North Okanagan Gleaners collects donated medical supplies and equipment, prepares them for shipment, and sends them to developing countries where these items are greatly needed.
In 2025, North Okanagan Gleaners shipped ten full 40-foot containers, plus some partial loads, from the facility.
These shipments help provide essential medical equipment and supplies to institutions and facilities that may have few other ways to access them.
North Okanagan Gleaners sends medical supplies and equipment to developing countries.
In 2025, ten full 40-foot containers, plus some partial loads, were shipped from the facility.
NOV Gleaners collects and ships a wide variety of medical supplies and equipment, including linens, wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and expired medical consumables such as bandages, compresses, and dressings.
Medical supplies and equipment are donated by clinics, care homes, hospitals, and private individuals.
Some equipment and supplies may have been replaced by newer technology in North America but are still useful and acceptable in other parts of the world.
In many cases, the places receiving these medical shipments do not have access to these supplies in any other way.
Equipment is generally already cleaned, sterile, and in good working order when it is donated.
Smaller items are sorted and packaged by volunteers.
Donations are received year-round. There are also scheduled pickups from clinics, care homes, and hospitals.
Hospital budget year-end periods tend to be especially busy, as equipment replacements and planned phasing-out of older equipment often increase during those times.
Some equipment is no longer considered suitable for use in first-world countries, or may be required by industry regulations to be sent overseas.
In all cases, the supplies and equipment are welcomed by those who receive them.
Help sort, fold, lift, package, and prepare medical supplies and equipment for shipment.
Volunteers of all ages and walks of life are gratefully welcomed and utilized in a variety of roles.
There are many different tasks in this ministry, ranging from light duties such as sorting and folding, mending and repairing surgical gowns and linens, to heavier work such as lifting and packagingÂ
All donated equipment is brought to the North Okanagan Gleaners plant/warehouse near Lavington, where it is stored, sorted, and packaged.
Volunteers serve because they want to help people in need.
Some volunteers also have a background in medical service and want to use their skills and experience to support the ministry.
Clinics, care homes, hospitals, and individuals can donate suitable supplies and equipment.
Overseas non-profit organizations are encouraged to complete applications for medical equipment and supplies.
Application forms should be made available through the Medical Equipment Aid page.
A wide range of donations are warmly received, including linens, wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and medical consumables such as bandages, compresses, and dressings.
Medical supplies and equipment are sent to institutions and facilities in need around the world.
Recent shipments have gone to Cameroon, Congo, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Malawi, Mexico, Ukraine, and other locations.
Organizations that receive medical aid often have few, if any, other ways to obtain these essential supplies.
Donating surplus or unwanted medical gear allows useful equipment and supplies to serve people and facilities that greatly need them.
Donors should contact North Okanagan Valley Gleaners to discuss the best way to package, transport, and receive donated equipment and supplies.
For Medical Aid inquiries, email gleanersmedical@gmail.com.
Medical supplies are needed year-round.
Donors are encouraged to contact NOV Gleaners whenever an opportunity to donate arises. If there are seasonal or annual considerations, planning can be done together with donors.
Christian humanitarian aid organizations can apply to receive medical equipment and supplies, ranging from crutches to hospital beds. Organizations should complete the Medical Equipment Aid application form. Aid is provided when equipment is available, the application is approved, and the organization agrees to pay all costs for pickup and shipment to the destination. Pickup by NOV Gleaners volunteers may be arranged. Please email the Medical Aid ministry or call the plant number for details.
Every gift of time, food, furniture, equipment, or funds helps North Okanagan Valley Gleaners provide food and medical aid to people in need around the world. Whether you volunteer or donate, you become part of a practical, life-giving mission. Call 250-549-1123 or email novgleanersstore@gmail.com to get started.
