The Great Give Back began in 2017 as a local service initiative among Long Island libraries and has been spreading to libraries and library systems across New York State. Last year a total of 299 libraries participated, including thirty-four OWWL Libraries. Warsaw Public Library will be participating this year and collecting personal care items, beginning in October.
WPL will be collecting personal care items to support community members experiencing poverty, financial hardship, and/or homelessness. More information to follow
All personal care items collected should be new and can include the following:
- Socks
- Gloves
- Tissues
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Menstrual products
- Diapers
- Travel-sized First Aid Kits
- Hand warmers
- Wet wipes
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Sunscreen
- Nail clippers
- Deodorant
- Razors and shaving cream