Impact Updates and News
Suitcases Full of Care: MedCycle Network Supports a MedTeam to the Philippines
This partnership is part of a growing effort. MedCycle Network is currently working on supply donations for MedTeams heading to Guatemala and back to Cambodia, and we're eager to support more teams as this program expands. Are you part of a MedTeam preparing for an international medical mission? We'd love to help you bring the supplies you need. Email info@medcyclenetwork.org to learn more about how MedCycle Network can support your MedTeam.
The Power of the Pivot: Turning Medical Surplus into Dental Essentials with La Clínica
For over 50 years, La Clínica has served as a primary health advocate for over 90,000 patients across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties. Their dedication to treating every individual with dignity, regardless of insurance status, perfectly mirrors our own commitment to health equity.
Where Surplus Becomes Solace: MedCycle Network Partners with George Mark Children's House
MedCycle Network has partnered with George Mark Children's House — the country's first free-standing pediatric respite home, delivering surplus medical supplies from UCSF Health to support their compassionate care for children with serious medical conditions and the families who love them.
Sustaining Care: The Power of Circular Partnerships in Local Health Ecosystems
Ravenswood Family Health Network is a cornerstone of community health in East Palo Alto and the surrounding areas, operating several dedicated sites including the Ravenswood Family Dentistry clinic and their Main Clinic on Bay Road. For a network that serves over 21,000 patients annually, many of whom are uninsured or rely on public health coverage, donated medical supplies like medical-grade gauze are not just "consumables." They are the silent enablers of compassionate care, allowing the clinic to redirect its limited budget towards their mission.
From the Hospital Floor to the Community Clinic Door with UCSF Health
UCSF Health has teamed up with MedCycle Network to streamline their medical surplus to strengthen the existing local health ecosystem. This is about more than moving boxes of supplies; it’s about making a tangible difference in patient care within our community with partners like the Women’s Clinic in the historical San Francisco Women’s Building.
Equipping a Pioneer: MedCycle Network Partners with Lestonnac Free Clinic
When we connected with the Lestonnac Free Clinic team and reviewed their needs list, one item stood out immediately: an S-SCORT III suction pump, a critical piece of emergency medical equipment used to clear airways and ensure patient safety during critical procedures. We had one. They needed one. That's exactly how this model is supposed to work.
MedCycle Network: 2025 Year In Review
To celebrate some of the many collaborations that MedCycle Network participated in during 2025, we thought it would be best to share a list of our top ten most viewed impact stories of the year.
Bridging Critical Gaps in Rural Care: MedCycle Network Supports Anderson Valley Health Center
Tucked alongside the Boonville Airport in rural Mendocino County, Anderson Valley Health Center (AVHC) stands as a lifeline for its tight-knit community. Providing primary care, dental services, behavioral health, and acupuncture, AVHC serves a wide range of patient needs—often under time-sensitive, high-stakes circumstances. Recently MedCycle Network joined forces with AVHC to strengthen this essential care with a delivery that met an urgent need.
A Local Lifeline: Turning Medical Surplus into Same-Day Care
The Humanitarian AI podcast about MedCycle Network didn’t feel like a typical interview, it felt like a shared mission. The spotlight on MedCycle Network makes sense. MedCycle Network isn’t just moving boxes. It’s redesigning how we value and move medical surplus — using trust, tech, and community to turn unused items into immediate care.
A Day of Hands, Hearts, and Hope: MedCycle Network Hosts First Volunteer Session
With music playing, supplies stacking up, and volunteers laughing while assembling personal hygiene kits, our very first Volunteer Sort Session was inspiring. This hands-on event marked a meaningful new step in our mission: empowering everyday people to help redistribute surplus medical supplies into the hands of clinics that need them most.
Beyond the Bin: UCSF Health and MedCycle Network Turn Surplus Into Care
With every delivery, UCSF Health and MedCycle Network prove that surplus is not waste—it’s a resource for healing, a spark for change. We believe that a healthier, more sustainable San Francisco Bay Area is within reach, and we’re building it together, one shipment at a time.
Strengthening Local Health Ecosystems: Social Impact Forum Takeaways and Resources
The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco hosted a Social Impact Forum to begin addressing a pressing question: How do we strengthen our local health ecosystems in a time of increasing natural disasters, growing needs, and a decrease in vital resources? MedCycle Network was honored to be part of this important conversation with three of our partner organizers working to build a more just, resilient, and sustainable local health ecosystem.
Supplies Repurposed, Smiles Shared: A San Francisco Bay Area Dental Delivery
From Ravenswood Family Health Network in East Palo Alto to Clinic by the Bay in San Francisco’s Excelsior neighborhood and Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) in the Mission District, this delivery exemplified what makes MedCycle Network’s model efficient and impactful—neighbors helping neighbors, supplies staying in the community, and moving at the speed of trust.
Turning Surplus into Support
The San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) has spent 154 years providing high-quality healthcare, housing, and supportive services to older adults. With a mission rooted in the Jewish values of compassion, community, and excellent care, SFCJL has long been a trusted sanctuary for individuals navigating the later chapters of life, regardless of background or circumstance.
Building a Bridge of Care to Southern California
With this delivery, MedCycle Network officially launches its Southern California program, deepening our commitment to ensure that resources go to patient care. Venice Family Clinic, rooted in equity and compassion, opens its doors to more than 45,000 Angelenos each year—offering medical, dental, mental health, and supportive services regardless of income or insurance status.
Time to Strengthen Local Health Ecosystems in California
The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco is hosting leaders from MedCycle Network and our partner organizations UCSF Health, Clinic by the Bay, and Every.org for a conversation about Strengthening Local Health Ecosystems in California on Thursday, July 31st doors open at 5:30pm, for tickets to attend in person or by livestream, click here.
A Year of Turning Medical Surplus into Health Access: MedCycle Network’s First Anniversary
On July 11, 2024, MedCycle Network launched with a vision to transform medical surplus into health access for neighbors who need it most. Today, we’re proud to share that, in our first year, over $1.6 million in high-quality surplus medical supplies have found a new purpose, serving uninsured and under-resourced communities.This is more than a number, it’s priceless moments of relief, safety, and care made possible by the generosity of our hospital partners, the dedication of clinic leaders, and the trust of our supporters, thank you!
Community Care in Action: MedCycle Network Supports Mission Neighborhood Health Center
MedCycle Network was honored to deliver donated medical supplies to Mission Neighborhood Health Center: 600 isolation gowns, 590 face shields, and 200 patient gowns. More than just materials, these supplies are a safeguard for the dedicated caregivers who show up every day—and a symbol of dignity for every patient who comes through their doors.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Ravenswood Family Health Network
This month, we celebrated a meaningful milestone with Ravenswood Family Health Network—a trusted community clinic serving East Palo Alto and beyond for over 20 years. For the first time, a clinic partner played both roles in our model: receiving donated, urgently needed supplies and donating surplus items for redistribution. This full-circle partnership illustrates the power of local action, with neighbors helping neighbors—across town and across clinic doors.
Expanding Access, One Delivery at a Time: MedCycle Network & Axis Community Health
MedCycle Network expanded our reach into the Tri-Valley, deepening our partnership with Axis Community Health through two meaningful deliveries of high-quality surplus medical supplies.

