Holiday Hope Donation Drive

The YWCA of Western New York has launched its Holiday Hope Donation Drive to support families facing financial hardship this holiday season. Community members are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped gifts and essential items for children, teens, seniors, and women.

Most Needed Items:

  • Toys, books, and children’s winter wear

  • Clothing for all ages

  • Gift cards for groceries or essentials

  • Monetary donations supporting holiday meals and YWCA programs

Donations will be distributed at the free Holiday Market on Dec. 18-19, 2025 to YWCA families, housing residents, seniors, and caregivers.

Main Drop-Off Location:
YWCA of Western New York – 1005 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Community Donation Bin Locations

  • Orangetheory Southtowns — 3701 McKinley Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14219

  • Orangetheory Lancaster — 4900 Transit Rd Ste 400, Cheektowaga, NY 14043

  • Dog Ears Bookstore — 688 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220

  • Maryvale Front Office — 1050 Maryvale Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

  • Pizza Hut (Genesee St) — 4255 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

  • Cheektowaga Library — 2580 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225

  • North Park Library — 975 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

  • Deco Lounge — 69 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202

  • Westminster Community Charter School — 24 Westminster Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

  • St. John’s (West Seneca) — 3512 Clinton St, West Seneca, NY 14224

  • Absolute Health and Wellness — 391 Washington St, Buffalo, NY 14203

  • Porter Library — 280 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201

  • Frank E. Merriweather Library — 1324 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208

  • Courtyard Restaurant — 127 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202

  • Raha Coffee — 370 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14207

  • Fire Department — TBD

  • Larkin Square — TBD

  • Fast Stop — 326 Military Rd, Buffalo, NY 14207

  • SPT Semi Private Training — 23 Lake St, Hamburg, NY 14075

  • Kensington Pizza — 1463 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

  • Premier Pharmacy — 476 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14207

List of Needs