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CENTRAL VALLEY BOOK BANK

The Central Valley Book Bank (CVBB) is a project of United Way of Fresno County. The vision of the CVBB is that every child in the Central Valley will have access to an adequate supply of age appropriate books to help them become proficient readers. As a program of the United Way of Fresno County, CVBB provides free and low cost children’s books to schools and nonprofit organizations servicing low income and disadvantaged populations. Our mission is to act as a resource for programs dedicated to developing a desire to read and improving reading skills while enhancing classroom and home libraries.

Book Deposits (How You Can Help)
There are a number of ways to provide assistance, including:
  • Donate books (pre-k through 8th grade)
  • Conduct a book drive
  • Volunteer to help sort, repair and distribute books
  • Donate money and supplies

 

 Book Withdrawals (Applying For Books)

 Books are available for the following:

  • Schools
  • Early Childhood Education Programs
  • After-School Reading Programs
  • Family Services Programs
  • Parent Programs
  • Youth Services Programs

 

The CVBB accepts new and gently used books.
To donate books to the CVBB, please send an
e-mail to cvbb@unitedwayfresno.org or call
559.243.3675 to arrange a day and time to
drop off your donations.

 

    

 

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   The CVBB is located at our United Way offices:

                       4949 E. Kings Canyon

                          Fresno, CA 93727

 

                         Click the images below to view the Central Valley Book Bank brochure.

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For more information on the CVBB, please contact Book Bank Coordinator Erica Garcia, at 559.243.3675   egarcia@unitedwayfresno.org.