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Free medical equipment loan closets in Illinois: 11 programs listed

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 fee before you travel.

This page lists the 11 programs we found in Illinois from public sources: 10 confirmed on a program or agency page, and 1 marked Unconfirmed: call to verify. This is a partial list, not every closet in Illinois. Each listing shows its source link and the date it was last verified. Other states are listed here; states without listings are not yet researched.

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Cook County (6) · DuPage County (3) · Lake County (1) · Will County (1)

Cook County

Confirmed on program pagetownship loan closet

Medical Lending Closet (Elk Grove Township)

Elk Grove Village, IL · Cook County

Equipment: walkers, wheelchairs, shower/bath, commodes, other

Cost as stated: Free: the township's Community Services page says its services including the medical lending closet 'are available at no cost'.

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists walkers with and without seats, wheelchairs, bath seats, bed tables, bedside rails, toilet seats with handles, shower chairs and knee scooters.
Who can borrow (as stated): Residents. Borrow for three months at a time.
How to borrow (as stated): Call Social Services at 224-265-6111 to set up a pick-up time; curbside pick-up on request. Availability changes daily.
Contact (with source): 600 Landmeier, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: 224-265-6111 (from elkgrovetownship.com, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Source: https://elkgrovetownship.com/social-services/community-services/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (elkgrovetownship.com) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Confirmed on program pagevillage loan closet run by a volunteer club

Nurses Lending Closet (Palatine Nurses Club, Village of Palatine)

Palatine, IL · Cook County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('loans home healthcare equipment free of charge').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, bath chairs, crutches, canes and other small items.
Who can borrow (as stated): Residents of Palatine Township.
How to borrow (as stated): Visit during open hours (Village Hall lower level). Loans of 3-6 months with a possible extension.
Contact (with source): Village Hall, 200 E. Wood Street (lower level), Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: (847) 934-3016 (from palatine.il.us, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Wed and Sat 10:00-11:30 AM (except major holidays)
Source: https://www.palatine.il.us/772/Nurses-Lending-Closet
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (palatine.il.us) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Confirmed on program pagetownship loan closet

Medical Equipment Lending Library (River Forest Township, with Oak Park Township)

River Forest, IL · Cook County

Equipment: wheelchairs, canes, walkers, commodes, shower/bath

Cost as stated: Free ('free of charge for as long as the equipment is needed').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists wheelchairs, canes, walkers, bedside commodes and shower chairs. Page says River Forest and Oak Park Townships loan equipment; donations are accepted at both township offices.
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated on the page.
How to borrow (as stated): Check availability or place a request through the link on the township page, or call the office.
Contact (with source): 8020 Madison St, 2nd Floor, River Forest, IL 60305
Phone: 708-366-2029 (from riverforesttownship.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: supervisor@riverforesttownship.org
Source: https://www.riverforesttownship.org/medical-equipment-lending
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (riverforesttownship.org) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Confirmed on program pagetownship loan closet

Nurse's Closet (Riverside Township)

Riverside, IL · Cook County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('No, the service is free').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists commodes, bath benches and seats, walkers, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, knee scooters, toilet seat risers and grabber arms.
Who can borrow (as stated): Residents of Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield; complete a form and show proof of residency.
How to borrow (as stated): Contact the Township office first to start a loan. Up to 3 months; extension may be possible.
Contact (with source): 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546
Phone: (708) 442-4400 (from riversidetownship.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: supervisor@riversidetownship.org
Hours as posted: Nurse's Closet Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, Fri 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
Source: https://riversidetownship.org/resident-services/nurses-closet/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (riversidetownship.org) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Confirmed on program pagevillage loan closet

Durable Medical Equipment Loan Closet (Village of Schaumburg Nursing & Senior Services)

Schaumburg, IL · Cook County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('at no cost - no down payment or security deposit'). Unreturned items are invoiced for replacement cost.

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists transfer benches, bath chairs, commodes, toilet rails, seat risers, walkers, rollators, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, knee walkers, some bariatric items and daily-living aids.
Who can borrow (as stated): Schaumburg Township residents only.
How to borrow (as stated): Call (847) 923-3766 to schedule an appointment. Up to 90 days; extension possible but not guaranteed. Page says the closet is not accepting donations.
Contact (with source): 746 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Phone: (847) 923-3766 (from villageofschaumburg.com, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Pick-up and return Mon-Fri 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
Source: https://www.villageofschaumburg.com/residents/health-and-wellness/lending-of-medical-equipment
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (villageofschaumburg.com) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Unconfirmed: call to verifyvillage loan closet

Medical Lending Closet (Village of Wheeling Social Services)

Wheeling, IL · Cook County

Equipment: walkers, wheelchairs, canes, shower/bath

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

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists walkers, wheelchairs, canes, shower benches and shower chairs. Bedside commodes and raised toilet seats were removed from the closet effective June 1, 2026.
Who can borrow (as stated): Village of Wheeling residents, for short-term rehabilitation or recovery.
How to borrow (as stated): Contact the Social Services Division at 847-459-2606. Up to 60 days, based on inventory.
Contact (with source): Phone: 847-459-2606 (from wheelingil.gov, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Source: https://www.wheelingil.gov/2341/Medical-Lending
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The village's own page was read on 2026-10-17; it describes the closet but does not state a cost. Call to confirm.

DuPage County

Confirmed on program pagetownship loan closet

Medical Lending Closet (Lisle Township)

Lisle, IL · DuPage County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('at no cost to residents'; 90 days, renewable once).

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, canes, crutches and tub transfer benches or shower chairs. Closet was full and not accepting donations at the time of reading.
Who can borrow (as stated): Lisle Township residents.
How to borrow (as stated): Call the Supervisor's Office to ask if the item is available and when to pick it up.
Contact (with source): Phone: (630) 968-2087 (from lisletownship.com, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Township business hours
Source: https://www.lisletownship.com/medical-lending-closet
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (lisletownship.com) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Confirmed on program pagetownship loan closet

Medical Loan Closet (Naperville Township)

Naperville, IL · DuPage County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('at no cost for a 90-day loan period').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, tub transfer benches, shower chairs and commodes. The township is no longer accepting donations.
Who can borrow (as stated): Naperville Township residents.
How to borrow (as stated): Contact the township to request equipment. Appointment only. Up to three months, renewable once.
Contact (with source): 139 Water St, 1st Floor, Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: 630 355 2786 (from napervilletownship.com, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: eddieb@napervilletownship.com
Hours as posted: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, appointment only
Source: https://napervilletownship.com/supervisor/medical-loan-closet.html
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (napervilletownship.com) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Confirmed on program pagetownship loan closet

Medical Lending Closet (Milton Township)

Wheaton, IL · DuPage County

Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, canes, other

Cost as stated: Free ('All items are offered free of charge').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists wheelchairs, walkers, canes and knee wheelers; an electric scooter was lent in one example on the page.
Who can borrow (as stated): Township residents. Bring a valid driver's license.
How to borrow (as stated): Call before visiting to check availability, or use the request form on the page. Loaned for three months.
Contact (with source): 1492 North Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 668-1616 (from miltontownship.net, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Source: https://miltontownship.net/how_do_i/utilize_the_medical_lending_closet.php
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (miltontownship.net) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Lake County

Confirmed on program pagetownship loan closet

Lending Closet (Ela Township Health & Wellness)

Lake Zurich, IL · Lake County

Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, crutches, canes, commodes, other

Cost as stated: Free ('available to rent free of charge to Ela Township residents').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, crutches, canes, commodes, toilet seat risers, and some bariatric wheelchairs and commodes.
Who can borrow (as stated): Ela Township residents.
How to borrow (as stated): Call ahead to confirm availability. Lower level of Ela Town Hall.
Contact (with source): 1155 East IL-22, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Phone: (847) 540-8380 (from elatownship.gov, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Source: https://elatownship.gov/lending-closet/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (elatownship.gov) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Will County

Confirmed on program pagetownship loan closet

Medical Loan Closet (Joliet Township)

Joliet, IL · Will County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('This is a FREE service'; loans up to 90 days, extensions on request).

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists walkers, wheelchairs, transport chairs, commodes, shower chairs/benches and canes; some supplies such as disposable undergarments in limited quantities.
Who can borrow (as stated): Residents of Joliet Township only; photo ID to verify residency.
How to borrow (as stated): Call to check availability, complete the Agreement & Release form, then pick up at 175 W Jefferson St.
Contact (with source): 175 W. Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 726-4781 (from joliettownship.net, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00-4:00 PM
Source: https://www.joliettownship.net/services/medicalloancloset/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (joliettownship.net) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

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