Travel & Lodging Support During Treatment

 

Because getting to care—and staying there—shouldn’t be another burden
 

When medical care requires travel, the stress doesn’t stop at the diagnosis—it extends to where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and whether your needs can be safely supported along the way.

Whether you or a loved one is traveling for treatment, access to safe, affordable, and medically appropriate accommodations is essential. For many families, this becomes an added burden during an already overwhelming time.

The Nathan Leaf Foundation for Patient Advocacy does not arrange travel directly—but provide links to help you identify trusted organizations and resources that can ease the process, reduce costs, and ensure appropriate support is in place.

This isn’t just about logistics—it’s about making sure patients can focus on care, not coordination.
 

Travel & Lodging Resources

• American Cancer Society Hope Lodge®
  Free lodging for cancer patients and caregivers traveling for treatment.

• Ronald McDonald House Charities
  Housing and support for families of hospitalized children.

• Healthcare Hospitality Network
  Nationwide directory of nonprofit lodging programs near medical facilities.

• Joe's House
  Searchable database of discounted lodging near hospitals.

• Mercy Medical Angels
  Transportation assistance, including commercial flights and gas card programs.

• Air Care Alliance
  Volunteer pilot organizations providing free medical transportation.

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Transportation Assistance

• National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) Transportation Resources
  Transportation assistance information for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

• Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Information
  Information on transportation benefits available through Medicaid.

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Food & Nutrition Resources

• Meals on Wheels America
  Home-delivered meals for seniors and individuals with limited mobility.

• God's Love We Deliver
  Medically tailored meals for people living with serious illnesses.

• Lasagna Love
  Volunteer-prepared home-cooked meals for individuals and families in need.

• Feeding America Food Bank Locator
  Locate food banks and meal programs nationwide.

• The Salvation Army
  Community meal programs, food pantries, and emergency food assistance.

 

Helpful Travel Planning Resources

• TSA Cares
  Assistance for travelers with medical conditions, disabilities, or special needs.

• Amtrak Accessibility & Medical Assistance Services
  Travel assistance for passengers with mobility or medical needs.

• AARP Caregiving Resource Center
  Planning tools and caregiver resources, including travel and care coordination.

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We provide links to help You:

• Identify meal support programs near your home or treatment center

• Connect with organizations offering free or low-cost food assistance

• Navigate options for medically appropriate or dietary-specific meals

• Reduce the daily burden of meal planning during treatment

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If you need immediate assistance, please Contact Us

and someone from our team will reach out to you within 24 hours.