SAN ANTONIO – As flood recovery continues in the Hill Country, Project MEND is stepping up to support individuals and families affected by the disaster.
The organization is deploying medical equipment through the relocation centers in the impacted areas.
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Project MEND already has a stockpile of medical supplies prepared for immediate use. But with growing needs from people who lost essential items or sustained injuries, the group is urgently seeking donations of durable medical equipment. Items needed include wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, shower chairs, tub benches, and bedside commodes.
How to help:
- Donate durable medical mobility equipment at Project MEND’s headquarters: 5015 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas 78238
- Call 210-223-6363 with questions about donations
- If you urgently need medical equipment, call the emergency hotline at 210-538-6136
In a show of support, Project MEND is waiving all fees for flood survivors needing medical equipment.
Gear Up For Mobility, San Antonio:
To respond to the needs of communities affected by the flood disaster, Project MEND postponed its annual Gear Up for Mobility San Antonio mobility equipment collection drive on July 19 and has rescheduled it for Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The September collection drive will be held at two locations:
- San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W.
- Outside Hobby Lobby at Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road.
Project MEND will collect wheelchairs, rollators, tub transfer benches, power chairs, and hospital beds for home use.
Volunteers needed:
Volunteers 16 and older are welcome to help with traffic direction and donation collection. Shifts are:
- 8:15 a.m. to noon
- 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Each shift can accommodate up to 10 volunteers. Interested volunteers should call 210-223-6363 to sign up.
KSAT Community Phone Bank:
Additionally, KSAT Community will host a live televised phone bank for Project MEND from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 18. This event was rescheduled to coincide with the Big Give and the collection drive.
Project MEND is the oldest and largest licensed nonprofit medical equipment reuse facility in the state of Texas. They are committed to improving the quality of life for individuals living with disabilities and illnesses through the refurbishment, reuse, and distribution of medical equipment and other assistive technology.
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