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Loan closet

Hey kiddo, have you ever heard of a loan closet? No? Well, let me explain it to you in a way that's easy to understand.

You know how sometimes you borrow your friend's toys or books? And then you give them back when you're done playing or reading? That's kind of like what a loan closet is, but for bigger things that people might need when they're sick or recovering from an illness or surgery.

So, let's say someone has a broken leg and they need crutches to walk around. But maybe they don't have any crutches of their own, or they can't afford to buy them. That's where a loan closet comes in. It's a place where people can go to borrow things like crutches, wheelchairs, or other medical equipment for free or a small fee.

These loan closets might be run by nonprofits or hospitals, and they're a really great resource for people who might not have access to the kind of things they need to recover from an injury or illness. And when they're done using the equipment, they just return it to the loan closet so someone else can use it.

So, basically, a loan closet is like a big toy box for grown-ups who need things to help them feel better when they're sick or hurt. Cool, right?
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