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Food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries in Buffalo NY
| Food Bank of Western New York Buffalo, NY 14206 716.852.1305 |
Details: Our Mission - Obtain nutritious food and support from public and private sources and efficiently distribute these resources to the hungry in Western New York through our member agencies. |
| Saint Patrick Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14206 716.7684.717 |
Details: St. Patrick Food Pantry is managed by Hope of Buffalo, Inc. – Peaceprints. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 A.M.- 1 P.M. |
| Urban Diner (Friends of Night People 2) Buffalo, NY 14202 716.893.7222 |
Details: In partnership with Friends of Night People, the Urban Diner is a restaurant-style soup kitchen serving dinners Monday thru Friday from 3-5 pm at 385 Paderewski Drive. All dinners are served restaurant-style where a hostess greets and seats diners, servers delivers the dinners, beverage and desserts. Servers consists of volunteers, SNAP (safety-net achieve program) workers, and from our Homeless Jobs Development program. All are welcome to join us! |
| Polonia Hall Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14202 716.855.2124 |
Details: Food collected by an aggregate of agencies is allocated to the sites by the Food Bank of WNY and distributed to the service area's income qualified residents at the sites. |
| T.J. Dulski Community Center - Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14206 716.893.7222 |
Details: Emergency food pantry serving a section of zip code 14206. Hours: Wednesdays, 10:30am-2:30pm; call 24 hours, answering machine available. Intake Process: Call first for income guidelines and service area boundaries; need proof of income, identification, address; plus, social security numbers for all members of the family. |
| Matt Urban Center - Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14212 716.893.7222 |
Details: Food collected by an aggregate of agencies is allocated to the sites by the Food Bank of WNY and distributed to the service area's income qualified residents at the sites. |
| Friends of Night Dining Hours Buffalo, NY 14201 716.884.5375 |
Details: Friends of Night People is a charitable organization that helps the poor, homeless and destitute in Buffalo, New York. We provide food, clothing, medical care, counseling and hope to those in need. All services are provided free of charge without a sliding income scale. Dinner Served 365 days a year from 5pm-7pm |
| Meal Time by Friends of Night People Buffalo, NY 14215 716.832.2467 |
Details: Meals are Served Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3 to 5PM and Sunday from 1 to 3PM at 21 Westminster Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215. Meal Time by Friends of Night People is a collaboration between Friends of Night People and The Salvation Army, 21 Westminster Ave. Friends of Night People provides prepared meals and supplies at this location. The meal is served by community volunteers two days per week. |
| Westside Food Pantry Coalition - Friends of Night People Buffalo, NY 14201 716.884.5375 |
Details: We are a coalition of Westside food pantries that have come together to better serve individuals living on the west side of Buffalo. Our Goals: To service all registered members at the time and place most convenient to their availability. To distribute a three day supply of food to registered members, following HPNAP guidelines, on their first monthly visit at any pantry in the coalition. To communicate and acquire resources between agencies to ensure adequate inventory is available to meet clients’ needs.Serves: 14201, 14213, 4222 ;Tuesday, Thursdays 7pm-9pm |
| Westside Food Pantry Coalition - Salvation Army Buffalo, NY 14213 716.883.0485 |
Details: We are a coalition of Westside food pantries that have come together to better serve individuals living on the west side of Buffalo. Our Goals: To service all registered members at the time and place most convenient to their availability. To distribute a three day supply of food to registered members, following HPNAP guidelines, on their first monthly visit at any pantry in the coalition. To communicate and acquire resources between agencies to ensure adequate inventory is available to meet clients’ needs. Serves:14213; Tues, and Thu 9:00am to 1:00 pm |
| Westside Food Pantry Coalition - Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo Buffalo, NY 14201 716.856.7110 |
Details: We are a coalition of Westside food pantries that have come together to better serve individuals living on the west side of Buffalo. Our Goals: To service all registered members at the time and place most convenient to their availability. To distribute a three day supply of food to registered members, following HPNAP guidelines, on their first monthly visit at any pantry in the coalition. To communicate and acquire resources between agencies to ensure adequate inventory is available to meet clients’ needs. Open Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 am – 1:30pm. Emergency food – Once a month. Must live in the 14201 or 14213 area code. |
| Westside Food Pantry Coalition - The Belle Center Buffalo, NY 14201 716.845.0485 |
Details: We are a coalition of Westside food pantries that have come together to better serve individuals living on the west side of Buffalo. Our Goals: To service all registered members at the time and place most convenient to their availability. To distribute a three day supply of food to registered members, following HPNAP guidelines, on their first monthly visit at any pantry in the coalition. To communicate and acquire resources between agencies to ensure adequate inventory is available to meet clients’ needs. Food Pantry: Offers a variety of non-perishable items for those who are in need. If you or anyone you know is in need and without food register at The Belle Center to be a recipient of a regular biweekly bag of goods (Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Contact: Priscilla Grant 716-845-0485 Ext. 232. (Only for residents in the 14201 zip code area). |
| Westside Food Pantry Coalition - First Presbyterian Church Buffalo, NY 14201 716.884.7250 |
Details: We are a coalition of Westside food pantries that have come together to better serve individuals living on the west side of Buffalo. Our Goals: To service all registered members at the time and place most convenient to their availability. To distribute a three day supply of food to registered members, following HPNAP guidelines, on their first monthly visit at any pantry in the coalition. To communicate and acquire resources between agencies to ensure adequate inventory is available to meet clients’ needs. Hours: Tuesdays Noon-1pm |
| Seneca Babcock Community Association Inc. Buffalo, NY 14210 716.822.5094 |
Details: Food pantry on Thursday at 1:00 zip code 14206 and 14210. |
| Episcopal Diocese of Western New York - Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14214 716.833.1151 |
Details: Serving: North & East Buffalo, 14214 up to Amherst St., 14215, 14216. Open: Mondays 10am to Noon |
| Episcopal Diocese of Western New York - St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14215 716.833.0442 |
Details: Serving: 14215. Open: Wednesdays & Thursdays Noon to 2pm |
| Episcopal Diocese of Western New York - St. Simon’s Episcopal Church Mission Fund Buffalo, NY 14210 716.822.1901 |
Details: Serving: 14210 & 14206. Open: Thursdays 10:30 am-12:30pm |
| Family Help Center Buffalo, NY 14206 716.822.0919 |
Details: We don’t have a lot – but we’re willing to share. Client families in critical need of emergency assistance for formula, food, clothing or diapers can turn to the Family Help Center. Provides food to low income families & individuals. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am-1:00pm. |
| Response to Love Center Buffalo, NY 14212 716.894.7030 |
Details: On the first visit to the Center, each client if they wish, meets with a formally trained intake volunteer to assess their individual and/or family needs. This assures that emergency needs are met immediately and secondary needs provided for. Our food pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:15a.m. and provides monthly food allocations. We purchase food from the Western New York Food Bank and also accept donations from parishes from all over Western New York and community members. Meal Services: Monday – Thursday 10:00am – 11:45am, our dining room serves a hot and nutritious meal to the community. Hot meals are prepared by volunteers under the supervision of our Dining Program Director and served by volunteers from |
| Saint Casimir Church Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14206 716.824.9589 |
Details: Provides food to low income families and individuals last Mon of the month |
| Valley Community Association Buffalo, NY 14210 716.823.4707 |
Details: Food Assistance: Provided on an Emergency Basis with a referral from a local agency at anytime during the month, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food Pantry: Offered on the FIRST and THIRD THURSDAYS of each month from 10am-11am except for the month of December during which the News Neediest food pantry is scheduled around the holiday. Registration begins at 9am. Senior Food Bank: Offered to member seniors every Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. Food Express: Brings perishable food and is held once a month on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month. It is held between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The start time of distribution may vary slightly depending upon what time the truck arrives. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Emergency Clothing Assistance: Available by appointment, Monday through Friday. Clothing Pantry: Held on the FIRST and THIRD THURSDAYS of each month, in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Food Bank |
| Helping Hands Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14214 716.812.3461 |
Details: We use the “Client Choice†method of distribution. Food Panty Hours: The Pantry operates every Friday and Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon). Assistance Provided: Each client may visit the Pantry one time per month and, during this visit, is allowed to receive enough food for three meals per day for a total of three days. The Pantry is also able to provide social assistance through its connection with the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo’s “Outreach Program.†The Pantry maintains a computer record of each client household, including the dates that they obtained food from the Pantry. Requirements to Receive Assistance: All individuals who come for food assistance must reside in Zip Codes 14214 or 14215 and present identification showing their name and current address, such as a driver’s license or a current utility bill (gas, electric, etc.). During the calendar year we update family information by requesting identification of other family members. Clients are required to verify the identity of children in the household by presenting each child’s social security card. |
| Native American Community Services Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14207 716.874.4460 |
Details: Clients may come to the pantry one (1) time each calendar month and they may receive service from ONLY one (1) food pantry. Open: Tuesday 9:00am – 1:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am – 1:00pm. If you are a NEW client you must come in before 12 noon. Required Documents: Must live in the 14207 or 14216 zip codes. Must have 2 forms of ID, including one photo ID. Must have ID for everyone in household. Must have proof of address (current utility bill). Must have proof of income for entire household. |
| Catholic Charities South Buffalo - Lovejoy Outreach & Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14206 716.312.7510 |
Details: Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 9:30am-2:30pm; closed, 12noon-12:30pm for lunch. Eligibility: Low income households. Service area: 14206 and parts of Sloan. Intake Process: Please call for intake appointment; must provide picture I.D., proof of income, proof of address & social security numbers for all household members for food; walk ins welcome. |
| Catholic Charities South Buffalo - Bishop Edward U Kmiec Food Pantry and Outreach Buffalo, NY 14220 716.332.1168 |
Details: Hours: Monday and Thursday, 9:30am-2:30pm; closed, 12:00noon-12:30pm for lunch. Services area: Must live in 14220 or parts of 14210. For you first visit bring the following: Picture Identification (ex: Driver’s License, Non-Driver’s License); Proof of number of people in the household; Proof of residency (utility bill, landlord statement, lease); Proof of income (DSS Client ID Cards, Pay Check Stub, Medicaid/Food Stamp Benefit Cards, Pension or Retirement Statement, Unemployment Insurance Paperwork, WIC Cards) |
| Catholic Charities South Buffalo - St. Brigid Food Pantry & Outreach Buffalo, NY 14204 716.853.4456 |
Details: Catholic Charities maintains 8 pantry and outreach centers in Erie County in Central, East (2) and South Buffalo, Getzville and Lackawanna, in Allegany County in Wellsville, and in Cattaraugus County in Franklinville. Each has emergency food pantries and offers information and referrals. Trained volunteers minister to those in need through these centers. Before your first visit, you also may want to call the pantry you plan to visit. Initially you will need to bring the following: Picture Identification (ex: Driver's License, Non-Driver's License); Proof of number of people in the household; Proof of residency (utility bill, landlord statement, lease); Proof of income (DSS Client ID Cards, Pay Check Stub, Medicaid, SNAP/Food Stamp Benefit Cards, Pension or Retirement Statement, Unemployment Insurance Paperwork, WIC Cards, Social Security Cards). Hours: Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am & 1:00pm-2:00pm; emergencies by appointment. |
| Catholic Charities South Buffalo - Rich Street Food Pantry & Outreach Buffalo, NY 14211 716.218.1400 |
Details: Hours: Tuesday, 9:30am-2:30pm. Closed for lunch 12:00noon-12:30pm. Must have food emergency for the pantry; anyone from the East Side. Service area: Parts of 14211 zip code area. |
| Saint Luke's Mission Of Mercy Buffalo, NY 14211 716.894.4476 |
Details: At St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, lunch and dinner are served to all who come to the kitchen in the basement of the school and clothes are available to all in need at the Mission Mall on the first floor of the school. Used furniture is distributed out of the garages at the Mission. The Mission also provides housing for many homeless people. In addition, there are two residences with structured programs for men with addictions and young high school aged men who are in need. St. Luke's provides two meals a day, Monday through Saturday and one meal on Sunday. It is not unusual for us to feed 200 people for our "brunch" meal, served at about 11:30 AM and around 300 at our dinner meal, served at 4:30 PM. |
| Antioch Baptist Church Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14211 716.895.0198 |
Details: Provides food assistance for families and individuals. Also provides emergency services for food. Serves 14211 Pantry hours: Thursdays only, 10:00am-6:00pm once monthly. |
| New Beginnings Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14228 716.691.9456 |
Details: It is a community outreach & ministry pantry operating from our building and serving the 14228 and 14051 zip codes – in conjunction with the Food Bank of WNY and currently serving approximately 80 families each month. Additional supplies are provided by local businesses, the community at large, and our church family. A limited clothes “pantry†is also in operation. New Beginnings is run entirely by volunteers and is open on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm, Friday mornings from 9am-11am (except the 3rd Friday of the month) and the third Saturday of the month from 9:45am-11:45am. |
| New Covenant Food Pantry Buffalo , NY 14223 716.877.9882 |
Details: Provides emergency bags of groceries to those in need. 1st & 3rd Thurs 11:00am – 3:00pm and 2nd & 4th Thurs 2:00pm – 6:oopm (no pantry 5th Thur) |
| North Buffalo Food Pantry (Parkside Lutheran Church) Buffalo , NY 14214 716.836.1361 |
Details: Provides food assistance. Hours: Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm. Must bring ID, verification of household size, proof of residency, and proof of income. |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Dining Room Buffalo, NY 14209 716.882.3360 |
Details: In March of 1982 some members of the Society opened their doors to feed three needy guests. By the end of that year, the Society had served more than 12,000 meals. Ten years later, the Dining Room of the St. Vincent de Paul Society was serving over 100,000 meals a year. The Dining Room is by far the largest committment to the needy. It is through organization, planning, and the dedication and support of its members and volunteers that the Society has been able to maintain this level of commitment. The Society has never had to turn any person away. As the need of the poor in Buffalo increases, the Society is faced with a growing cost to support the Dining Room. We look to the support of our members and benefactors to help meet this increasing need. |
| Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Pantry Buffalo, NY 14210 716.822.0553 |
Details: Food and Clothing Pantries are open to people in need on Tuesdays and Fridays 10AM -1PM. Food Pantry follows the guidelines for WNY Food Pantry. We serve those who live in zip code 14210. Clothing Pantry is open for all who are in need. |
| Old First Ward - Buffalo River Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14204 716.856.8613 |
Details: Pantry operates Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30am-12:00noon. Emergency assistance as required. Pantry clients must reside in zip codes 14204. All others call for eligibility.Surplus baked goods and produce as available. Eligibility: To register, please bring: ID for all people in household Proof of residence(utility bill, landlord statement) I of the following Proof of income - DSS Client ID Card, IRS 1040, Pay check stubs, Medicaid or Food Stamp card, Pension statement, WIC card, Unemployment insurance paperwork. |
| First Shiloh Baptist Church - Food Pantry Buffalo , NY 14204 716.847.6555 |
Details: First Shiloh Baptist Church Food Pantry was established by Mr. King Peterson and Mrs. Kenvil Echols. The purpose of the pantry was and remains a place where low to very low income individuals and families that reside in our designated area and meet the income guidelines can receive donations of food and clothing. We receive food from The Food Bank of WNY and Wegmans. Our goal is to reach as many needy families as possible and provide them with necessities. With God’s help we will reach our goal. |
| Buffalo Urban League Food Pantry Buffalo , NY 14204 716.847.8951 |
Details: Hours of Service: Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm and weekends for emergencies only. Service is provided for individuals and household with the zip code 14204 and emergency referrals only. Requirements for Food Bank Service: Photo Id, Source of Income, Proof of residency, Proof for all in the household. Food allowances: Once a month. |
| Citizens Community Development Corporation Buffalo, NY 14204 716.852.2324 |
Details: Social services advocacy & referrals; community food pantry; free clothes. Food Express Truck comes once each month with fruits and vegetables. Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm; Wednesday, 9:00am-4:00pm. Bring photo ID, proof of address, and number of people in the household. |
| Evergreen Health Services Buffalo, NY 14201 716.847.2441 |
Details: Daily Lunch: Available to current clients of any Evergreen program, a hot meal is served daily at The Evergreen Wellness Center from noon to 1 pm. Lunch is provided on a first-come, first-served basis and is available to the first 50 clients who sign in each day. Emergency Food Pantry: As a member agency of The Food Bank of Western New York, our pantry distributes over 12 tons of food each year. A generous and healthful pantry bag is available once a month to any person that receives services from an Evergreen program (regardless of HIV status) or who is a resident of the 14201 zip code. |
| Greater Refuge Temple of Christ Church - Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14204 716.886.2199 |
Details: Provide food for individuals in need. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:00am-1:00pm; by appointment or emergency for other services. |
| Urban Christian Ministries Buffalo, NY 14204 716.882.9472 |
Details: Our food pantry serves low to moderate income families living in zip codes 14204, 14208, and 14211. If you live outside of those zip codes we can still serve you if you have a referral. Please call for details. Hours of operation: Tuesday 11am-2pm; Thursday 11am-5:30pm; Friday 11am - 2pm. Our clothing closet is open to all of those in need. We generally have shirts, pants, shoes, jackets, and other clothing items for people of all ages. From time to time we also have small household items and appliances in stock. All items are free of charge! Hours of operation: Tuesday 11am - 2pm; Thursday 11am- 2pm; Friday 11am - 2pm. Table of Grace: Our monthly free community meal, in collaboration with kenmore alliance church. We serve the needy on the second saturday of every month. We engage in conversation with those we serve, and we pray with or for them them while they are with us. |
| Ressurection Lutheran Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14211 716.892.2489 |
Details: Food pantry serving residents of the 14211 zip code and others by written referral. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-12:00noon. |
| Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc. Buffalo, NY 14209 716.881.5150 |
Details: The CAO nutrition assistance program has been providing needy Buffalo families and individuals with access to nutritious food items for more than 25 years at our main food pantry located at 70 Harvard Place. Unfortunately, poverty's reach has spread far and wide and as a result, that need has now stretched to the suburban and rural communities of Erie County. In addition to receiving food, upon each visit each family is asked to complete a questionnaire to determine their eligibility for other CAO services or programs and services offered through or partnering agencies. They are then assigned a Family Development Credentialed case worker who through strength based analysis, will assist in meeting their needs, which often include, but are not limited to: clothing assistance; medical insurance assistance; prescription assistance; WIC; food stamps; flu shots; dental health; diabetes testing; child care; HEAP; furniture assistance; mental health assessment; budgeting and financial literacy education and emergency home repair assistance. This process is designed to bring the most vital human needs services right to the doorstep of the client, since on of the biggest hurdles in combating rural poverty is lack of accessibility. |
| Central City Café (Durham Metro AME Zion Church) Buffalo, NY 14204 716.856.4943 |
Details: Hot meal served daily. Monday-Friday, 11:00am-1:00pm, including holidays; closed during the month of August. |
| Primera Iglesia UMC Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14201 716.845.6097 |
Details: Primera Iglesia’s food pantry now serves 700 families each month. |
| Taste of Faith Food Pantry (True Bethel Charities) Buffalo, NY 14211 716.895.7019 |
Details: Food pantry provided for those in need. Hours: Wednesday & Friday, 11:00am-2:00pm. Service area: Erie County. |
| Greater Works Christian Fellowship Buffalo, NY 14208 716.887.2303 |
Details: Greater Works is a "Church on the Move". We are a small church doing BIG things. Food & Clothing Give Away: Wednesdays 10am-4pm |
| Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church - Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14211 716.896.4363 |
Details: Provide bags of groceries to those in need; may only receive food once a month. Tuesday-Friday, 11:00am-1:00pm. |
| Saint Lawrence Outreach Pantry Buffalo, NY 14215 716.896.0047 |
Details: We are a Mission of St. Lawrence Church to Provide for our neighborhood. We are partners with the Food Bank of Western New York and enjoy the support of hundreds of individuals and businesses that recognize the needs of our neighbors. We respond to the call of God through the Son as scripture tells us. Our staff is 100% volunteers - some of whom have been with us for many years - and some are from other parishes who also know the call too"We are a Mission of St. Lawrence Church to Provide for our neighborhood. We are partners with the Food Bank of Western New York and enjoy the support of hundreds of individuals and businesses that recognize the needs of our neighbors. We respond to the call of God through the Son as scripture tells us. Our staff is 100% volunteers - some of whom have been with us for many years - and some are from other parishes who also know the call too" Every month we serve over 600 of our neighbors, providing 9 meals per person plus some emergency food! Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church - Concerned Parents Council Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14208 716.883.0961 |
Details: Saint Luke strives to be a church that welcomes all people, families, generations, and identities. We are in a season of "stretching" and want to uplift the Buffalo community through our Food Pantry, Clothing Pantry, donations, scholarship opportunities, gospel concerts, fundraisers, and involvement on local campuses. Food Pantry hours: Wednesday 10:30am-1:30pm; Friday 11:30am-1:30pm |
| City Reach Buffalo (Expressway Ag) Buffalo, NY 14215 716.893.8112 |
Details: Expressway Assembly of God Food Pantry serves 14215. Must have a written referral along with proof of income, household size and proof of residency. No social service referrals. Food pantry service hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am - 12pm. Every other Saturday: 9:30am-11:30am. |
| Network of Religious Communities Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14209 716.882.4793 |
Details: Our emergency food pantry provides emergency food for over 15,000 hungry persons each year. The pantry operates by referral from social service and religious organizations, is open from 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, and is staffed by volunteers from area churches. Food is received from local congregations, various governmental programs, and purchased from the Food Bank of WNY. |
| UPC Food Pantry Buffalo, NY 14214 716.836.7660 |
Details: The UPC Food Pantry is an agency of The Food Bank of Western New York. We serve Zip Codes 14068, 14214, 14216, 14221, 14226, 14228, 14260, 14261, and parts of 14223 (Streets entering Kenmore Ave and South of Paiage Av, Niagara Falls Blvd.,Grandview, Hawthorne, Lyndale, University, Montrose, Wendel, Claremont and Parkhurst.) Hours of service are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. To register as an on-going client, please bring the following: 1. Recent proof of residency (utility bill, phone bill, rent receipt) 2. Proof of income for ALL family members 3. Birth certificates for ALL minor children. |
| Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Buffalo, NY 14222 716.882.9485 |
Details: Hours: 2nd and Last Sat. of Month 11:00am – 12:15pm |