Eight-year-old Marcus knows firsthand the life-changing impact of The Lending Cupboard. After borrowing medical equipment to aid his recovery, he felt compelled to give back. With a heart full of gratitude and determination, Marcus raised an incredible $1,500—proving that generosity has no age limit!
Now, it’s your turn.
Every day, TLC provides essential medical equipment to people of all ages—ensuring they have what they need, when they need it. But we can’t do it alone. Your support today will help keep this vital service available to those who rely on it.
Marcus stepped up. Will you?
Join us in making a difference. Give today.
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign
On behalf of everyone at The Lending Cupboard, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support during the 2024 Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign. Your generosity and enthusiasm have left us truly inspired.
The impact of your support is far-reaching, enabling us to continue providing vital medical equipment and daily living aids to those in need. From individuals recovering from injuries or surgeries to those striving to age comfortably in place, your contributions make a world of difference.
Our mission is powered by an amazing team of staff, dedicated volunteers, and the unwavering kindness of our community. Together, we ensure that everyone who turns to us finds the help they need.
Thank you for standing with us and for your continued belief in the work we do. Your generosity not only spreads smiles but also changes lives.
Lori Shatto, CFRE : Executive Director
Sharing Comfort: The Lending Cupboard's Impact
Meet Karen – who came in after slipping on some ice and breaking her ankle.
“It’s incredible organization that says they’d be happy to help you – no problem! I can’t tell you how very reassuring that is. This group of staff and volunteers – they do what they do with heart and with compassion. I was just so impressed!”
As a retired registered nurse, Karen was indeed well-versed in how medical equipment can make such a tremendous difference in a patient’s recovery.
“The equipment that they made available to me – it was all set up for my husband to pick up the moment I got out of the hospital. It was all ready to go. It all just made a huge difference.”
This is where you really find out how special the volunteers are. You can go to many places in town and meet volunteers, but not like the ones at The Lending Cupboard™. They come with a special style. You go in there, and it’s a happy and upbeat group. “What a gem for our city!”
Read more about the impact that The Lending Cupboard™ is having on the lives of Central Albertans.
Services
The Lending Cupboard™ is located in the heart of Central Alberta in Red Deer. We have an incredible team with 6 part-time staff and over 60 volunteers, led by our Executive Director and a strong Board of Directors. We believe that every Albertan should have access to medical equipment and daily living aids so they can stay mobile, independent, and live with dignity.
With an inventory of 15,000+ items, we see an average of 1,100 clients and handle 2,800 pieces of equipment every month. Our clients consist of all ages, including children, youth, adults and senior citizens. Each person that walks through our doors has a unique story and medical need, which can range from an extreme sports injury, recovering from illness or surgery or end of life care.
We're dedicated to making equipment borrowing a hassle-free experience for you!
Whenever you require medical equipment, just drop by our office during our business hours, and we'll gladly help. Our friendly team of staff and volunteers will take the time to understand your needs so that we can select the most suitable equipment for you. Additionally, before you leave, we'll ensure that everything is adjusted correctly, for comfort and safety.
Enhancing Quality of Life
We believe that through the work at The Lending Cupboard™ we are supporting Central Albertans young and old to have the ability to live their lives the best they can, to be socially engaged with family, friends, and community, and to be able to maintain their mobility, independence, and dignity.
Three simple but essential factors for quality of life are key to our mission and are
entrenched in our values at TLC:
Mobility
Mobility is important to the physical, social, cultural, and emotional development from the start of life to the end of an individual’s life.
Independence
Independence is the ability to be self-reliant and self-sufficient and do things for oneself.
Dignity
Dignity is the belief that all people hold a special value that's tied solely to their humanity, a conscious sense of one's own worth.