The organizations that follow accept and redistribute medical equipment to appropriate medical outreach efforts. Please contact them prior to shipping any materials to be sure that your donation can be utilized. To visit an organization's Web site, just click on their name (in purple).
As the logistics of making such donations often include shipping large items, the organizations have been listed alphabetically by state, so that you might locate those closest to you geographically if so desired.
Many of these organizations may also be able to assist with providing supplies to registered medical non-profits. You will need to directly inquire with each organization to determine this.
Please note that the following are provided as a courtesy to those with an interest in humanitarian outreach. The American College of Surgeons is not affiliated with these organizations, and not responsible for the content of their websites.
Also, please note that the American College of Surgeons and Operation Giving Back do not accept supplies or equipment donations. Please contact the inidividual organizations listed if you have material you'd like to donate.
Arizona
Esperanca
Esperanca accepts donations of medical supplies to be used for their volunteer surgical missions, and distributed to partner clinics and hospitals at their surgical mission sites. They accept donations from individuals, hospitals, and manufacturers.
Contact Information:
Christina Araiza, MPH
Program Director
1911 West Earll Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602)252-7772 ext. 111 /Toll free (888)701-5150
christina@esperanca.org
Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. is a humanitarian relief organization that collects medical supplies and equipment and donates it to developing countries.
Contact Information:
2115 E. Cedar St. #3
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 237-0970
brookewatson@projectcure.org
California
Direct Relief International
Direct Relief International is working to strengthen the in-country health efforts of their partners by providing essential material resources – medicines, supplies, and equipment.
Contact Information:
27 S. La Patera Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
(805) 964-4767
MedShare
MedShare collects surplus medical supplies and used equipment from U. S. hospitals and manufacturers. They process the donated material and make them available to hospitals and clinics overseas in two ways: 1) supplying medical mission teams and 2) direct shipments to hospitals in 75+ developing nations.
Contact Information:
Chuck Haupt
2937 Alvarado St
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 567-7070
chaupt@medshare.org
Colorado
Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. is a humanitarian relief organization that collects medical supplies and equipment and donates it to developing countries.
Contact Information:
10377 E. Geddes Avenue
Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 792-0729
projectcureinfo@projectcure.org
Connecticut
Loupes Around the World
The objective of the foundation is to provide loupes to surgeons in developing countries who do not have the means to obtain them.
Contact Information:
Dr. David C. Knight, President
c/o Surgical Associates of Waterbury, PC
1211 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 757-1587
dcknight@loupesaroundtheworld.org
Med-Eq
Med-Eq connects donors of medical equipment and supplies with registered non-profit receiving charities.
Contact Information:
Med-Eq Coordinator
Remedy, Inc.
3-TMP, 333 Cedar Street
P.O. Box 208051
New Haven, CT 06520-8051
med-eq@yale.edu
Remedy
REMEDY, Recovered Medical Equipment for the Developing World, is dedicated to actively promoting the recovery of unused medical supplies for the purpose of global aid, waste reduction, and cost-effectiveness.
Contact Information:
3-TMP, 333 Cedar Street
P.O. Box 208051
New Haven, CT 06520-8051
(203) 737-5356
Remedy@yale.edu
Florida
Advocates for World Health
Advocates for World Health (AWH) is a Tampa, FL nonprofit organization that recovers surplus medical supplies from medical manufacturers and Florida healthcare providers. AWH then redistributes those supplies to healthcare providers in developing countries that treat under-served patient populations. AWH redistributes supplies through direct shipments to international sites as well as medical aid trips.
Contact Information:
Jordan Markel
6001 Gibson Ave.
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 900-9003
jordan.markel@awhealth.org
Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. is a humanitarian relief organization that collects medical supplies and equipment and donates it to developing countries.
Contact Information:
Sarasota:
Judy Kraut
(941) 484-0789
judykraut@projectcure.org
Tampa:
Kathy Curry
(813) 625-4172
817 North 26th St.
Tampa, FL 33605
katcurry@tampabay.rr.com
Georgia
MAP International
MAP International is a global leader in supplying clinics and hospitals in developing countries with essential medicines.
Contact Information:
2200 Glynco Parkway
P.O. Box 215000
Brunswick, GA 31525
(800) 225-8550
MedShare International
MedShare collects surplus medical supplies and used equipment from U. S. hospitals and manufacturers. They process the donated material and make them available to hospitals and clinics overseas in two ways: 1) supplying medical mission teams and 2) direct shipments to international applicant institutions.
Contact Information:
3240 Clifton Springs Road
Decatur, GA 30034
(770) 323-5858
roviatt@medshare.org
Kentucky
Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. is a humanitarian relief organization that collects medical supplies and equipment and donates it to developing countries.
Contact Information:
Suzanne Kifer
Hunter Presbyterian Church
109 Rosemont Garden
Lexington, KY 40503
(859)277-0816
suzikifer@projectcure.org
Massachusetts
American Medical Resources Foundation
The American Medical Resources Foundation (AMRF) donates refurbished, but functional medical equipment to hospitals serving the poor worldwide. AMRF also develops and provides training programs for medical equipment repair technicians and hospital managers responsible for maintenance, repair and calibration of medical equipment.
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 3609
Brockton, MA 02304-3609
Phone (508) 580.3301
Fax (508) 580.3306
victor@amrf.com
International Medical Equipment Collaborative (IMEC)
IMEC distributes donated medical equipment, supplies, and support services to doctors, nurses and technologists working in hospitals, clinics, and orphanages in underserved locations worldwide.
Contact Information:
1600 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 557-5510
imec@imecamerica.org
Michigan
International Aid
International Aid Mission Resource Center supplies missionaries with clothing, food, over-the-counter medications, surgical items, and personal care products.
Contact Information:
17011 W. Hickory St.
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-7490
ia@internationalaid.org
New Mexico
Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. is a humanitarian relief organization that collects medical supplies and equipment and donates it to developing countries.
Contact Information:
Albuquerque:
Peggy Martinez
5643 B Jefferson St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 362-4995
peggymartinez@projectcure.org
Las Cruces:
Heather van Doorn
(505) 532-6005
heathervandoorn@projectcure.org
New York
Afya Foundation
The Afya Foundation provides international health organizations and professionals an up-to-date computer-based inventory of medical consumables, sustainable equipment, medical office, and community outreach supplies available to meet the needs of health centers and patients in Africa.
Contact Information:
Afya Foundation
519 Neperhan Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 338-7034
info@afyafoundation.org
Catholic Medical Mission Board
Through Catholic Medical Mission Board's Medical Supplies for Mission Trips program, needed medicines and supplies are provided free of charge to medical missionaries.
Contact Information:
10 W 17th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 242-7757
InterVol, Recycling of Unused Medical Supplies (RUMS)
InterVol’s RUMS program saves medical supplies and equipment that otherwise would be destroyed or placed in area landfills and are made available to overseas hospitals and medical clinics that lack access to these badly needed resources.
Contact Information:
10 Hagen Drive, Suite 310
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 922-5810
rums@intervol.org
Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. is a humanitarian relief organization that collects medical supplies and equipment and donates it to developing countries.
Contact Information:
Brooklyn, NY:
Doc to Dock
Laura Cohen
(718) 852-0655
300 Douglass St.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Ithaca, NY:
JoAnne Guarino
(631) 664-1764
joanneguarino@projectcure.org
Ohio
Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO)
CAMO provides medical equipment, community service, supplies, and training to the impoverished regions of Central America.
Contact Information:
322 Westwood Ave
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-5956
camo@camo.org
MedWish International
A non-profit organization dedicated to the recovery, recycling, and redistribution of medical supplies and equipment for humanitarian relief. Click here to see a list of supplies that are typically carried in their warehouse.
Contact Information:
Mimi Hable, Director of Operations
17325 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 692-1685
info@medwish.org
Pennsylvania
Brother's Brother Foundation (BBF)
BBF's Medical Program distributes medicines, supplies, and equipment world-wide to health ministries, hospitals, and mission physicians.
Contact Information:
1200 Galveston Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 321-3160
mail@brothersbrother.org
Global Links
Global Links recovers unused medical supplies, surplus equipment and furnishings from the U.S. healthcare system for distribution to hospitals and clinics that serve the poorest segments of the population in developing countries.
Contact Information:
4809 Penn Avenue, 2nd floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 361-3424 ext. 203
suture@globallinks.org
Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. is a humanitarian relief organization that collects medical supplies and equipment and donates it to developing countries.
Contact Information:
Brent Lecheler
Mission Central
5 Pleasant View Dr.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(303) 306-5432
brentlecheler@projectcure.org
Tennessee
Healing Hands International
Through programs in medical aid and relief, Healing Hands International provides patients, doctors, clinics, and hospitals with the medications, medical equipment, and supplies that they need to improve their quality of life and save the lives of others.
Contact Information:
Cindy Herring
Volunteer Coordinator and Medical Supplies Specialist
Healing Hands International
455 McNally Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37211
(615) 832.2000
Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. is a humanitarian relief organization that collects medical supplies and equipment and donates it to developing countries.
Contact Information:
2300 Clifton Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 837-7575
gregcox@projectcure.org
Texas
MediSend International
MediSend International delivers life-saving medical supplies and equipment to those in need in developing countries, and provides valuable education and technical training to help improve community healthcare conditions.
Contact Information:
9244 Markville Drive
Dallas, TX 75243
(214) 575-5006
info@medisend.org
Medical Bridges Inc.
Medical Bridges accepts medical surplus from across the country, supplies that would otherwise be thrown into landfills, and redistributes the material to qualified hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers across the globe.
Contact Information:
Kira Foken, Procurement Coordinator
(713) 748-8131
Kira.foken@medicalbridges.org
Shipping Address:
2706 Magnet Street
Houston, TX 77054
Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. is a humanitarian relief organization that collects medical supplies and equipment and donates it to developing countries.
Contact Information:
Houston:
Lane Gibson, Operations Director
10250 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77042
(832) 251-2489
lanegibson@projectcure.org
Austin:
Nelson Smith
(832) 594-8162
nelsonsmith@projectcure.org
Utah
Globus Relief
Globus Relief gathers, processes, and distributes medical and other humanitarian supplies to charitable organizations serving the needy at home or abroad.
Contact Information:
Mr. Ash Robinson
1775 West 1500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 977-0444
arobinson@globusrelief.org
Virginia
CrossLink International supplies medical materials to relieve suffering in the world's most troubled areas.
Contact Information:
Dinita Thomas
427 North Maple Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 534-5465
info@crosslinkinternational.net
Washington, DC
Counterpart International, Community & Humanitarian Assistance Programs (CHAP)
Counterpart’s program CHAP is a rapid response humanitarian commodity distribution program that addresses critical needs of vulnerable populations.
Contact Information:
Ashley Custer
Counterpart International
2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 301
Arlington, Virginia 22202
P: (703) 236-1200
F: (703) 412-5035
acuster@counterpart.org
General Resources and Guidelines for Medical Supply Donations:
USAID Denton Program
The Denton Program allows private U.S. citizens and organizations to use space available on U.S. military cargo planes to transport humanitarian goods, such as clothing, food, medical and educational supplies, and agricultural equipment and vehicles, to countries in need.
PQMD: Partnership for Quality Medical Donations
The PQMD and its members, in alliance with related organizations, is dedicated to the development, dissemination and adherence to high standards in the delivery of medical products to under-served people and disaster victims around the world.
PQMD Mapping Tool
The tool provides unprecedented access to information about the medical product donations being made by humanitarian organizations, pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers to the world’s most vulnerable populations.
WHO Guidelines for Donations of Medicines and Medical Supplies
The World Health Organization has provided guidelines for the
donation of medicines and the
donation of medical supplies. They are intended to enhance donation efforts and to assist in the development of national or institutional guidelines by governments and organizations, with an emphasis on developing country health systems.
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