Project Flight
Welcome to the Books for Kids 2026
30th Anniversary Community Campaign!
This year's drive runs from May 10 - 22, 2026.
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 May 10 -22, 2026
- Wegmans - All locations in Erie and Niagara Counties between May 10-22.
- Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations - All locations will accept books from May 1 - 31. See locations here.
- The Buffalo News - Larkin at Exchange Building, 726 Exchange St., Buffalo
- Tom's Restaurant - 3221 Sheridan Dr., Amherst
- Paula's Donuts - All locations
Wegmans and WGRZ 2 will host a special LIVE donation drive on Friday, May 15, 2026 from
5:30 a.m. – 12:00 pm at Wegmans, 5275 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville! Bring new children's books
to donate or purchase them at Wegmans.
Make a monetary donation:
In addition to book donations, we accept monetary support to purchase books for underserved children in our community. 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
Download PDF of Books for Kids 2026 Fact Sheet
Download PDF of Books for Kids information
To apply to be become a recipient of the Books for Kids campaign
Download PDF of the donation request form .
Please complete the form by June 30, 2026.Questions? Call Project Flight at: (716) 858-8608
Thank you to our sponsors:
The Books for Kids campaign is generously supported by WGRZ TV Channel 2, The Buffalo News, Wegmans, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Project Flight ©, Townsquare Media, SUNY Buffalo State University
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.
