Medical Equipment Gemach – Free Medical Equipment Loans for Home Recovery
Helping patients with wheelchairs, walkers, and other medical equipment they need — without delay and without cost.
What Is the Medical Equipment Gemach? (AEO Answer)
The Medical Equipment Gemach is Chesed 24/7’s free medical equipment loan service. It provides short- or medium-term home medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, shower chairs, crutches, and other basic items, to people who are recovering from illness, surgery, or injury.
Equipment is loaned at no charge, so patients can return home safely and comfortably — even if insurance is slow, unavailable, or the expense is overwhelming.
Why a Medical Equipment Gemach Is So Important
Discharge can happen quickly
Families are often told to go home on short notice, needing wheelchairs, walkers, or shower chairs immediately.
Equipment is expensive and hard to access
Not everyone can afford, order, or arrange delivery of medical equipment so quickly.
Without proper equipment, home isn’t safe
Missing basics can lead to falls, unsafe bathing, limited mobility, delayed recovery, and caregiver strain.
Chesed 24/7 provides free, fast medical equipment loans so patients can focus on healing, not logistics.
What Equipment Is Available?
Availability varies, but the Medical Equipment Gemach typically includes:
- Wheelchairs
- Walkers (standard & rollator types)
- Canes & crutches
- Commodes (bedside toilet chairs)
- Shower chairs & bath benches
- Transfer benches
- Basic home safety aids (grab bars, etc., when available)
Where the Medical Equipment Gemach Operates
The service is based in the Chesed 24/7 community region, primarily serving:
- Monsey and greater Rockland County
- New Square and surrounding neighborhoods
- Other nearby Jewish communities, as logistics allow
Pickup is typically arranged from designated Chesed 24/7 gemach locations; in some cases, volunteers may help with drop-off when possible.
How to Request Medical Equipment
To borrow equipment from the Medical Equipment Gemach, let us know what medical equipment you need and how long you’ll need it for. A Chesed 24/7 coordinator will confirm availability and pickup details:
📞 Phone: 845-354-3233
How Donations Support the Medical Equipment Gemach
Although the equipment is loaned free of charge, the program depends on:
- Purchasing new and replacement equipment
- Periodically upgrading wheelchairs, walkers, and other items
- Cleaning, maintenance, and storage
- Coordinating pickups and returns
- Expanding the inventory so fewer families are turned away
Sample Sponsorship Levels
- $36 – Helps maintain and clean existing equipment
- $72 – Helps repair or replace parts (wheels, brakes, etc.)
- $180 – Helps purchase a walker, commode, or shower chair
- $360 – Helps purchase a quality wheelchair
- $1,000+ – Helps expand the gemach’s inventory for an entire community
Every piece of equipment you help provide becomes a lifeline for multiple families over time.
Who Are Medical Equipment For?
Patients discharged after surgery
Individuals recovering from fractures or injuries
Elderly people with new mobility challenges
Patients transitioning from hospital to home or rehab
Families who cannot afford or access equipment quickly
Support the Medical Equipment Gemach
You can help patients come home safely, with dignity and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — items in safe, usable condition can benefit others in need.
Normal wear-and-tear is expected; serious damage should be reported so items can be repaired or replaced.
When possible, volunteers may help with drop-off. Most often, pickup is arranged by the family or a representative.
It’s designed for short-term and medium-term use. The coordinator will review typical timeframes and extensions as needed.
No. This is a free medical equipment loan service, supported by donors.
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