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supporting ostomy patients since 1974

The following organizations are great options to donate your unused and excess ostomy supplies.

Most will distribute what is available if you have an Emergency situation.

See a list of lower cost options below.

Silver Spring Medical Supply Loan Closet

Lutheran Church of St. Andrew

15300 New Hampshire Ave.

Silver Spring, MD 20905.

To donate contact Marilee Tollefson, 301-384-4394 or marileetollefson@gmail.com

The closet operates a large medical loan closet with a large inventory of donations for pick up. There is no cost. Items are dispensed on a first come, first served basis. Examples of supplies available for pick up include: hospital beds, bedside commodes, canes, walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, feeding formula and equipment, CPAP, ostomy, and diabetic supplies.

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The Phoenix Ostomy Closet (Maryland) 

Opposite the Hospital - Urgent Care Building

501 W. 7th Street, Frederick MD. 

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

Alternate Thursdays between 1-4 p.m. 

Schedule an appointment

Contact Patrick McKinney - 240-910-6201

May donate or request supplies.

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Kenny’s Closet –

Mary Washington Healthcare

Regional Cancer Center

email gail.erickson@mwhc.com

or phone 540-741-1751

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Osto-Group

Stephanie S. Sullivan

3500 45th Street, Suite #16A

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

877-678-6690

Osto-Group is a non-profit organization that provides donated ostomy supplies to uninsured ostomates in the US for the cost of shipping and handling.

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Friends of Ostomates Worldwide FOW - USA

4018 Bishop Lane

Louisville, KY 40218

www.fowusa.org

info@fowusa.org

 

You may include open packages by bagging and labeling them with item name, size and manufacturer. Remember, no liquids or expired supplies.

Ostomy 211

 ostomysupplies.ostomy211.org Emergency supply pantry. Donation requested to help cover expenses.

 S.T.O.M.A. (Strength Through Ostomy Medical Assistance) stomasupplies.org provides access to ostomy supplies for individuals with bowel or urinary diversions regardless of financial or insurance issues.

 

 Weston Florida Ostomy and Tubefeeding Group, Lynn Wolfson, ASG Leader – lewolf1815@aol.com or 954-562-7417. Offers supplies for the cost of shipping and handling.

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Lower Cost Supply Options -

The distributors listed below often sell supplies at lower prices, in some cases by not accepting insurance.

Best Buy Ostomy Supplies: 866-940-4555


DM Me Medical Supply: 229-231-0588 or Facebook Page


Gilgal Medical Supplies, Inc.: 407-891-2120
lifeline Medical Supply


Medical Monks: 844-859-9400


Mercy Supply Collaborative: 888-637-2912
Ostomy4less: 877-678-6694; contact Patti or Tom at patti@ostomymcp.com


Parthenon Ostomy Supplies: 800-453-8898


Pete’s Medical: 720-988-0982; contact a Live Agent at info@petesmedical.com


Personally Delivered: 1-855-445-8609


Prism: 888-244-6421


Stomabags: 855-828-1444


Vitality Medical Supplies: 800-397-5899

MEETINGS

Next Meeting

June 14, 2026
at 12 Noon

 SIIL

Ostomy clothing, ostomy and hernia belts and more

Miriam Ruff,  ambassador

General Discussion follows

with aid from our dedicated WOCNs

at Silver Spring

Holy Cross Hospital

The Education Wing

 

 

NEXT MEETING

 

July 12, 2026
at 12 Noon 

General Discussion

with aid from our dedicated WOCNs

at Silver Spring

Holy Cross Hospital

The Education Wing

250th

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          SUMMER

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Every Season is the Season for Travel - via UOAA Articles to Share, Spring 2025 By Ellyn Mantell, morethanmyostomy.com; Ostomy Association of North Central Oklahoma, May 2025; Title modified by Ostomy Saskatchewan from Summer is the Season for Travel
   I continue to get questions regarding travel, since the summer seems to beckon us to all types of places. Wanderlust is not lost on ostomates, and I am happy to report that at our
Support Group meetings, there is a great deal of curiosity about preparations for a trip.
Here are a few thoughts I can share:
• Bring three times the supplies thought to be necessary for a trip. As I have stated many times, ostomy supplies are not readily available, and certainly one doesn’t want to waste precious vacation time looking for supplies that are sitting in a closet at home.
• TSA is not something to be feared. Most agents are trained regarding ostomy pouches and treat ostomates with kindness and respect. For the few who may not, be patient and cooperative. They are doing their job. I have experienced everything from knowledgeable agents to curious ones. Carry and show a travel communication card available to download from United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) at https://www.ostomy.org/ostomy-
travel-and-tsa- communication-card.    Do not panic. In the worst-case scenario, an agent will ask you to wipe your garment over your pouch and wipe your palm to be sure there is nothing dangerous. NOTE: The Canada Airport Security (CATSA) has well trained people who treat you with respect. ( Editor note: As does Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom. U.S. airports have improved in this regard)
• Bring snacks and purchase water for the plane. Gas can build when hungry, and that can make us very
uncomfortable. And dehydration is an awful feeling, and one we need to avoid at all costs. Add Liquid IV to your
water for extra protection.
• Bring Gas X if you tend to gas for air changes in the plane. I have never personally experienced that, but others have and it is a wise suggestion.
• Try to stay on schedule. That is a mantra we should follow wherever we are. The delicate balance between our
stomas and the rest of our anatomy is one to be respected. Sleep and eat on your normal schedule as much as
possible.
• Enjoy yourself! We have all fought so hard to thrive and this is a wonderful time to enjoy the fruits of our efforts!

The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over
and let the beautiful stuff out.

                                                     Ray Bradbury

ABOUT US >

Metro Maryland Ostomy Association, Inc. works to improve the quality of life of ostomates and their families. 

Metro Maryland Ostomy Association, Inc., is a self-governing and volunteer based organization. 

We meet the second Sunday of the month at 12 Noon at  Silver Spring Holy Cross Hosptial except in May and August.

CONTACT >

T: 301-946-6661

E: info@MarylandOstomy.org

to join our support group

12320 Parklawn Drive

Rockville, MD 20852

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