Donate In-Kind
WE ARE AT FULL CAPACITY
We are at full capacity...which is great, but unfortunately, we can not receive any new donations until further notice. We'll keep you posted! ALL DONATIONS must be clean, readily useable, free of dirt, mold, water damage, etc.
Financial Donation
Your donations help us grow, and establish more ways to recycle textiles. We know you have many choices of wonderful non-profits that need help, and we are honored that you would consider ricRACK!
Your money goes directly to funding our many programs here at RicRack.
Take a look and see what your donation would supply us with.
 You certainly can't learn to sew without a good pair of scissors. Ours at the shop are starting to wear out, and are in need of a revamp. |  A sturdy foundation in sewing starts with a good chair, and our original IKEA chairs are starting to show their age. |
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 We like to start our sewing graduates out with everything they need to keep their learning going. These kits start off a lifetime of sewing magic. |  We all remember our first machine, help a new sewer in New Orleans get one to call their own. |
 A sewing scholarship is priceless, and can give the gift of opportunity to new sewers in our area. |  A mentorship is a unique next step for our new sewers. The program provides a paid sewing mentorship here at ricRack, allowing students to continue their journey into the world of professional sewers. |
Your donation helps keep our unique mission alive!
From staffing our local resale shop, to paying teachers to show both kids and adults how to sew, to supporting our textile recycling initiative.
Your contribution helps the New Orleans creative and cultural community.
Thank you for investing in a more sustainable future!
Drop Offs
DO NOT DROP OFF AT OUR RE-SALE STORE
We accept drop offs at our warehouse location in Gretna, LA 70053.
Donations must be dropped off in a clear, plastic bin and must be pre-approved by contacting ricRACK via email ricracknola@gmail.com
It takes a lot of time for our volunteers to organize and sort fabric donations...having it measured and rolled before dropping off REALLY helps us save time, money, and energy.
ALL DONATIONS must be clean, readily useable, free of dirt, mold, water damage, etc.
ricRACK Accepts
Art Supplies
Appliques
Antique Sewing Machines (working, nonworking)
Beads
Books....sewing, crafting, etc
Buttons
Embroidery hoops, thread
Fabric - rolls and large pieces, tagged and measured
Office supplies
Rhinestones
RIT Dyes
Scraps
Sergers (only working please, in good condition)
Sewing Supplies and Tools (New or Slightly used)
Sewing machines (working only please)
Sewing Patterns (must be complete with instructions, new or slightly used)
Trim & Sewing Notions
Thread (all kinds) (New or Slightly used)
Yarn
ricRACK Unacceptable
Housewares
Dangerous Chemicals
Furniture
Incomplete Sewing Patterns
Magazines, non-art books, catalogs
Mardi Gras Beads & Throws
Samples & sample books / swatch fabric books
Spray Paint cans / Old, Spoiled Paints
Pick Ups
We do not have our own trucks at the moment but, on occasion, can call on a volunteer to pick up donations.
To discuss pick-up donations, email ricracknola@gmail.com
Shipping: ricRACK accepts shipped donations.
Mailing Address:
ricRACK, Inc. - Donations
PO Box 750997
New Orleans, LA 70175
Any questions or concerns, please email ricracknola@gmail.com
ricRACK Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible.