NEW ORLEANS TOOLBANK
The New Orleans ToolBank is currently under the operation of Toolbank USA.
Our Tools. Your Volunteers. Building Community.
ABOUT US
Started in 2021 as a TDS Deployment, the New Orleans ToolBank is now a brick and mortar warehouse that serves community-based organizations by providing tools, equipment & expertise to empower their most ambitious goals. Our mission is to equip communities with the tools they need to bring about positive change. Our signature tool lending program allows organizations to borrow tools instead of purchasing them, thereby saving funds that can be utilized to support their mission.
At ToolBank, we aim to disrupt the cycle of unequal distribution of wealth by sharing our resources with qualified community-based organizations. By providing equal access to resources, we remove barriers faced by those who lack it traditionally and help people with service or charitable intent to work on the front lines of our communities’ problems by providing equal access to tools.
Warehouse Address: 2801 Marais St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Phone: (504) 484-9419
ToolBank Member Agencies include:
- Nonprofit organizations
- Charitable organizations
- Community groups
- Faith-based organizations
- Schools
- Universities
- Neighbors looking to transform their communities
ToolBank’s signature tool lending model provides, stores, and repairs critically needed tools and equipment that can be used for:
- Construction
- Demolition
- Landscaping
- Cleaning
- Special Events
Projects Empowered by ToolBank Tools:
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Facility maintenance & repair projects
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Community-wide & neighborhood clean-ups
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Playground builds
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School campus improvements
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Senior home repairs
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Special events & fundraisers
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Green space reclamation & planting daysFaith-based mission trips…AND MUCH MORE!
CONTACT THE NEW ORLEANS TOOLBANK
Member Agency Testimonials
At HandsOn New Orleans our small team of three professionals has completed over 40 community service projects this year with 2,000+ volunteers that resulted in a $250,000 impact in community savings. I value the service and resources ToolBank brings to our community. HandsOn has saved both money and time. As our tools age, ToolBank’s low fees allow us to have everything we need without having to make expensive replacement purchases. This is huge in the current economy. The range of tools also allows us to supplement and surge numbers when we host large teams of 75+ volunteers. With ToolBank anchoring the community, HandsOn saves time by pointing other nonprofits and informal groups to their services, thereby allowing us to discontinue our tool lending program. Overall, ToolBank is a friendly, easy, super low-cost welcome addition to New Orleans. Their work supports the backend of nonprofits who are making amazing differences in our neighborhoods. Definitely recommend their services!”
As the Director of Community Engagement for Councilmember Harris, I wanted to personally thank you for your continued partnership with our office. ToolBank has been a great resource for New Orleanians that wish to make a difference in their community. During our District B Clean Up Days, neighborhood associations and organizations have utilized ToolBank’s services in order to empower their members and neighbors with the necessary equipment to meet their goals. The positive results of your organization have been felt city-wide and continue to make a lasting impact for local projects in New Orleans.