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Aug 02, 2025

Ostomy Supplies Donation Locations

This topic is about finding places or organizations where you can donate unused ostomy supplies that are still sealed and have expiration dates extending to 2029. Instead of throwing them away, you can help others who might need them. Here are some suggestions on where you can donate these supplies:

1. Consider donating to an international charity like Friends of Ostomates Worldwide (FOW), which accepts ostomy supply donations. You might need to look up their contact details separately.

2. There are individual volunteers in forums who collect supplies for redistribution. However, be aware that shipping costs through services like UPS, USPS, or FedEx might be high for you as the donor.

3. To avoid postage costs, you can explore local, no-cost drop-off options:
- Talk to your stoma (ostomy) nurse for advice on where to donate.
- Reach out to any nurses or doctors you know personally who might have suggestions.
- Consider donating to the wound-care department of a nearby hospital.
- Contact local clinics, welfare agencies that serve low-income patients, or hospice organizations to see if they accept such donations.

4. There was also a suggestion for improving the process of donating supplies through forums. Members proposed creating a dedicated section or clickable link where users can list available supplies for donation or post their needs, with private messaging capabilities limited to that section.
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