Free medical equipment loan closets in Alachua County, FL

Medical equipment loan closets in Alachua County, Florida

Medical disclaimer. Nothing here is medical advice. Equipment that fits badly can cause injury or fall risk. Ask a doctor, nurse, or physical or occupational therapist what you need and what size before you borrow.

Call first. Stock changes daily and many programs run on volunteer hours or by appointment. Confirm hours, stock, who can borrow and any deposit before you travel.

This page lists 1 program in Alachua County, Florida that we found in public sources: 0 confirmed on the program's own page and 1 not yet confirmed (marked Unconfirmed: call to verify). Towns covered: Gainesville. Each listing shows its source link and the date it was last checked. This is not a complete list of every closet in the county.

Unconfirmed: call to verifyindependent living center loan closet

Durable Medical Equipment Closet (Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida)

Gainesville, FL · Alachua County

Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, shower/bath, other

Cost as stated: Not stated on the page. (The page does not say free.)

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, shower chairs and more. Inventory is in a storage unit, so call to schedule pick-up. Ocala office: 352-368-3788. Service area counties: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee, Union.
Who can borrow (as stated): Community members with disabilities or recovering from injury or surgery; aimed at uninsured and underinsured people.
How to borrow (as stated): Call to schedule a pick-up or drop-off.
Contact (with source): 222 SW 36th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607 (per FAAST directory)
Phone: 352-378-7474 (from cilncf.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Source: https://www.cilncf.org/durable-medical-equipment-dme-closet/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The page was read on 2026-10-17 and describes the lending, but it does not state that the loans are free or give a cost. Call to confirm cost, eligibility and stock.