The Medical Loan Closet, operated by Soroptimist International of Sequim, has reopened.

The organization loans medical equipment free of charge to residents who reside within the Sequim School District.

“We know that when the need for medical equipment arises, getting the equipment may be a challenge,” Soroptimist International of Sequim representatives said last week. “We work to make it easier to obtain needed items.”

Items available from the Medical Loan Closet include walkers, wheelchairs, transport chairs, toilet risers, commodes, bath seats, bath transfer seats, bed rails, knee scooters, canes, crutches and more.

The closet is open by appointment only. For information and to arrange for a loan or return of equipment, call our automated telephone number at 360-504-0231 any day of the week.

Those calling are asked to leave a message with their name, telephone number and item needed (or item being returned).

A volunteer will contact callers and set up an appointment.

Monetary donations are used to purchase new equipment and pay the rent on the storage units where the equipment is stored. All donations are tax-deductible.

For more about the loan closet or Soroptimist International of Sequim in general, visit sisequim.org.

Soroptimist representatives said they are thankful to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County for “stepping up and assisting the Sequim community with equipment needs when we were closed due to COVID restrictions.”