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
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.
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
NO MEETING in AUGUST
Have a wonderful
SUMMER
NEXT MEETING
September 13, 2026
at 12 Noon
The Coloplast Representative:
Carrie O'Farrell
Followed by our
General Discussion
at Silver Spring
Holy Cross Hospital
The Education Wing
Welcome!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97761387637?pwd=VFVDaUJ1ZFZROUZZbTlUekxyM09odz09
Meeting ID: 977 6138 7637
Passcode: 924413
To join by calling in use this number:
+13017158592
Mildred A. Carter
07/21/1939 – 07/22/2026
We regret to inform you that Metro Maryland Ostomy Association has lost a dedicated and loyal member of our support group, Millie Carter, who passed away on July 22, 2026.
Survived by daughters Jocelyn Carter Jackson & Zakiya Kainu, sons-in-law Will Kainu & Craig Hall; granddaughters Kamiko Jackson & Tiyashi Jackson; father to girls, Ernest A. Jackson. Loving mother, daughter, and wife. Services were held on July 29, 2026, with the burial at Lincoln Cemetery, 4001 Suitland Rd, Suitland-Silver Hill, MD 20746.
Millie was a valuable volunteer with MMOA for over 30 years. During that time, she visited ostomates in the hospital and was the office manager where she continued to answer ostomates questions and concerns as well as offering encouragement. She became a member of the Board, serving as vice president and acting President. She knew our founder and reminded the association of its history and its commitment to ostomates and their families. Millie spent time and effort with tenacity, thoroughness and selflessness in aiding MMOA to continue its mission of improving the quality of life for ostomates throughout Maryland and the greater Washington metropolitan area. Millie will certainly be missed!
The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over
and let the beautiful stuff out.
Ray Bradbury
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.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Kenny’s Closet –
Mary Washington Healthcare
Regional Cancer Center
email gail.erickson@mwhc.com
or phone 540-741-1751
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Friends of Ostomates Worldwide FOW - USA
4018 Bishop Lane
Louisville, KY 40218
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.
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
NO MEETING in AUGUST
Have a wonderful
SUMMER
NEXT MEETING
September 13, 2026
at 12 Noon
The Coloplast Representative:
Carrie O'Farrell
Followed by our
General Discussion
at Silver Spring
Holy Cross Hospital
The Education Wing
Welcome!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97761387637?pwd=VFVDaUJ1ZFZROUZZbTlUekxyM09odz09
Meeting ID: 977 6138 7637
Passcode: 924413
To join by calling in use this number:
+13017158592
07/21/1939 – 07/22/2026
We regret to inform you that Metro Maryland Ostomy Association has lost a dedicated and loyal member of our support group, Millie Carter, who passed away on July 22, 2026.
Mildred A. Carter passed away on July 22, 2026. Survived by daughters Jocelyn Carter Jackson & Zakiya Kainu, sonsin-law Will Kainu & Craig Hall; granddaughters Kamiko Jackson & Tiyashi Jackson; father to girls, Ernest A. Jackson. Loving mother, daughter, and wife. Services were held on July 29, 2026, with the burial at Lincoln Cemetery, 4001 Suitland Rd, Suitland-Silver Hill, MD 20746.
Millie was a valuable volunteer with MMOA for over 30 years. During that time, she visited ostomates in the hospital and was the office manager where she continued to answer ostomates questions and concerns as well as offering encouragement. She became a member of the Board, serving as vice president and acting President. She knew our founder and reminded the association of its history and its commitment to ostomates and their families. Millie spent time and effort with tenacity, thoroughness and selflessness in aiding MMOA to continue its mission of improving the quality of life for ostomates throughout Maryland and the greater Washington metropolitan area. Millie will certainly be missed!