Medical Supplies

These organizations accept donations of medical equipment and supplies.

Eye Glasses

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Lions Club
6935 Van Gogh Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Phone Number: 225-927-1984

Safe Medication Disposal Program

MedPro Disposal, a low-cost alternative medical-waste disposal service, is providing Baton Rouge residents 10% off their sharps disposal mail-back service. The mail-back program offers a safe way for residents to safely and cost-effectively dispose of their used sharps such as needles, syringes, or lancets. Their mail-back kits will be shipped with approved container, prepaid return slip, and shipping box. Visit the MedPro Disposal website, go to mail back program, and enter promo code BRSHARPS at check-out to save 10% on your order.

Medications, Prescription Drugs, Medical Supplies

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul accepts numerous items for their community Pharmacy.

Items accepted include:

  • Advil, low-dose Aspirin, Motrin (200 milligrams) and Aleve
  • Benadryl
  • Claritin
  • Cold Medicine for High Blood Pressure
  • Emetrol
  • Gas-X
  • Maalox
  • Multi-vitamins
  • Mylanta
  • Neosporin
  • Pepcid A-C
  • Robitussin and Robitussin-PM
  • Rolaids
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Sugar-free Cough Syrups and Drops
  • Tums
  • Tylenol Extra Strength
  • Vitamin C
  • Zantac

Generic versions of these items are also acceptable. Call the Pharmacy at 225-383-7450 for more information.

They will also accept many unused prescription drugs. The prescription drugs must be in the original bottle, with an intact legible label—Call 225-383-7450 to inquire what medications they will accept.

Note: They do not accept empty prescription bottles. Empty prescription bottles should be recycled by placing them in your recycling cart.

Supportive Equipment (Wheelchairs, Walkers, Etc.)

Wheelchairs, canes, walkers, and much other medical equipment will also be accepted. Call 225-383-7450 to determine if your donation is needed.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Community Pharmacy
1647 Convention St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Phone Number: 225-383-7450