thursday donation/return hours.
Please return the equipment so that we can provide it to another client who needs it. Once you are ready to return it, drop off the equipment at our San Carlos or South San Francisco location during the scheduled donation/return hours. (No form is required.)
Funds come from grants and donations from Rotary Clubs, governmental and private organizations, and individuals like you. We use these funds to cover the cost of cleaning, storing, and managing the equipment. We have no paid employees and rely on our purpose-driven volunteers to carry out this initiative.
No, but donations are always greatly appreciated to help cover our ongoing expenses.
You are welcome to visit our San Carlos or SSF location during the open hours. While we serve clients primarily in San Mateo County, we also help people no matter where you live. If you are searching for a program geographically closer to you, check out ReCARES in Oakland, San Francisco, and Marin.
If you need transportation assistance, please check out SamTrans Paratransit / Redi-Wheels (pilot program now offers same-day paratransit trips based on availability), Peninsula Rides, the City of San Mateo’s Senior Rides program, or the PJCC Get Up & Go service. Lugg can transport larger items. Racct can collect all of your donations in one visit and distribute to multiple charities for you.