In 2005, 7 year old Taylor Graham had an idea. This idea was to have a book sale, and with the money from the sale, buy food for the hungry.
His first year, his goal was $500. But that year in an extra room in his local public library, he raised 8 times his goal, $4,000. Since then his idea has blossomed into an operation that has raised over $60,000 for food those in need.
10/01/2013
Hey everyone! I just wanted to remind you that the Read for the Need inspired bookery is opening this Wednesday from noon to 5pm. Show up to buy some great books, and if you have any extra bookshelves, bring those, because they are in dire need of extra bookshelves for all the books! See you at 3120 Highway 101 on Wednesday!
06/09/2013
A belated, but genuine Giant Thank You to Craig for your generous donation of delicious Beef Brisket and Pulled Pork sandwiches to feed all of our hardworking and dedicated volunteers. They were incredibly delicious and appreciated by everyone. Thank you again!
06/04/2013
Thank you to everyone in our community for another successful year of Read for the Need. Together, we raised $6,800 to help feed the hungry. Thank you for your generosity, kindness, and help. What a difference we can make when so many people care. Florence, Oregon
'Read for the Need' still making a difference Taylor Graham held his annual 'Read for the Need' book sale over the weekend and brought in about $6,800.
06/01/2013
Without living in Florence, Oregon, this project would not be possible. Tomorrow is the start of the book sale. This year is the seventh year that our community has brought books, donated money, and supported with me, and I couldn't be happier. I would also like to thankall the volunteers who have helped this year, and sorted and organized books to turn it in to what we see below. Thank you all, and I can't wait to see you tomorrow between 9-5, or Sunday between 9-2.
-Taylor
05/30/2013
Wow! Thank you to all who brought in books, and all who are volunteering today! We couldn't do it without you!
05/24/2013
This morning's story on the great need at the Florence Food Share and Read for the Need book collection and sale:
Thank you for your support KMTR!
http://www.kmtr.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=4070837
05/20/2013
Thank you to everyone in this generous community for sharing your gently used books to help feed the hungry, like this awesome box of books donated today from Melanie Heard after her garage sale. If you have gently used books that you are willing to donate, please drop them off at Grocery Outlet or the Florence Food Share. We are getting a good selection of books. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.
05/17/2013
Your book donations will help feed the hungry in our community. You can drop off books at Grocery Outlet, the Florence Food Share....
OR: You can give them to an Elementary School Student or teacher, for their book drive contest that goes May 22-May 31st!
Book Drive Taylor Graham is kicking off his 6th year of his Read for the Need program with a book drive. With thanks to an amazingly generous and caring community, the ...
05/14/2013
Starting Wednesday, the 22nd, the elementary book drive will start! These are some of all the books we received last year, below.
Once again this year, Read for the Need will again be raising money for the Florence Food Share. The book sale will take place June 1st and 2nd, and starting May 1st, we will be accepting books at both Grocery Outlet, and the Florence Food Share. So mark your calendars, and get ready for a great year!
For additional information, email Taylor Graham at [email protected]
09/17/2012
Blast from the past! 3 Years ago, NBC Nightly News came to Florence to check out the Read for the Need book sale.
Pre-teen reads to feed the needy Video on msnbc.com: May 21: Making a Difference: Over the past four years, 11-year-old Taylor Graham of Florence, Oregon has raised almost $30,000 to purchase food for the needy through his "Read for the Need" annual book sale. NBC's Miguel Almaguer reports.
Saturday is the Power of Florence, a citywide day, dedicated to volunteering and making a difference. There are 36 events all around Florence. I hope you will attend as many of the awesome events as possible!
Power of Florence The Power of Florence is a proclaimed city-wide day dedicated to volunteering and giving back.