Your friends have what you need. You have what they need. The problem isn't generosity — it's knowing who has what and when they're available. This fixes that.
Tools sitting in the garage. Gear from last summer. Equipment you use twice a year. Your friends don't know you have it. List it once. They find it when they need it.
Someone needs help moving. Someone's stuck on a home repair. Someone needs a ride to the airport. See what people need. Help with your time, your skills, or chip in financially. Whatever works for you.
List what you're willing to share. Friends find it when they need it. No more "does anyone have a…" texts.
Moving help. Tech troubleshooting. Covering group costs. Post what you can contribute — people request, you decide.
Invite 5–10 friends. List a few things. See what they share. Build from there.
You'd lend your tools if people knew you had them. You'd help if you knew what was needed. The friction is the problem.