The Trusts chief executive Simon Wickham says the tool kits will be handy for the odd jobs that crop up around the house.

Profits from alcohol sales and gambling machines are buying West Auckland households within The Trusts boundaries a free toolkit.

All profits from West Liquor, Village Wine & Spirits, and bars and restaurants operated by the The Trusts are either reinvested back into the business or given back to the community.

Last year The Trusts gave away smoke alarms as part of their household distribution fund but this year they are giving away a 24 piece mini toolkit.

It has a pair of 17 centimetre long nosed pliers, a spanner, measuring tape, screwdriver with adaptor/handle, two clock screwdrivers, one Philips head and one flat head, four sockets plus extender bar, and three Allen keys.

"The option stuck out as something different and handy," The Trusts chief executive Simon Wickham says.

He hopes most West Auckland households now have smoke alarms and they wanted to give away something else useful.

The toolkit is compact and Wickham says the idea is that it fits into a draw and is accessible for 90 percent of odd jobs around the house.

"It's for the little jobs that you don't want to venture out to the garage for."

He says it was a challenge to come up with an item that was going to suit everyone in the West Auckland community.

They needed to find an item to suit their budget which was $15 to $20 per unit.

The toolkit has a retail value of about $17 and they have 70,000 to giveaway.

Every year The Trusts distribute about $1 million in sponsorship, donations and gifts.

Past gifts have included smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, first aid kits and car seats for kids.

How to redeem the toolkit:

- Residents within The Trust boundaries will receive a voucher in their letterbox from May 2.

- Bring the voucher and proof of address to any West Liquor or Village Wines & Spirits store or go to The Trusts Support Office, 3044 Great North Rd, New Lynn.

- Vouchers are valid until July 31 or while stocks last.