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I have unopened packages of disposable underpads and chux for incontinence. Also washable pads that were never used.
Unopened general and medical supplies like catheters and bags, alcohol swabs, sterile saline solution, syringes, zinc oxide, pre-moistened adult hand wipes, medium and large examination gloves, and tooth swabs.
Unopened bottles of apple juice and those Hormel dinners that you pop in the microwave. Shelf life until 7/16 for the dinners.
The Lions Club picked up their hospital bed and I donated a wheelchair and shower seat but they didn't want the other items as their storage space is a musty warehouse and they claim that the items would be damaged??? Anyway, I suppose that most of the non-food items could be dropped off at the Salvation Army truck.
Your local hospice may take underpads, chux, and unopened medical supplies. The non-profit hospice in my area took these things for their in-patient facility. The non-perishable foods can go to the food bank, although the hospice might also take the apple juice. If your hospice will not take these (there are many for-profit hospice companies that don't have an in-patient facility,) ask them if they can refer you to an organization who might. I am told that HAND ( Helping the aging, Needy and Disabled) will also take such things, as will local Assistance Leagues. If those don't work, try Adult Protective Services.
My hospice gave me a list of local resources that will take donations of medical supplies, DME, clothing, food, eyeglasses, etc. Also, if you have prescription drugs, go on line to DEA Office of Diversion Control then to Drug Disposal, at the bottom. They will produce a list of places that accept drugs for safe disposal in your area. (Don't flush them down the toilet - they get into the water.)
My husband had hospice here at home during his last few months. There were supplies left such as those that the OP described. They told me that they were unable to take them back (can't recall why though) and referred me the local Free Clinic. I called them and they gladly accepted all of it.
If you have one in your area they may welcome the donation!
I gave a bed to a Disabled Marine who didn't qualify to get one permanently. That's what he told me and from the looks of him I believed him. Sold the wheelchair. Gave the rest to parents of friends that needed them. Diapers to sisters MIL.
If the OP is over 50 he should know people with parents that could use them.
Many thrift stores are overloaded with these items. I saw one with about 75 walkers, your choice $5.
I have unopened packages of disposable underpads and chux for incontinence. Also washable pads that were never used.
Unopened general and medical supplies like catheters and bags, alcohol swabs, sterile saline solution, syringes, zinc oxide, pre-moistened adult hand wipes, medium and large examination gloves, and tooth swabs.
Unopened bottles of apple juice and those Hormel dinners that you pop in the microwave. Shelf life until 7/16 for the dinners.
The Lions Club picked up their hospital bed and I donated a wheelchair and shower seat but they didn't want the other items as their storage space is a musty warehouse and they claim that the items would be damaged??? Anyway, I suppose that most of the non-food items could be dropped off at the Salvation Army truck.
Was wondering if there are better options.
Post them on Craigslist under the FREE heading and meet the person at the local Police Dept for the exchange, just for extra safety. I see many such items on there all the time. Personally, I have never had a bad experience via CL and I use it weekly buying and selling. You just have to be careful and use good common sense.
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