Impact Updates and News

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.

Hyperlocal: Dock to Dock, Neighbor to Neighbor
MedCycle Network’s new Dock to Dock initiative—a hyperlocal distribution model that reduces delivery times, decreases environmental impact, and puts essential medical supplies into the hands of care providers faster.
On Friday, June 13, MedCycle Network picked up 14 pallets of surplus medical supplies from MarinHealth and, within hours, delivered them directly as donations to three local clinics: Marin Community Clinics, Ritter Center, and Roots Community Health.

Peninsula Healthcare Connections Made
Peninsula Healthcare Connection (PHC), located in downtown Palo Alto, offers integrated healthcare and case management to adults experiencing homelessness or facing extreme financial hardship. MedCycle Network proudly delivered a much-needed donation of surplus medical supplies—gloves, exam table paper, and other essential items—directly to PHC’s front door.

Healing People, Healing our Planet: How El Camino Health and MedCycle Network Are Creating a Healthier, Greener California
El Camino Health and MedCycle Network began their work together in late 2024 with a clear, shared goal: redirecting high-quality surplus medical supplies into the hands of those who need them most.

Transforming Care Through Collaboration: MedCycle Network & San Francisco Free Clinic
MedCycle Network joined forces with San Francisco Free Clinic in a collaboration destined to amplify the clinic’s already profound impact. MedCycle Network’s delivery of crucial surplus medical supplies—including gloves, exam paper, and other items—immediately eased the clinic’s financial burdens, freeing essential resources for direct patient care.

A Delivery That Makes a Difference: MedCycle Network Supports Clinic by the Bay
MedCycle Network formed an impactful new partnership with Clinic by the Bay to redirect high-quality medical surplus supplies from local hospitals directly to clinics serving the community. This partnership quickly translated into a meaningful, tangible delivery that significantly boosted the clinic’s ability to provide care.

Bringing Healthcare to the Streets: MedCycle Network & Oakland STOMP
MedCycle Network proudly partnered with Oakland STOMP, delivering a transformative shipment of high-quality surplus medical supplies to support their vital outreach. This inaugural delivery included crucial items such as braces, walkers, and specialized wound care products, equipping the STOMP team to address a wide range of immediate health needs for Oakland’s unhoused residents.

MedCycle Network: Transforming Medical Surplus into Health Access
MedCycle Network was founded with a simple yet powerful mission: to improve community health and environmental sustainability by redirecting high-quality surplus medical supplies to local safety-net clinics.