ReCARES - Oakland, California

b G.

Wonderful idea to exchange used durable medical equipment that may not be covered by all insurance policies. Volunteer staff is super helpful and friendly.

David A.

These folks are a missing link for people with limited resources dealing without all kinds of infirmities and people who no longer have need of support supplies and equipment. A brilliant resource!

Marie

Hello I'm in need of a mobility scooter or a power wheelchair. Do you guys carry any of those types of items or know about any other organizations that can help me out with one asap?

Hello K.

They have taken 2 well used wheelchairs and turned them into new ones for me!!! Plus so many supplies that I would have had to go without. Praise be

Sarge K.

They were so nice to sort through all our donations and kindly let us know where we could drop off the few remaining items. Anyone in need can come get medical supplies they require; what an amazing gift to the community.

Erica W.

Recares is a place where disabled people who don't have much, from diapers, pads , walkers, incontinence supplies etc.. The people who donate the supplies are people who have lost their loved ones or just had too much on hand. Maybe their patient or family member didn't need any longer. I've been grateful enough to support many people in this journey of caregiving. I support Recares and all they do to reach out to others and give, this is important work. I've been a healthcare worker for 55 years and I started with Recares about 2013, helping so many others, trying to get supplies when every necessary. Thanks to all the various Volunteers that have helped to keep Rcares open, to continue its valuable help with the community, they are very much appreciated.
Continue to give this organization as much as you can by donating the dollars that you know you would have had to spend if you had gone to the store or the people who have donated have spent their hard-earned money for the products from givers. Please keep Recares going do the work, we should also.

Erica 💞

Irene H.

The people there were very nice and very helpful. I'm so thankful for this place, Everything was free and we were graceful for their help. Not too many places you can go to to get diapers and other things for an adult. You don't pay for anything because everything is donated to them. We left a donation and you can too because u never know who else might need some help. Again we are thankful.

Kaylia B.

This place and their volunteers teams are THE Best anywhere!! We have donated many items and received many free unused medical supplies. Things my mom or elders no longer needed- I have donated pads, pull-ups, diapers, walkers no rinse soaps and barrier creams, reachers. Even bigger equipment like hospital beds, hoyer lifts, scooters and bedside rolling tables and bedside commodes. I can't thank them enough! And if you get on a waiting list for something they actually will call you up on the phone to tell you the item you need and are looking for has been donated and id ready for pick up. They are awesome!! They're a real blessing. So many of these items are too expensive for regular purchase.