OWWL Library System
Public libraries of Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming and Livingston Counties
In the coming months the libraries from the OWWL Library System that will be participating in The Great Give Back 2025 will be listed here! Check back often for updates; details about programs will begin to be shared around the beginning of September. Please contact libraries directly for questions regarding offered programming.
Click here to view past GGB events from the OWWL Library System
Pasta & Pencils
September 2nd- 30th
We will be collecting donations of Pasta for The Blessing Room Food Pantry and both #2 pencils and colored pencils for Bloomfield Elementary School through the whole month of September! Community members can drop of donations of pasta and pencils in the appropriate bins in the lobby all month long!
No registration required, anyone can participate!
Great Give Back
October 6th – 20th
The Clifton Springs Library will be collecting pet supplies to benefit Gordy and Friend, and organization that provides outreach and assistance for chained and penned dogs.
www.gordyandfriends.org
Items needed for donation: dog food (wet and dry), durable dog toys, dog treats, bully sticks, flea and tick medications and collars, stainless or aluminum dog dishes.
Monetary donations and donations of gift cards for supplies will also be gratefully collected and passed on directly to Gordy and Friends.
The Great Giveback: Pet Edition
August 15th – October 15th
The Gorham Free Library will be collecting donations of food, litter, toys, scratching posts, shelters, and other pet related items to donate to local animal shelters and rescue programs.
Anyone who wants animals to be happy and well taken care of can bring in donations from August 15th to October 15th.
The Great Give Back – Honeoye Edition
October 1st – 31st
This year we’re collecting items for Honeoye Central School nurse to use for all the students. The items that are in MOST need are sock and underwear appropriate for youth ages 5-18. Items MUST be new, preferably in the package. This will provide her the ability to ensure to the students that they are NEW and the students will be more receptive. Please help us out and grab some of these items next time you’re at the store!
A box will be located at the Honeoye Public Library during the month of October and will be dropped off at the school afterwards.
Give Back to Those Who Give So Much: Support Our Teachers!
September 8th – October 6th
We’ll be collecting classroom wish list donations to support Marion teachers at all school levels — elementary, middle, and high school. We hope this will help reduce the teachers’ out-of-pocket expenses.
Elementary School Wishes:
Kleenex
Dixie/Plastic Cups
Disposable Plastic Table Cloths
Hand Sanitizer
Disinfectant Wipes
Gel Pens
Stickers
Individualized prepackaged snacks (granola bars, cereal, goldfish, pretzels, animal crackers, etc.)
Corded Headphones
Gallon, Snack or Qt-sized Ziploc Bags
Colored Lunch-Size Paper Bags
8.5 x 11 in. Laminating Pouches
8-10 Count Markers (thick or thin)
Fun Bookmarks, etc. (small prize box items)
Baby Wipes
Plain, White Paper Plates (lg. or sm.)
Middle School/High School Wishes:
Corded headphones
Corded Earbuds
Snacks for Students
Candy for Students
Small Gift Cards for Student Prizes
Clorox Wipes
Kleenex
Great Give Back: Help for Hospeace House
October 1st – 31st
We are collecting donated items for a local hospice organization, Hospeace House, a comfort care home that provides 24-hour compassionate support to individuals nearing the end of life. Hospeace House is a crucial non-profit to our local community, providing extensive care for individuals and their families completely free of charge. Their services are sustained entirely through donations and fundraising, making this location a great option for this year’s Great Give Back.
The below are the items we will be accepting:
Tissues
Paper Towels
Toilet paper
Nitrile Gloves Size M
Bottled Water
Boost/Ensure Drinks
Bendable Straws
Toothbrushes
Garbage Bags
Birdseed
Free & Clear Laundry Soap
Stamps
“Pur” Water Filters
White Vinegar (gallon size)
Fragrance-Free Dryer Sheets
Coffee Pods
Anyone is welcome to donate items
Great Give Back Support Weekend Wellness
September 22nd – October 17th
Support Weekend Wellness – Help Feed Local Families
Weekend Wellness is a grassroots community initiative providing healthy, kid-friendly food to families during non-school times on the weekend. When school meals pause, we step in to ensure no child goes hungry.
Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference. Join us in supporting the health and well-being of children in our community—because every child deserves a full belly and a brighter weekend.
We’re currently collecting donations for our Weekend Wellness food packs and need your help! We’re asking for the following shelf-stable, easy-to-prepare items:
• Slim Jims
• Single serve boxes of cereal
• Granola bars
• Applesauce pouches
• Raisins
• Instant oatmeal packets
• Macaroni and cheese cups
• Cheese and crackers
• Shelf-stable milk (white and chocolate)
Monetary donations are also welcome and go directly toward purchasing food for local families in need.
Great Giveback-Warming Hearts and Hands
October 1st – 18th
Collecting warm items (scarves, hats, mittens/gloves, socks) for the school closets and for Community Action
Registration is not required, anyone is welcome to drop off items during library hours (M-Th 11-8, Fri 11-5, Sat 9-1)
Give back- Red Creek Food Cupboard
October 1st – 28th
Join us in supporting our local community by donating essential toiletry items to the Red Creek Food Cupboard. Many families rely on the Cupboard not only for food but also for basic hygiene products that are not covered by assistance programs. We are collecting new, unopened items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo & conditioner, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, razors & shaving cream, lotion, and toilet paper.
Community Cupboard Collection
October 1st – 18th
The Red Jacket Community Library will be receiving donations of shelf stable food and hygiene items beginning on October 1 and running through October 18. All non-perishable foods and hygiene items are welcome. The items will be used to stock the Tein Cities Food Cupboard located at 4 Clifton St in Manchester. The following items are in highest demand: soups, cereals, spaghetti sauce, shampoo, shaving cream, and deodorant.
Anyone is welcome to donate by stopping by the library.
The Twin Cities Food Cupboard is a non for profit food cupboard serving the Manchester-Shortsville residents.
Stevens Memorial Community Library
Food Pantry Donations
October 1st – 18th
We will be collecting donations for the Attica Food Pantry from October 1st-October 18th. The food pantry takes mainly canned and boxed foods but they also have freezers and fridges if you would prefer to drop it off to them directly.
The Great Give Back
September 4th – 30th
Donation of Disposable Diapers for children of all ages.
The disposable diapers collected will be given to the Wolcott Food Pantry to be given to those in need.