MELP &
AbleCloset
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION BY NORM TORELLO & CYNTHIA SILVA For the medical
equipment you need
^
free
A funny name…
but a great story
MELP
What is DME?
Durable Medical Equipment
• Wheelchairs
• Transport Chairs
• Rollators
• Crutches and Canes
• Knee Scooters
• Toilet Frames and Risers
• Tub Transfer Benches
• Bed Rails
• Step Stools
• Hoyer Lifts
Care Items
Personal care and medical care items
• Absorbent Underwear
• Pill Organizers
• Bed Liners
• Bandages
• Pillows and Cushions
• Knee and Back Braces
• Blood Pressure Monitors
• Lotions and Cleansers
• Bed Pans
• Gait Belts
Clients and
Items
In 2024 MELP gave
over 6,800 items to
more than 1,800
clients
With your equipment, my 99
year old mom was able to
return home from the rehab
center. Since returning home
she is blossoming.
• Both MELP & AbleCloset are
100% run entirely by our
generous volunteers – no paid
full-time employees.
• We always need help from
additional volunteers to help us
fulfill our mission.
All Volunteer
Driven
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1063 E San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070
FreeMedEquip.org
Hours of Operation
Distribution Pick-Up Hours:
Every Saturday, 9:30am to 11:30 am
Donation and Return Drop-Off Hours:
Every Wednesday, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
325 Corey Way #112
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Hours of Operation
Distribution Pick-Up Hours:
Every Saturday, 9:00am to 11:00 am
Donation and Return Drop-Off Hours:
Every Thursday, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Thank You
MELP/AbleCloset is a 501(c)3 non-profit; EIN 27-1212734 Scan to donate