The public is being asked to donate wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches, which will be collected and distributed to needy people in various countries through the Wheels for the World program. Bob’s Discount Furniture, 333 Clarks Pond Parkway, South Portland, is the hosting site for the donations, which will be accepted Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The store is planning giveaways and prizes, including a $500 door prize, during the donation hours. All donations are tax deductible.

Through 2005, the Wheels for the World program has distributed more than 35,000 wheelchairs to more than 70 countries. The organization also collects crutches, canes, walkers or other rehabilitation equipment through a volunteer organization called Chair Corps. For information about the Wheels for the World, visit joniandfriends.org or call the New England regional coordinator at 508-653-3743.

Bob’s Discount Furniture is a fast-growing New England furniture retailer with 22 stores located throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey and New Hampshire.