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Baby Needs Program At Buffalo River Food Pantry

Community Resource

Serves: Buffalo, Erie County

About this resource

Located at the Old First Ward Community Center, this food pantry distributes bags of groceries. Clients can receive pantry bags biweekly and are also eligible for holiday food baskets. In case of emergencies, the pantry can provide one-time food assistance to anyone with a referral or service request, but individuals must register as clients for ongoing support.

Intake Procedure: Clients are required to present the following: proof of household size, proof of residency (such as utility bills or a landlord's statement), and one of the following as income verification: DSS Client ID Cards, 1040 Forms, paycheck stubs, Medicaid or SNAP (Food Stamp) cards, pension retirement cards or statements, Social Security Insurance cards, WIC cards, or unemployment insurance paperwork.

Fees: There are no fees associated with the service.

Who can use this

  • Clients residing in the zip codes 14204 and 14210 are eligible for ongoing services, while non-residents may receive emergency assistance on a one-time basis.

Get in touch

Phone
(716) 856-8613
Website
www.old1stward.com/
Address
62 Republic St, Buffalo, NY 14204
Buffalo, New York
Hours

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, ask for assistance in the Resource Center across the hall.

Walk-ins welcome

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