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Free medical equipment loan closets in Vermont: 9 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 9 programs we found in Vermont from public sources: 7 confirmed on a program or agency page, and 2 marked Unconfirmed: call to verify. This is a partial list, not every closet in Vermont. 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.

County pages

Chittenden County (1) · Grand Isle County (1) · Orleans County (1) · Windham County (4) · Windsor County (1)

Chittenden County

Confirmed on program pagecommunity resource center loan closet

Medical Equipment Lending (Hinesburg Community Resource Center)

Hinesburg, VT · Chittenden County

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

Cost as stated: Not stated.

Last verified: 2026-10-16

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Used wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, commodes, shower seats, mobility aids.
Who can borrow (as stated): 'Any community member who has a need.'
How to borrow (as stated): Contact the center. Short-term loans for surgery/injury recovery; longer-term possible. NOTE from the page: lending closet is currently full and not accepting donations.
Contact (with source): Phone: 802-482-4946 (call to confirm)
Source: https://www.hinesburgresource.org/programs.html
https://search.vermont211.org/search?query=LH-0600.5000-970&query_label=Wheelchairs%2FWheeled+Mobility&query_type=taxonomy
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-16 and states the lending.

Grand Isle County

Confirmed on program pagenonprofit loan closet

Durable Equipment Lending Closet (C.I.D.E.R.)

South Hero, VT · Grand Isle County

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

Cost as stated: No charge to the individual; donations welcome.

Last verified: 2026-10-16

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, shower chairs, tub transfer benches, crutches, canes, bedside commodes; short or long term.
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated beyond serving Grand Isle County (Vermont 211 lists Grand Isle County as service area).
How to borrow (as stated): Call or email to get or donate items; donated items must be clean and in working condition. An inventory list is posted on the page.
Contact (with source): 12 Carter Lane, South Hero, VT 05486
Phone: 802-372-6425 (call to confirm)
Email: Info@cidervt.org
Source: https://www.cidervt.org/what-we-do/equipment-lending
https://search.vermont211.org/search/064d8122-caee-5d76-bc40-77109a137754
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-16 and states the lending.

Orleans County

Unconfirmed: call to verifyambulance-service equipment exchange

Medical Equipment Exchange (Glover Ambulance Used Medical Equipment)

West Glover, VT · Orleans County

Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, shower/bath, hospital beds

Cost as stated: Not stated (described as exchange/recycling).

Last verified: 2026-10-16

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Vermont 211 describes a recycling/exchange program of used DME incl. electric hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, canes, crutches, and information/referral to other Vermont loan/exchange programs.
Who can borrow (as stated): 'Individuals in need' per Vermont 211.
How to borrow (as stated): Not stated.
Contact (with source): 765 Parker Road, West Glover, VT 05875
Phone: 802-525-4051 (from search.vermont211.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Phone as published in the Vermont 211 record for this program (211's own 'last verified' date: 05/19/2025; hours vary; leave a message for a return call). Not yet confirmed by a call.
Source: https://search.vermont211.org/search?query=LH-0600.5000-970&query_label=Wheelchairs%2FWheeled+Mobility&query_type=taxonomy
https://search.vermont211.org/search/f78d52a0-9182-5c74-a9e4-d2b4150727f0
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Verification note: Listed only by a third-party directory/PDF (see source). Program's own page was not confirmed on 2026-10-16. Call before traveling. Whether it is a loan or an exchange/giveaway is not clear.

Windham County

Confirmed on program pagecommunity nonprofit loan program

Medical Equipment loans (Grafton Cares)

Grafton, VT · Windham County

Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, hospital beds, shower/bath, other

Cost as stated: 'Available for free loan.'

Last verified: 2026-10-16

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Hospital beds, wheelchairs, bathroom equipment, walkers, crutches and more.
Who can borrow (as stated): Page heading: serving Grafton & Athens, VT.
How to borrow (as stated): Contact one of the people listed on the page, or the group's email.
Contact (with source): Phone: (802) 843-2312 (call to confirm)
Email: graftonvtcares@gmail.com
Phone is listed on the page beside a named contact.
Source: https://graftoncares.org/help-for-those-in-need
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-16 and states the lending.

Confirmed on program pagecommunity nonprofit loan program

Durable Medical Equipment Loan (Putney Community Cares)

Putney, VT · Windham County

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

Cost as stated: All equipment loans are free of charge.

Last verified: 2026-10-16

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, canes and quad canes, raised toilet seats, shower chairs, crutches, transport wheelchairs, hospital bed, Hoyer lift (varies).
Who can borrow (as stated): Loans primarily to individuals; also clinicians for clients. 'No geographic restrictions, most borrowers come from Vermont.' Program is for people who cannot afford such equipment.
How to borrow (as stated): Contact the coordinator. Items are asked to be returned when no longer needed so they can go to others on the waitlist. Loan time varies from a day to months.
Contact (with source): Email: coordinator@putneycommunitycares.org
Source: https://www.putneycommunitycares.org/durable-medical-equipment-loan
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-16 and states the lending. The phone number was partly obscured in the text read, so only the email is shown.

Confirmed on program pagecommunity nonprofit loan closet

Home Care Equipment Loans (Westminster Cares)

Westminster, VT · Windham County

Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, other

Cost as stated: No charge.

Last verified: 2026-10-16

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page says 'equipment, such as walkers, wheelchairs, etc.'
Who can borrow (as stated): Serves Westminster and surrounding towns; Vermont 211 lists adults 60+ and adults 21+ with disabilities.
How to borrow (as stated): Contact Westminster Cares by phone or email.
Contact (with source): Phone: (802) 722-3607 (call to confirm)
Email: westminstercaresvt@gmail.com
Source: https://www.westminstercares.org/meals-on-wheels--other-services.html
https://search.vermont211.org/search/3a227484-cac6-5c25-859f-d173f48e24e6
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-16 and states the lending.

Unconfirmed: call to verifynonprofit loan program

Assistive Technology Lending Program (Valley Village)

Townshend, VT · Windham County

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

Cost as stated: Not stated.

Last verified: 2026-10-16

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Walkers, crutches, canes, shower chairs, commodes; other daily-living aids may be available.
Who can borrow (as stated): Vermont 211 lists a service area of many West River Valley towns (e.g., Townshend, Grafton, Jamaica, Londonderry, Wardsboro).
How to borrow (as stated): Vermont 211 lists application 'by telephone'.
Contact (with source): 461 Grafton Road, Townshend, VT 05353
Phone: (802) 365-7190 (from valleyvillagevt.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Main number from the organization's own contact page; that page does not mention equipment lending. Vermont 211 describes the lending library. Not yet confirmed by a call.
Source: https://search.vermont211.org/search/c4e9a790-7e7c-5386-a4a1-a19a51e0fc60
https://valleyvillagevt.org/contact/
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Verification note: Listed only by a third-party directory/PDF (see source). Program's own page was not confirmed on 2026-10-16. Call before traveling. Vermont 211 entry; the organization's own page was not read.

Windsor County

Confirmed on program pagesenior center loan closet

Medical Equipment loans (The Thompson Senior Center)

Woodstock, VT · Windsor County

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

Cost as stated: No charge and no time limit on borrowing.

Last verified: 2026-10-16

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Walkers, rollators, canes, commodes, shower chairs, wheelchairs, other adaptive equipment; used, as-is.
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated.
How to borrow (as stated): Contact the Aging at Home coordinator to borrow or donate. Staff cannot advise on use; The Thompson is not liable for use or misuse.
Contact (with source): 99 Senior Lane, Woodstock, VT 05091
Phone: (802) 457-3277 (call to confirm)
Email: sborz@thompsonseniorcenter.org
Source: https://www.thompsonseniorcenter.org/services/resources/
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-16 and states the lending.

Statewide programs

Confirmed on program pagestate assistive-technology loan program

Borrow It (Vermont Assistive Technology Program, DAIL)

Statewide, VT · Statewide County

Equipment: other

Cost as stated: Loaned for 30 days, free of charge; free shipping.

Last verified: 2026-10-16

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Assistive-technology equipment listed on the AT4ALL inventory site; not a general wheelchair/walker closet.
Who can borrow (as stated): Page does not state restrictions in the text read.
How to borrow (as stated): After a demonstration or seeing an item you want to try, request an AT loan from the AT4ALL inventory website; can be shipped to you.
Contact (with source): Not published on the program's page. See the source link.
Source: https://dail.vermont.gov/assistive-technology-program/services/borrow-it
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Verification note: Vermont DAIL page read via search result on 2026-10-16.

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