This topic is about someone who recently switched from using a one-piece transparent ostomy pouch system to a two-piece system after surgery. They now have extra one-piece pouches and some accessories that they would like to donate to someone or an organization in or near Davenport, Iowa.

Here are some helpful suggestions and insights for donating these supplies:

1. Contact the local hospital's WOC (Wound-Ostomy-Continence) nurse to inquire about donation possibilities.

2. Donation policies at medical facilities can vary:
- Some people have successfully donated unused supplies to local hospitals or doctors’ offices.
- Be aware that hospitals or clinics in certain states, like Wisconsin and Minnesota, may not accept items that have been outside a controlled environment due to contamination concerns. Policies can differ by state and facility.

3. Explore local ostomy-related resources:
- Check for a nearby UOAA (United Ostomy Associations of America) support group.
- The IC/Cedar Rapids UOAA group, the Iowa City Free Clinic, local ostomy nurses, Genesis Health System, and other community clinics in eastern Iowa are known to accept ostomy supply donations and redistribute them to patients in need.

4. Consider national or international donation programs if local options are not available:
- Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA (FOW-USA) offers a prepaid shipping label for about $15 within the U.S.
- Kindred Box
- Osto Group
- Ostomy 2-1-1
- Weston Florida Ostomy & Tubefeeding Group (contact via lewolf1815@aol.com or 954-562-7417)

5. General tips for donating:
- Verify the organization’s acceptance policy before shipping or dropping off supplies.
- If hospitals in your area do not accept donations, individual WOC nurses might still be able to redistribute supplies informally.
- Keep supplies in their original, unopened packaging to increase the chances they will be accepted.