Abstract: A device is presented for holding and dispensing material stored on a hollow, cylindrical roll. The device includes a spindle for holding a roll of material that is pivotally attached to a support arm. The spindle can be manually positioned between an open position for loading and unloading rolls of material, and a closed position that securely holds the roll in place for dispensing. The device advantageously permits single-handed operation, has no removable parts, and can be configured to work with a number of different types of rolls and materials.