Project Flight
Welcome to the Books for Kids 2024 Community campaign
Over 3.1 million books and 29 years of service
This year's drive runs from September 9-22, 2024.
Books for Kids collects new children’s books from the Western New York community and distributes them to needy children who would not otherwise have a chance to own a book of their own. Organizations that service children and community service organization lending libraries are eligible to receive books from Books for Kids.
How to donate books
Books can be dropped off at the following locations between September 9-22, 2024.
- Wegmans - All locations in Erie and Niagara Counties
- Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries - All locations
- The Buffalo News - Larkin Exchange Building Lobby, 726 Exchange St.
- Tom's Restaurant - 3221 Sheridan Dr., Amherst
- Paula's Donuts - All locations
Join us for a special LIVE donation drive on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm at
Wegmans, 5275 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville!
Make a monetary donation:
In addition to book donations, we accept monetary support to purchase books for children with special needs. This includes Braille, large-print and other specialized books.
Checks may be mailed to:
Project Flight, Books for Kids c/o Donations,
7954 Transit Rd. PMB205
Buffalo, NY 14221
Make checks payable to: Books for Kids/Project Flight.
More resources
For more information on Books for Kids, contact (716) 858-8608.
To become a recipient of the Books for Kids campaign, download PDF and complete this form by October 30, 2024.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Books for Kids is sponsored by The Buffalo News, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, SUNY Buffalo State University, Project Flight ©, WGRZ TV Channel 2, Wegmans and Townsquare Media.
Project Flight ©, under the direction of Drs. Geraldine E. Bard and Betty J. Cappella, has been recognized by the New York State Department of Education for developing a suggested book list for educators, parents, children and young adults.