Rochester's Community Wishbook

1 South Washington Street, Suite 405
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: 585-442-2250
Contact: Vanity Fagan

Email: vfagan@bbbsr.org
Website: www.BeABig.org

One-to-one mentoring agency serving children ages 8 to 14 in Ontario, Monroe, Yates, and Wayne counties. As a "Big," you can develop an impactful, lasting, one-to-one mentoring relationship with your "Little." Mentoring helps to close both the achievement and opportunity gaps that exist for so many under-served youth. It takes Little to be BIG.

Items you donate go directly to our youth programs and the families we serve. To donate items, please contact Vanity Fagan, at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester (numbers listed above). Please mention your donation is affiliated with our Community Wishbook listing.

Wish List:

• silent auction items: gift cards, event tickets, gift baskets, etc.
• gloves, scarves, socks, knit hats, slippers, sweatshirts
• adopt a family for the holidays 
• cleaning supplies
• personal care items: toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, soap, deodorant, feminine pads, tampons, shaving cream, shampoo, hair conditioner, lotions, Vaseline
• board games, educational games 
• books 
• journals, diaries 
• puzzles 
• coloring books, crayons 
• Play-Doh
• LEGO sets
  
  Food and Grocery Items
• bottled water, juice boxes, individually wrapped snacks
• tuna fish (Albacore preferred), salmon
• Kraft macaroni & cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, Cayenne pepper, chili powder, sea salt 
• peanut butter, and/or alternate butters, jams & jellies
  syrup, Granola bars, energy bars, trail mix, brown rice, seasoned box rices
• chicken, Vienna sausages, Ramen noodles, grated Parmesan cheese, dried fruit, pasta, spaghetti, macaroni, sauces (Marinara & Alfredo), potato chips (baked, less salt versions preferred), popcorn, dehydrated veggie chips, pretzels
• canned tomatoes, Hamburger & Tuna Helper, relish, jarred jalapenos, string beans
• creamed corn, mashed potatoes, powdered milk (shelf stable), pickles, boxed cakes with frosting, ravioli, canned chili, instant oatmeal cinnamon, mayonnaise, salad dressings, mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, salsa, applesauce and/or fruit cups, baked beans, rice bowls, honey, cookies, corned beef, SPAM, complete pancake mix, gravy packages (those that you add water to), olive oil, canola oil, nuts, sunflower seeds
• hearty soups/stews, Italian seasoning, cereals (healthier options preferred)

Volunteers Needed:

• Mentors age 21 and over to be matched with youth 8 to 14 awaiting friendship.
  As a "Big," you can develop an impactful, lasting one-to-one mentoring relationship with your "Little."  Mentoring helps to close both the achievement and opportunity gaps that exist for so many under-served youth. It take Little to be BiG.