When Hillview Branch Library reopens, the expanded library will include a community pantry stocked with food, baby supplies, personal-care items, and other everyday essentials for local families in need.
Throughout October, we’re asking our community to help us fill those shelves for the first time. Bring donations to any BCPL location from October 1st–31st, and we’ll make sure they reach Hillview.
What Can I Donate?
All donations must be unopened and unexpired. Please do not donate cooking oils, spices, products containing alcohol, or over-the-counter medicines.
Non-Perishable Food
- Beans & lentils
- Canned goods (soups, fruit, vegetables & tomatoes)
- Canned or pouched chicken, tuna & salmon
- Cereal & oatmeal
- Crackers, pretzels, popcorn & similar snacks
- Fruit cups & applesauce
- Jelly & jam
- Mac & cheese, pasta & pasta sauce
- Nuts, dried fruit & jerky
- Peanut, sunflower & other nut/seed butters
- Protein & granola bars
- Rice & quinoa
- Shelf-stable dairy & non-dairy milk
Baby Essentials
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Diapers
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Formula
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Wipes
Community Care Items
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Bar soap
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Deodorant
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Disposable wipes
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Gloves, hats & hand warmers
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Hairbrushes & combs
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Lip balm
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Sanitary items
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Shampoo & conditioner
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Tissues
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Toothbrushes, toothpaste & dental floss
Every donation helps fill a shelf. 💚
Whether you contribute a single item or a whole bag, your donation will help prepare this new resource to serve the Hillview community.
Planning a large donation?
Contact your preferred donation location in advance so staff can make sure there is enough storage space.
Where to Donate
October 1st–31st
Donation bins are available all open BCPL locations during regular library hours:
- Central Library
- Lebanon Junction Branch Library
- Mt. Washington Branch Library
- Nichols Branch Library
A New Resource for Hillview
The community pantry will be part of the expanded Hillview Branch Library when it reopens in early 2027. It will bring together food, baby essentials, and Community Care items in one convenient place, helping connect local families with everyday necessities when they need them.
The October Stock the Shelves drive will provide the pantry’s initial supply, with all donated items collected across BCPL locations and delivered to Hillview to get shelves ready before the Grand Reopening.