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Medical Equipment and Drug Donations

The purpose of this web site is to provide individuals assistance in finding charities or service organizations willing to accept donations of unused medications and durable medical goods.

Many individuals during their lives may have experienced the death of a family member or friend. These individuals may have just filled their prescriptions or purchased medical supplies for the ill person. You may be the one responsible for the disposition of these items after the person has died and you don't know what your options are. Certain drugs and supplies can be used at free clinics in the United States, and other items need to be sent overseas. 

Medication Specifics 

  1. Medications need to be in the original package or bottle so the pills and strength can be identified.
  2. The medication cannot be expired to use in the USA; other countries and missions may be able to use expired medications.
  3. WhoMever dispenses the meds, such as the free clinic, cannot charge for the medications or medical equipment.
  4. If in a “bubble package”, it must be unopened.
  5. No clinics accept narcotics.

Durable Medical Goods
Examples: walkers, wheelchairs, beds, canes, unopened dressing packages, unused oxygen tubing, etc.

Clinics that Accept Donations 

Living Healthy Community Clinic UW-Oshkosh

1510 Doctor Ct
Oshkosh, WI
920-424-1242

They will take anything, from medications to durable medical goods. Their patients have many needs and they would be happy to accept almost anything. To donate, just call them or drop off when they are open. 

Hours:
Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 2 PM
Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4 PM
No Fridays or weekends
 
St. Vincent De Paul Store
1924 W. College Ave
Appleton, WI  54914
920-739-1679

Will take medical supplies, excluding chemicals. To view a list of what they will and will not take go to:  http://www.svdpappleton.org/  

Fr. Carr’s Place 2B
1850 Robin Ave.
Oshkosh, WI  54901
920-231-2378

Will take medical supplies and drugs, excluding narcotics.

Larsen-Winchester Lions Club - Medical Loan Closet
920-427-3244
Will take medical supplies (walkers/wheelchairs/crutches/beds).  Usually don't take dressing or oxygen tubing.  Do not take drugs.

Calumet County Health Department and Home Health Care / Hospice
206 Court Street
Chilton, WI
920-849-1432

Will take any Durable Medical Equipment (including lift chairs) in good working order.

Wieting Family Funeral Home
411 Main Street
Chilton WI

1212 Teckla Place
Kiel WI
920-849-4941 or 920-894-4943

Will take any medical equipment including prosthetic devices and pacemakers.

Other Resources:  
www.medicalteams.org
www.cfhi.org

 

Revised 2-17-12