Libraries Accepting Charitable Donations

'Tis the giving season all year round...

Find a library in Onondaga County where you can donate items and give back to your community! 

During Specific Months or Seasons

last updated 11/21/25

Fayetteville Free Library

Through Holiday Season

  • Mitten Tree for F-M Food Pantry
  • Toys for Salvation Army
  • Pet supplies for Al Stirpe's chartiable collection

Hazard Branch Library

Through November 2025

  • Mittten Tree: hats, gloves, mittens, scarves to be donated to St. Mark the Evangelist December giveaway event

LaFayette Public Library

Through December 2025

  • Non-perishable / canned items for the LaFayette Cub Scouts Pack 100 / food pantry

Manlius Library

Through November 2025

  • Hats and mittens for FM Food Pantry

December 1-31, 2025

  • Socks and underwear for Grace Abounds
  • Children's and Adult coats for Rescue Mission

Minoa Library

Through December 2025

  • Non-expired, non-perishable items for Heaven's Pantry

Also Through December

NYS Assemblyman Al Stirpe's Pet Drive: collecting supplies for furry friends

  • Dog or cat food
  • Cleaning supplies
  • New or gently used bedding, toys, leashes

Paine Branch Library

November 20 - December 18, 2025

  • Mitten Tree: collecting mittens and warm items for the local pantry

Through December 2025

  • Food Drive: collecting soups for local pantry

December 1-31, 2025

  • Kia Foundation Pet Drive: collecting pet supplies like food, cleaning supplies, bedding, etc.

Petit Branch Library

Through December 2025

Westcott Community Center Food Drive

  • Any donations are appreciated as there is a particularly high need for food at this time.
  • Suggested donation items include:
    • canned foods (beans, other vegetables, fruit, soup, chili, tuna, etc.)
    • rice, pasta, pasta sauce, boxed mac & cheese
    • peanut butter, jelly, oatmeal
    • toilet paper, paper towels, tissues
    • laundry pods

Salina Library

November 24 - December 11, 2025

  • Toys for Tots

All Winter

  • Hats, gloves, mittens

Solvay Public Library

Through December 12, 2025

  • Toys for Tots bin through Senator Chris Ryan’s office

Year-round Donations

last updated 11/21/25

Fayetteville Free Library

  • Food for F-M Food Pantry
  • Diapers for CNY Diaper Bank

Hazard Branch Library

  • Pantry goods
  • gently used clothing

Manlius Library

  • Food for F-M Food Pantry
  • Diapers for CNY Diaper Bank
  • Handmade blankets for Project Linus

Mundy Branch Library

  • Non expired perishable and non perishable items - no meat, no seafood
  • Hygiene items

Salina Library

  • Donations accepted year round for Community Fridge - see suggested items
  • Also collecting toiletries, laundry detergent, school supplies, diapers

Soule Branch Library

  • Collecting food and personal care items for the Eastside Boys & Girls Club pantry.