Care Chest

CARE Chest is a Northern Nevada nonprofit agency serving individuals in need by providing medical resources, free of charge.  

Their programs include:

  • Medical Equipment and Supplies
  • Prescription Assistance
  • Diabetic Supplies
  • Medical Nutrition
  • Rural Outreach and Mobile CARE Chest
  • Club CARE Chest (for individuals who exceed our income qualification of 138% of the Federal Poverty Level)
  • Independent Living and CARE Loan

If you need help with any of these, please call (775) 829-2273.  They are on-site on the First Wednesday of the month from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM.  They usually set up with their van outside the east entrance.

For more than 30 years, CARE Chest has been re-using durable medical equipment, putting our community's resources into action. They have provided over 300,000 individual services in Northern Nevada and been a reliable resource for individuals who find themselves facing medical poverty.

They are a community-driven organization. Over 85% of their funding is private, and 100% of donations stay in Nevada.