Resources requested by community partners

Dental Supplies

• portable x-ray machine

• Light-polymerizable resin

• Autologous resin for anterior and posterior pieces

• Resin for repairing prostheses

• Desensitizing medications and bittersweet capsules

• Glass ionomer

• Polycarboxylate cement

• Joint paper, absorbent paper and articular paper

• Hemofibrin and epinephrine to treat hemorrhages

• Sutures and surgical gloves

• Acrylic for the repair of prostheses (powder and liquid)

Opthamology Supplies

• Prescription eye glasses or reading glasses

• Antibiotic eye drops, steroid anti-inflammatory eye drops and artificial tears with and without preservative

• Ophthalmic ointments such as tetracycline, tobramycin, gentamicin, bazitracin

• Dexamethasone, prednisolone and non-steroidal diclofenac sodium

• Ocular hypotensive agents doxolamide, latanoprot, timolol

• Mydriatics such as tropicamide, homatropine, atropine

• Shirmer test fluorescein strips

Physical Rehabilitation Supplies

• Medical sponge electrodes

• Adhesive electrode pads

• Protective glasses for laser application, if possible 2 pairs (patient and technician must protect themselves)

• Diclofenac gel for therapeutic ultrasound

• Various materials of any type, for occupational therapy

• Laser therapy machine for pain

General medication and supplies

• ANY medication that can be obtained without a prescription

• Antihistamines (allergy and cold/flu symptoms)

• Antidiarrheals (diarrhea) and laxatives

• Antihypertensives (high blood pressure)

• Medications to relieve pain (Tylenol, Acetaminophen, Aspirin)

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen)

• Multivitamins for children, adults and prenatal

• Iron supplements in liquid form (for children)

• Anti-anemics (ferrous fumarate, iron, folic acid)

• Omega 3, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Magnesium

• Calamine Lotion (itching)

• Triple antibiotic cream

• Iodine

• Adult and infant diapers

• Wet wipes

• Colostomy bags (adult and pediatric sizes)

• Walkers, canes and wheelchairs

• Feminine products (pads, period panties)

• toothbrushes and paste

Medical Supplies

• Manual blood pressure cuff

• Urinary catheters (adult/pediatric sizes)

• Nasal cannulas for oxygen

• Syringes, needles, sutures

• Kit to start IVs 

• Oral antibiotics mainly for respiratory processes (Amoxicillin)

• Surgical gloves, tape and gauze

• Thermometers and glucometers

• Nebulizers and probes

• Autoclave

Medication and Supplies for Animals

All veterinary medicines and supplies are needed, and the items listed below are frequently requested.

• Powdered milk replacement for kittens

• Supplements for cats or dogs

• Antibacterial and antifungal shampoo for dogs and cats

• Incubator for newborn kittens and puppies

• Medication to treat internal and external parasites: (research on recently expired medication as still effective) such as for fleas, ticks, lice and mange or deworming

• Antibiotics for animals

• Absorbable sutures

• Veterinary blood analyzer

Our Contributors

We are thankful for the many partners who share our commitment to building a more equitable and sustainable world by working together to support communities in need.