WEBSTER, N.Y. — There’s a community-based medical accessibility equipment loan program available in Webster. The Loan Closet at the Masonic Service Bureau on Bay Road has gently used medical gear you can use for a nominal, fully-refundable deposit.

What You Need To Know

  • The Loan Closet at the Masonic Service Bureau is open Monday through Friday 9 to 12 p.m. at 979 Bay Rd. in Webster

  • Medical gear is available to use for a $25 refundable deposit

  • For more information, call (585) 671-9730

The Loan Closet sanitizes and refurbishes donated medical equipment and redistributes it to those who need it. The medical equipment is available for people of all ages. The Loan Closet helps people dealing with injuries like broken hips, sprained ankles and for post-surgery supports.

"The more I get the word out there and the more we are helping people especially older people when insurance won’t cover because they already have something else is great,” Michelle Lyons from the Loan Closet said. “So I kind of love it.”

You can borrow wheelchairs, crutches, canes, walkers, shower chairs and benches for up to four months. The Loan Closet has helped thousands of people including Bob McMeekin of Webster.

“About 20 years ago, we got a wheelchair from here and my wife recently broke her hip so we got a bed rail and a walker tray,” said McMeekin.

“If you are looking for something just give us a call first because it’s likely if you’re looking for something we’ve got it,” Lyons.

To loan gear all you need is $25 deposit that you get back when the equipment is returned.

The Loan Closet at the Masonic Service Bureau is open Monday through Friday 9 to 12 p.m. It’s located inside Damascus Shrine Center, 979 Bay Rd. in Webster. For more information, call (585) 671-9730.