This year’s News Neediest arrives once again during a period of great uncertainty for many Western New Yorkers. Help us support them during the holidays, and beyond, by making a monetary donation to the 2023 News Neediest Fund. As part of the Western New York Holiday Partnership, every dollar you donate directly benefits a child or family in need through FeedMore WNY.
Donate
Every dollar you donate directly benefits a child or family in need through FeedMore WNY
Drop off toys
Gifts are needed for children of all ages, but especially for those 8–12
Or send a check to the News Neediest Fund, c/o The Buffalo News PO Box 2667, Buffalo, New York 14240-2667
Please make checks payable to The Buffalo Evening News Neediest Charity Fund
Every dollar makes a difference
Thanks to your support of the 2022 News Neediest fund, The Buffalo News was able to give $156,000 to FeedMore WNY, making it another successful year of spreading hope. Your support helped provide nearly 66,000 meals to 15,000 households across Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties and allowed us to deliver 8,322 toys to children in need during the holiday season.
2023 unwrapped toy donations
Although the deadline for toy donations has passed, people who still have toys or other gifts to donate can drop them off at The Buffalo News in the main lobby of the Larkin Exchange Building (726 Exchange St., 14210) by Dec. 22.
Monetary donations are always welcome and may be sent by check to the News Neediest Fund, c/o The Buffalo News, PO Box 2667, Buffalo, N.Y. 14240. To donate online, click on this link.
| Larkin Exchange Building lobby | Wegmans – WNY locations |
| Excuria Salon & Spa | Fairgrounds Festival of Lights (gate entrance) 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg 14075 |
| Fisher-Price Toy Store 636 Girard Ave., East Aurora14052 Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | HUNT Real Estate Corp. – WNY locations |
| Jim Murphy Buick/GMC 3000 Walden Ave, Depew 14043 | Orville’s Home Appliances – four WNY locations |
| Shea’s Performing Arts Center (box office) 650 Main St. Buffalo | |
All types of new gifts are needed, especially for kids ages 8–12.
Arts and crafts kits
Athletic sports goods equipment
Board games
iTunes gift cards
Cosmetics, nail polish, manicure sets
Gift certificates
Handheld electronic games
Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons
Legos (advanced)
Jewelry and hair accessories
Dolls
Remote control cars
Pro sports merchandise
Skateboards, scooters
Mario and Xbox games
Magna tiles
About News Neediest
The Buffalo News started the News Neediest Fund in 1981 in response to the great need we witnessed in our community. Since then, our region has grown in so many ways, but the tradition of News Neediest continues on. Thanks to the generosity of Western New Yorkers near and far, we’re able to support families in need with holiday gifts and meals year after year.
If your family or a family you know could use support this season from the 2023 News Neediest Fund, please call 888-696-9211 for more information.
The WNY Holiday Partnership coordinates the delivery of toys based on need.
Meals purchased with News Neediest Funds are distributed through FeedMore WNY each year.
Thank you to our sponsors
