One locker. One chance to play.
LiftLocker is a student-led Bergen County nonprofit that collects new and gently used sports equipment, builds complete sport-specific lockers, and delivers them through trusted schools and community partners.
Founded by Bergen County students.
Incorporated in New Jersey to expand access to youth sports.
Progressive Car Care and Bauer Sport Shop.
Working through trusted local organizations.
Now Collecting in Dumont
Bauer Sport Shop is now a Founding Equipment Partner and official LiftLocker donation drop-off location.
Dumont, NJ 07628
Three steps to get a kid in the game.
Identify the Need
Schools, coaches and community organizations identify young athletes who need equipment.
Build the Locker
Donated equipment and sponsorships are used to create a complete sport specific locker.
Deliver the Opportunity
LiftLocker delivers the completed locker through a trusted school or community partner.
See How a Locker Is Built
These sample checklists show what goes into a complete sport-specific locker. They do not represent real recipients and cannot be sponsored.
Baseball Locker
Example checklist of 17 pieces of equipment needed to complete a baseball locker.
Softball Locker
Example checklist of 16 pieces of equipment needed to complete a softball locker.
Basketball Locker
Example checklist of 12 pieces of equipment needed to complete a basketball locker.
Sponsor a Locker Room
Supporting one athlete matters. Sponsoring a Locker Room can help equip an entire team, league or school program.
It Started in a Basement
Charlie saw quality sports equipment sitting unused while other children were unable to play because they could not afford the gear. That simple contrast became the idea behind LiftLocker.
Built With Our Community
Our school, business and community partners help turn unused equipment into opportunities for young athletes.
See LiftLocker in Action.
Follow the equipment donations, community partnerships, locker builds and deliveries helping more kids get in the game.
@liftlockerorgHelp Put the Next Kid in the Game
Donate equipment, sponsor a complete locker or help LiftLocker reach another community.