We are a Bay Area non-profit organization that collects and freely distributes donations of medical equipment and supplies, with the aim of increasing access and reducing waste.
Locations
Oakland
Open Hours:
Fridays, 12 PM – 4 PM
Address:
2619 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
In the parking structure behind the 1st Presbyterian Church. Entrance via 27th St.
Voicemail:
510-251-2273
San Francisco
Open Hours:
Thursdays, 10 AM – 3 PM
Address:
63 Dorland Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Voicemail:
415-487-5405
Marin
Open Hours:
Wednesdays, 11 AM – 2 PM
Address:
3100 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
Voicemail:
415-388-8198
To learn more, visit www.marinmer.org
Latest News
- Commodes, walkers, and crutchesDue to the abundance of donations of commodes, 2-wheel walkers, and crutches we receive, we cannot always accept these items. There is a limit to …
- New Year, New OpportunityHelp us increase access to medical equipment and supplies while reducing unnecessary environmental waste. How? Come volunteer at ReCARES in Oakland! Low-income families are frequently …
- Oakland Site Closure 12/29ReCARES Oakland will not open on 12/29. We will be open 12/22 and again on 1/5. Thank you for understanding.
What does the community say about us?
Oakland
Anne Willson
20:29 09 Sep 22
This place is so great! They have so many care items from wheelchairs to bandages. The staff is so... helpful and only ask for a donation. Also a great place to donate care items.read more
La hija de nadien “La Hija De Nadine”
22:25 31 Aug 22
I love this place you can get free medical supplies and medical equipment like wheelchairs walkers... canes anything that has to do with medical needsread more
San Francisco
Melinda Perez
03:58 12 Aug 22
I want to Thank the Main Guy there, He was such a Sweetheart and so Very helpful, Just thought I'd... share this, Very much Appreciated for the Walker he gave me!! His helpers were Very Sweet too, except for one lady who went way out of her way to be Rude!!!!!read more
Cindy Navarro
02:50 19 Jan 22
Great group that helps the community immensely by sanitizing used medical equipment and... redistributing to people in need. Keeps it out of the landfill and supports the community’s needs.read more
Marin
SATOMI HOSHI
22:07 13 Jul 22
They are very kind. The place is kinda hidden, it's located behind a building that shows 3100, and... you can see shatters of the bulding when you go behind it, and the place is the opposite side.read more