Home Medical Equipment Drives:

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

What We Accept / Need Most

Hospital beds (Invacare brand only)
Walkers & rollators
Shower chairs, benches & tubs transfers
Wheelchairs (manual)
Pediatric equipment
Bedside commodes & tables
Bathroom safety items (rails, toilet seats, etc.)

What We Cannot Accept

Power chairs or scooters with non-working batteries
Large or built-in items like chair lifts or stair lifts
Medical supplies like oxygen or CPAP hoses
Custom prosthetics, ostomy supplies, adult diapers
Unsafe or non-repairable equipment

Volunteer With Us

If you’re new, we’d love to have you! You can help by:

Staffing the drop-off station
Checking donation items
Assisting with collection & loading trucks
Greeting donors & answering questions

Every hand helps—and there’s a role for everyone.

Why These Drives Matter

Many people can't wait weeks or months for insurance to deliver what they need
Equipment drives help fill immediate gaps with items already in usable condition
Drives support sustainability: we refurbish and reuse instead of letting items sit in landfills

Get Involved / Partner With Us

Host a drive at your school, church, or workplace
Spread the word—share flyers, social media posts, or set up donation boxes
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.