Join Us in Making a Difference
STLHELP hosts regular equipment drives to collect gently used home medical items that are critically needed in our communities. These events are powered by neighbors just like you—volunteers, donors, schools, churches—working together to help others regain safety, mobility, and dignity.
📅 Upcoming Drives
Saturday, November 9, 2025
Jefferson County Recycling Fair
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
High Ridge Elementary School
2843 Community Lane, Hillsboro, MO 63050
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Hospital beds (Invacare brand only)
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Walkers & rollators
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Shower chairs, benches & tubs transfers
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Wheelchairs (manual)
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Pediatric equipment
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Bedside commodes & tables
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Bathroom safety items (rails, toilet seats, etc.)
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❌ What We Cannot Accept
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Power chairs or scooters with non-working batteries
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Large or built-in items like chair lifts or stair lifts
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Medical supplies like oxygen or CPAP hoses
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Custom prosthetics, ostomy supplies, adult diapers
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Unsafe or non-repairable equipment
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🙋 Volunteer With Us
Already registered to volunteer? Email HELP@STLHELP.ORG.
If you’re new, we’d love to have you! You can help by:
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Staffing the drop-off station
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Checking donation items
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Assisting with collection & loading trucks
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Greeting donors & answering questions
Every hand helps—and there’s a role for everyone.
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📢 Why These Drives Matter
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Many people can't wait weeks or months for insurance to deliver what they need
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Equipment drives help fill immediate gaps with items already in usable condition
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Drives support sustainability: we refurbish and reuse instead of letting items sit in landfills
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💡 Get Involved / Partner With Us
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Host a drive at your school, church, or workplace
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Spread the word—share flyers, social media posts, or set up donation boxes
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Donate gently used equipment yourself
👉 Email HELP@STLHELP.ORG to learn how your group can lead a drive.
💌 Thanks = Touching Lives
Thank you for contributing. Every walker, every chair, every donated item makes a big difference in the life of someone who needs it.
