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The First Aid Closet (FAC) continues to meet its mission to loan,
free of charge, medical equipment and supply items to support health
and healing. The FAC mission is generously supported by persons donating items throughout the year from surrounding communities.
Thank You to everyone contributing support. This year approximately
576 friends, family and neighbors were supported and the Dresden United Methodist Church could not fulfill its mission without that support.
Thank you for each and every item.
Currently, the FAC needs shower chairs and benches, knee walkers,
and wheelchairs. In 2024, the FAC is planning to purchase replacement items for those that have been well used.
There is a walker collection for persons needing one for after surgery
and the commodes are plentiful. Canes, bed rails, and items to help
get out of bed are available.
The most popular items are hospital beds and wheelchairs. Transport chairs and rollator walkers are next. Insurance typically does not cover items that make daily living easier or consider safety in the home.
The FAC has many items that just make life easier.
The First Aid Closet has been blessed to serve many counties, not just Yates. The information for the closet is found in hospitals and doctor's offices from Syracuse to Rochester from Horseheads to Geneva.
Sharing in the community with the Living Well brings urinary incontinence products right to those who need them. Bandaging wounds can be very expensive and thanks to those who share with us, the FAC can share
with others. Very often there are items like nebulizer, blood pressure cuffs, scales, medication minders or sitz baths at the closet. “Call before you buy” can help stretch the medical budget. The best number is Deb Flood at 607.316.4920, please text if possible but if necessary you may call.
FAC is located at 26 Avenue A, Dresden, NY.
Signage was added at the church to help with directions to the FAC.
The building for the FAC is a garage designed for storage of equipment. Monetary donations help with utilities and maintenance. A dedicated group of volunteers are selfless in helping people get what they need.
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