All donations accepted must be gently used, be in “like new” condition, and be easily repaired, maintained, and/or cleaned and sanitized. For example, we must be able to make minor repairs such as – tightening screws, replacing rubber tips on canes and crutches, etc.

Items Accepted

• Any regular metal DME items that have a surface that can be sanitized with solution, e.g. canes, walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, commodes, toilet seats, shower chairs
• Nebulizer systems that can have the outside sanitized and filters/accessories replaced
• Urinary or bowel control products like Depends
• Bed protection pads
• Oxygen tubing and masks in sealed packages
• Any unopened medical supplies such as catheters, bandages, colostomy supplies, diabetic supplies such as lancets and test strips

Not Accepted

• Pillows without plastic covering
• Upholstered items
• CPAP and BiPAP machines
• Oxygen Concentrators
• Anything that is obviously very old and soiled or has foreign substances (hair, mold, mildew, etc.) covering a large portion of the surface
• Anything that is severely cracked or rusted and may be structurally compromised or beyond basic repair
• Prosthetics or items fitted for a specific user
• Personal prescription medications
• Food or clothes
• Broken or incomplete equipment
• Hazardous materials
• Expired items or items that expire within one year
• Urinary catheter
• Large furniture (hospital beds, etc.)

Please bring any donations to:

Manatee County Community Health
202 6th Avenue East, Suite B
Bradenton, FL 34208