Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) – Medical Loan Closet is a Minnesota donation resource in St. Louis County that accepts qualifying medical, mobility, or assistive equipment for reuse. Examples documented for this program include wheelchairs, shower chairs, commodes, walkers, crutches, canes, and raised toilet seats. Donated equipment should generally be clean, safe, and in usable condition. Call ahead for current acceptance; the program specifies gently used, clean, fully functioning equipment. Extension 6899 is listed for the medical-loan program. This is a specialized donation option rather than a general household-goods outlet, so executors should separate qualifying health and mobility items from the rest of an estate before delivery.

For executors and families clearing a residence, a medical-equipment reuse program can keep useful equipment in circulation while providing an appropriate local destination for items that many ordinary thrift stores will not accept. Save a trip! Call first to confirm hours and that they are accepting what you’re bringing.