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Islets of Hope free diabetes supplies and insulin for persons with diabetes |
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Important Disclaimer We have provided this information for general information purposes only. It is not intended to be a recommendation or endorsement of any program or entity.
National Government and Private Assistance Programs for Persons with Diabetes Find a Health Center in Your State U.S. Second Harvest Food Bank Locator
You can also view our state listing of local assistance programs and resources. Disaster Relief Organizations American Red Cross – Phone: 800-HELP-NOW; (Spanish) 800-257-7575 America's Second Harvest – Phone: 800-344-8070 Adventist Community Services - Phone: 800-381-7171 Catholic Charities, USA – Phone: 800-919-9338 Christian Disaster Response – Phone: 941-956-5183 or 941-551-9554 Christian Reformed World Relief Committee – Phone: 800-848-5818 Church World Service – Phone: 800-297-1516 Convoy of Hope – Phone: 417-823-8998 Lutheren Disaster Response – Phone: 800-638-3522 Mennonite Disaster Service – Phone: 717-859-2210 Nazarene
Disaster Response - Phone - 888-256-5886 Prespyterian Disaster Assistance - 800-872-3283 Salvation
Army – Phone: 800-SAL-ARMY (800-725-2769) Southern
Baptist Convention Disaster Relief – Phone: 800-462-8657, X-6440 United
Jewish Communities – Phone: 877-277-2477 United Methodist Committee on Relief – Phone: 800-554-8583
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Charities that offer free or low-cost diabetes supplies
Hock's offers 30-50% discounted prices on diabetes supplies. We cannot specifically recommend or endorse any company but we have been listing Hock's in our resource directory for over a year as one of the two cheapest online companies to purchase from. We recently affiliated with Hock's because our own experience with them has been so positive. If you do place an order through our site, they will contribute financially towards our cause and you will get reasonable prices for diabetes supplies. You might also be interested in:
Where to start Call your local hospital, social services department, or even your doctor. Medical professionals often are the best source of information about local assistance plans. All fifty United States have free, or reduced-cost health clinics. Many of these clinics can offer diabetes care, as well as free or reduced-cost diabetes medications, supplies, and insulin. Find a Health Center in Your State Free Accu-Chek Blood Glucose Meter - This program is for physician's who wish to order a free meter for their patients. (Patients, have your doctor call below to get your free meter.) This program is for those new to testing or for those who are currently using another meter brand. To get a free meter:
For more information, please contact Provider Services at 215-567-3590 or 800-227-3119 (outside the 215 area code). Charitable Organizations The following charities assist residents in most of the United States with free or low-cost diabetes supplies to those who qualify: Charles Ray III Diabetes Association offers free diabetes supplies for those that cannot afford the cost, all over the world. Pumps and pump supplies available here. The Charles Ray III Diabetes Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Children With Diabetes - Order their free "Welcome Kit" and receive the following:
The CWD Welcome Kit is for residents of the United States only and is supported through the generosity of LifeScan and Animas. FreedoMed - Phone: 1-888-722-7556. Medical supply company, that provides low cost or totally free diabetic supplies to diabetics who are eligible through Medicare or private insurance. Insulin-Pumpers.org, is the largest nonprofit organization serving the needs of insulin pumpers world-wide. They are almost exclusively run by dedicated volunteers and offer financial assistance through their Insulin Pumpers Foundation program. Visit their main site for more information. Islets of Hope – Lists assistance programs by state, as well as international resources for other countries. Includes private, corporate, and government programs. Go to www.isletsofhope.com and click on “Assistance Programs” in their pull-down menu.
Their primary focus of fundraising is within the state of Michigan, but their programs reach individuals nationwide who cannot afford diabetic medical supplies and are not eligible for private insurance, Medicaid or assistance within their home state.
SlashDrugCosts.org - A grassroots nonprofit organization that offers a place to read how others found help, post your own needs, as well as receive free support from SDC volunteers to help you find affordable diabetes supplies and medications. There is no charge to users. RXAssist.org - A nonprofit organization that helps patients find assistance programs for medications and supplies that they may qualify for. Where to get private fuel funds to help with your utility bills Ask your state energy assistance office for the local phone number of the fuel fund nearest you, or go to www.nationalfuelfunds.org. |
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