Our Initiative:

Our program, "Waste Not, Heal More," focuses on collecting unused, unopened wound care supplies and distributing them to patients in need. All donated supplies are carefully reviewed by our volunteers — RNs, LPNs, and Physicians from Wound Centers — to confirm that items are factory-sealed and within their expiration date before redistribution. This ensures that every patient receives materials that meet clinical safety standards.

The need for this effort is real. Many patients — particularly those who are uninsured, underinsured, or discharged without adequate resources — struggle to obtain necessary wound care supplies such as dressings and antimicrobial products. Unused supplies that would otherwise go to waste can make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes and help reduce preventable wound complications, hospital readmissions, and emergency visits.


Our Partnership with Northwestern Medicine:

We are proud to partner with Northwestern Medicine's Team NM Staff Volunteer Program, which connects NM employees and staff with meaningful community service opportunities. Through this partnership, Northwestern Medicine volunteers help catalog, organize, and prepare donated wound care supplies for safe redistribution to patients in need. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to reducing health disparities and improving patient outcomes in the greater Chicagoland community.

To learn more or sign up as an NM volunteer, visit the Team NM Volunteering portal link 👉 Collection Drive


Wound Care Supplies Donation Collection Sites:

Unused, factory-sealed wound care supplies can be dropped off at either of our two Northwestern Medicine collection sites:


How You Can Help: