How Do I Donate Orthopedic Medical Supplies in Baltimore?

If you have some orthopedic medical supplies you no longer need or want to keep, you can donate the medical supplies to a local organization in the Baltimore, Maryland, area. Supplies you can donate include things such as heel cups, arch supports, ankle supports, braces, night splints, insoles and cast covers. Regardless of what types of orthopedic medical supplies you have to donate, there are organizations throughout the Baltimore area where you can donate them.

Instructions

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  Look through the orthopedic medical supplies that you have to make sure you do not have anything expired or used. Typically, Baltimore area organizations accept only new and working condition orthopedic medical supplies. If you do have something used, you will need to specifically ask the organization if it will accept it.

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  Select a charitable organization in Baltimore to donate your orthopedic medical supplies. Some Baltimore organizations include Children's Medical Ministries and the Pickersgrill Retirement Community. Usually, the types of organizations that accept orthopedic medical supply donations are assisted living facilities, churches and medical support organizations. Both the Charity Vault and GeriCare Finder website list some Baltimore area organizations where you can make your donation.

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  Contact the Baltimore organization you have selected using the contact details on the GeriCare Finder or Charity Vault page. Make sure your orthopedic medical supply donation is accepted by the organization. If not, select a new organization.

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  Take the orthopedic medical supplies donation to the organization you have selected in Baltimore. If you can't get there yourself, you can mail the donation of orthopedic medical supplies.

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  Request a donation receipt for the orthopedic medical supplies if you want to claim the donation on your taxes.