Newark Central Medical Loan Closet Ministry

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Who's looking for a church for your family...

08/01/2026

Anyone need a cart for your oxygen tank?

07/31/2026

07/30/2026

We'd love to have you join us

07/30/2026

The Value of Our Volunteers

The Newark Medical Loan Closet is powered by dedicated volunteers who give their time, skills, and compassion to help meet the medical equipment needs of Licking County residents.
We currently operate two days each week, with a minimum of two volunteers working each five-hour shift. This represents approximately 1,040 hours of volunteer service each year during our regular operating hours alone.

Using the 2025 Ohio value of volunteer time of $33.54 per hour, our volunteers provide an estimated $34,882 in donated labor annually.

This figure does not include the many additional hours volunteers contribute outside of our regular operating hours. Volunteers also clean and sanitize equipment, sort donations, inspect and make minor repairs to equipment, organize inventory, prepare equipment for clients, handle administrative responsibilities, respond to phone calls, assist with fundraising and community outreach, and help plan for the future of the Medical Loan Closet.

Our volunteers are the HEART of this ministry. Their generosity allows us to provide gently used medical equipment to Licking County residents at no cost, helping individuals and families maintain their independence, dignity, health, and quality of life.

As we look toward expanding our hours and moving into a larger facility, our need for volunteers will grow. Every hour donated represents an investment in the health and well-being of our community.

If you are looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community, please reach out to Julie Quickle at [email protected]. She will be happy to add you to our volunteer list.

07/29/2026

Electric floor lift for elderly falls.

07/24/2026

💙 Our Volunteers Make the Difference! 💙

At the Newark Medical Loan Closet, every wheelchair cleaned, every walker repaired, every shelf restocked, and every smile shared with a neighbor in need is made possible by our incredible volunteers.

Because of their compassion and dedication, we are able to provide gently used medical equipment to hundreds of Licking County residents each month—at no cost. They truly are the heart of our mission.

We would love to expand our hours and be open more than our current Wednesday and Friday schedule, but we can't do it without more helping hands.

No matter your experience or skill level, there's a place for you! Volunteer opportunities include:
✅ Greeting and assisting customers
✅ Receiving and sanitizing donated equipment
✅ Sorting and stocking medical supplies and equipment
✅ Performing minor equipment repairs

Whether you can volunteer once a week, a few hours a month, or somewhere in between, your time can make a real difference in someone's life.

If you've been looking for a meaningful way to serve your community, we'd love to talk with you!

📧 To learn more about volunteering, contact Julie Quickle at [email protected].

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07/23/2026

A very generous donor dropped off several boxes of these. If you know of anyone that could use them send them to the Newark Medical Loan Closet any Wednesday and Friday from 10-3. We are located behind our church Central Christian Church at 587 Mount Vernon Rd.