MELP -Medical Equipment Loan Program

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MELP -Medical Equipment Loan Program

MELP's loan program helps people with disabilities or illnesses that require medical equipment.

03/11/2026

At our San Carlos location we have about dozen prosthetic socks available- Come by Saturday between 9:30-11:30am ( please do not come late as the pediatric side Able closet starts and they need the space - thank you)
MELP is a free medical equipment loan program.
MELP & ABLE CLOSET are run by 100% volunteer nonprofit organization that serves all of California . For MELP we have two locations first one has been in San Carlos for over 3 years. We need volunteers on Wednesdays from 2-4 to take in and clean donations. Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am to loan out equipment.
Our new SSF location takes in donations on Thursdays 2-4pm and loans out equipment on Saturdays from 9-11 am.
Able Closet is in our San Carlos location and they do both loans and donations on Saturdays from 12-2pm.
San Carlos location 1063 East San Carlos Ave - behind the train station
SSF location 325 Corey Way #112 SSF
https://www.freemedequip.org/

03/06/2026

We have cases of these at our SSF location come by Saturday 9:00 -11:00am 325 Corey Way #112 .
MELP is a free medical equipment loan program.
MELP & ABLE CLOSET are run by 100% volunteer nonprofit organization that serves all of California . For MELP we have two locations first one has been in San Carlos for over 3 years. We need volunteers on Wednesdays from 2-4 to take in and clean donations. Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am to loan out equipment.
Our new SSF location takes in donations on Thursdays 2-4pm and loans out equipment on Saturdays from 9-11 am.
Able Closet is in our San Carlos location and they do both loans and donations on Saturdays from 12-2pm.
San Carlos location 1063 East San Carlos Ave - behind the train station
SSF location 325 Corey Way #112 SSF
https://www.freemedequip.org/

03/01/2026

Yesterday we had another record day serving 75 people in our San Carlos location 🥳! Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers, donors and all of those who donated. We couldn’t do without you your help! 🤩🤩🤩
MELP is a free medical equipment loan program.
MELP & ABLE CLOSET are run by 100% volunteer nonprofit organization that serves all of California . For MELP we have two locations first one has been in San Carlos for over 3 years. We need volunteers on Wednesdays from 2-4 to take in and clean donations. Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am to loan out equipment.
Our new SSF location takes in donations on Thursdays 2-4pm and loans out equipment on Saturdays from 9-11 am.
Able Closet is in our San Carlos location and they do both loans and donations on Saturdays from 12-2pm.
San Carlos location 1063 East San Carlos Ave - behind the train station
SSF location 325 Corey Way #112 SSF
https://www.freemedequip.org/

02/28/2026

MELP is open today San Carlos location 9:30-11:30 am.
MELP is a free medical equipment loan program.
MELP & ABLE CLOSET are run by 100% volunteer nonprofit organization that serves all of California . For MELP we have two locations first one has been in San Carlos for over 3 years. We need volunteers on Wednesdays from 2-4 to take in and clean donations. Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am to loan out equipment.
Our new SSF location takes in donations on Thursdays 2-4pm and loans out equipment on Saturdays from 9-11 am.
Able Closet is in our San Carlos location and they do both loans and donations on Saturdays from 12-2pm.
San Carlos location 1063 East San Carlos Ave - behind the train station
SSF location 325 Corey Way #112 SSF
https://www.freemedequip.org/

02/16/2026

Happy Sunday Funday - In our San Carlos location we have an Ottobock Walkon This carbon-fiber device supports drop-foot conditions.
It is used but in excellent condition.
Size Small for right foot.
US shoe size Men’s 5-6, or Women’s 6-8.5
Comes with a new/unused calf protective band.
Our new SSF location takes in donations on Thursdays 2-4pm and loans out equipment on Saturdays from 9-11 am.
Able Closet is in our San Carlos location and they do both loans and donations on Saturdays from 12-2pm.
San Carlos location 1063 East San Carlos Ave - behind the train station
SSF location 325 Corey Way #112 SSF
https://www.freemedequip.org/
# San Mateo

02/09/2026

Thank you to all of great wonderful volunteers and people who donated items & money to make it possible for us serve 61 Clients on Saturday with loaning 255 items.

MELP is a free medical equipment loan program.
MELP & ABLE CLOSET are run by 100% volunteer nonprofit organization that serves all of California . For MELP we have two locations first one has been in San Carlos for over 3 years. We need volunteers on Wednesdays from 2-4 to take in and clean donations. Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am to loan out equipment.
Our new SSF location takes in donations on Thursdays 2-4pm and loans out equipment on Saturdays from 9-11 am.
Able Closet is in our San Carlos location and they do both loans and donations on Saturdays from 12-2pm.
San Carlos location 1063 East San Carlos Ave - behind the train station
SSF location 325 Corey Way #112 SSF
https://www.freemedequip.org/

02/07/2026

MELP at our San Carlos location we have a Alinker Walking Bike available for loan Matches Design with ...
The Alinker is a, three-wheeled, non-motorized walking bike with a saddle & no pedals, designed for people with mobility challenges to stay active. It works by allowing users to sit at eye level while using their feet to propel themselves forward, providing independence, stability, & reducing weight on legs. It features an aluminum frame, foldable design, & is suitable for various conditions like Parkinson’s, MS, or arthritis.

We are open on Saturdays for pickup 9:30-11:30 am @ 1063 East San Carlos Ave San Carlos behind the train station freemedequip.org

01/27/2026

This Saturday at our San Carlos location we served 68 people and gave out 325 items. Thank you to our 16 volunteers that helped on Saturday, and those that helped on Wednesdays that take in and clean donations.

MELP is a free medical equipment loan program.
MELP & ABLE CLOSET are run by 100% volunteer nonprofit organization that serves all of California . For MELP we have two locations first one has been in San Carlos for over 3 years. We need volunteers on Wednesdays from 2-4 to take in and clean donations. Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am to loan out equipment.
Our new SSF location takes in donations on Thursdays 2-4pm and loans out equipment on Saturdays from 9-11 am.
Able Closet is in our San Carlos location and they do both loans and donations on Saturdays from 12-2pm.
San Carlos location 1063 East San Carlos Ave - behind the train station
SSF location 325 Corey Way #112 SSF
https://www.freemedequip.org/

01/04/2026

Yesterday we helped 48 clients with 186 items at our San Carlos location. MELP is a free medical equipment loan program.
MELP & ABLE CLOSET are run by 100% volunteer nonprofit organization that serves all of California . For MELP we have two locations first one has been in San Carlos for over 3 years. We need volunteers on Wednesdays from 2-4 to take in and clean donations. Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am to loan out equipment.
Our new SSF location takes in donations on Thursdays 2-4pm and loans out equipment on Saturdays from 9-11 am.
Able Closet is in our San Carlos location and they do both loans and donations on Saturdays from 12-2pm.
San Carlos location 1063 East San Carlos Ave - behind the train station
SSF location 325 Corey Way #112 SSF
https://www.freemedequip.org/

12/20/2025

Happy Saturday Come by our San Carlos location today between 9:30-11:30am , we are open. We also have this special item in our San Carlos location ( mattress memory foam )
Just ask one of volunteers for it.

MELP is a free medical equipment loan program.
MELP & ABLE CLOSET are run by 100% volunteer nonprofit organization that serves all of California . For MELP we have two locations first one has been in San Carlos for over 3 years. We need volunteers on Wednesdays from 2-4 to take in and clean donations. Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am to loan out equipment.
Our new SSF location takes in donations on Thursdays 2-4pm and loans out equipment on Saturdays from 9-11 am.
Able Closet is in our San Carlos location and they do both loans and donations on Saturdays from 12-2pm.
San Carlos location 1063 East San Carlos Ave - behind the train station
SSF location 325 Corey Way #112 SSF
https://www.freemedequip.org/

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12/13/2025

At our San Carlos location we have a variety of floor to ceiling grab bars. These are examples not the actual ones we have. We are open Saturdays 930 to 11:30 AM 1063 E. San Carlos Ave., San Carlos behind the train station please do not come late, as it’s pediatric side and the children need the space. Thank you. #100%volunteer-run

12/11/2025

Happy Thursday- At our San Carlos Location we will have 2 men’s large infusion shirts one grey, one blue - Come Saturday for pickup 9:30-11:30 am @ 1063 East San Carlos Ave San Carlos behind the train station freemedequip.org

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1063 E San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, CA
94070

Website

http://freemedequip.org/

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