How you can help
Find out how you can get involved to help support people this winter, such as donating food items and knitting warm jumpers.
We need your help to support the most vulnerable people in our communities this winter
We’re here to support the people of Suffolk the best we can, but we need your help to keep our new initiatives going over the winter months.
You can support us by making a donation to help us continue to run our vital services, or you can get involved in more personal ways by helping your local library directly.
As each library will be offering different support services, we invite you to speak with your local library manager and ask how you can best help them.
Ways you can help
Donating essential items
You can help by donating essential items, such as:
Tea, coffee and other food items
Toiletries and personal care packages
Warm winter clothes, such as coats, jumpers, hats, scarves and blankets
Knitting materials, such as yarn and needles
Baby items, such as clothes, toys and nappies
Basic school supplies for young children
Everything we receive in donations will go directly to the people in the community who need support.
Please speak with your local library to find out what items they are in need of.
Donate to Suffolk Libraries
Suffolk Libraries is a charity. Donating £5 will supply hot drinks and biscuits, donating £10 will supply art and craft materials for activities, and donating £20 will supply 1 hour of staffed activity.
You can make a one-off donation or set up regular direct payments.
Support us by volunteering
Help strengthen your local community by volunteering to support people this winter.
You can get involved by:
Knitting warm items such as blankets or baby clothes to donate to your local library
Sorting donations
Serving warm drinks and food
We’re looking for volunteers to help run workshops and other advice sessions, including:
Textile workshops to show people how they can mend clothes
IT and device support sessions to help people get online
Delivering books to customers who are unable to visit their library due to health or mobility issues
If you have a particular skill you'd like to volunteer, contact volunteer@suffolklibraries.co.uk to discuss something that fits what you want to do.
Find out more about volunteering with Suffolk Libraries.
Help from businesses
If you run a local business in Suffolk and would like to help out this winter, please email us at business@suffolklibraries.co.uk
This can be in the form of donating essential items or running support sessions and events for our customers.
Find out more about becoming a business partner.
Fundraise for us
Our libraries sit at the heart of your community, but we need your help to maintain the vital services that support some of the most vulnerable people in Suffolk.
Whether you want to walk, run, cycle, stream video games or sit in a bath of beans, there is a fundraising challenge for you to help raise money and support the important work we do for communities around Suffolk.
Find out more about fundraising with Suffolk Libraries.