UOAA recognizes that you may have a need for emergency supplies. Below are resources that may be of assistance to you on a temporary basis. UOAA does not have ostomy supplies in the national office.

Manufacturers Assistance Programs

Please call directly to ask for information and to apply for these programs.

ConvaTec or 800-422-8811

Hollister or 800-323-4060

Coloplast – Coloplast Patient Assistance (C.P.A.): 877-781-2656

Alternative Local Resources

Contact the following types of agencies in your area, and ask if they maintain a “Donation Closet”.

• Local hospitals
• Local Visiting Nurse associations
• Local clinics
• Local Goodwill Industries

Call your state’s 2-1-1 number. Just dial 211 as you would 911.

UOAA has Affiliated Support Groups who sometimes operate Donation or Supply Closets.

Kindred Box is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that distributes donated ostomy supplies to the uninsured and underinsured ostomates in America.

Supplies Available with S + H

Kinder’s Closet Ostomy Pantry can provide a short-term supply of ostomy supplies. To reach them email kinderscloset@yahoo.com or kinderscloset2020@gmail.com.

Osto Group: Toll-free 877-678-6690
Offers supplies for the cost of shipping and handling. They have a small all-volunteer staff, but if you call and leave a message, they will respond. Please be patient in awaiting a response.

5773 Golden Eagle Circle
Pal Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Marian Grace: 561-889-5753 / Barbara Hymans: 561-707-2139.

Ostomy 211: ostomysupplies.ostomy211.org Emergency supply pantry. Donation requested to help cover expenses.

Lower Cost Supply Options

The distributors listed below often sell supplies at lower prices, in some cases by not accepting insurance.

Best Buy Ostomy Supplies: 866-940-4555
Gilgal Medical Supplies, Inc.: 407-891-2120
lifeline Medical Supply
Medical Monks: 844-859-9400
Mercy Supply Collaborative: 888-637-2912
Ostomy4less: 877-678-6694; contact Patti or Tom at patti@ostomymcp.com
Parthenon Ostomy Supplies: 800-453-8898
Personally Delivered: 1-855-445-8609
Prism: 888-244-6421
Stomabags: 855-828-1444