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Emergency Family Assistance - Salvation Army Buffalo

Emergency Family Assistance - Salvation Army Buffalo

1000 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 www.buffalosalvationarmy.org
Main Phone
716-888-6261

Fax
716-888-6299

Alternate Phone
716-888-6234

Primary Services
Case/Care Management, Food Pantries, Food Stamps/SNAP

Description
Offers an emergency food pantry which provides pre-packed bags of food based on family size. A client can visit the food pantry once per month, and should bring reusable bags or a cart to transport their food. All other food service is being provided through Emergency Canteen (see separate listing on Homeless Outreach Program).

Also provides intensive case management services for families, assistance with SNAP applications and re-certification, and screening and referrals for other programs of Salvation Army.


Hours
Office: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.

Emergency Food Pantry: Monday & Friday, 9am-2pm; Wednesday, 11am-3pm.

Eligibility
Varies by service; call for specific information.

Emergency Food Pantry: Open to all.

Service Area: Erie County.

Intake Process
Clients should bring reusable bags or a cart to transport their food. Upon arrival, food pantry clients will be instructed to complete the mandatory grocery slip. Staff will then deliver the pre-packed bags of food to the client in the waiting area.

Program Fees
Free.

Languages
English and Spanish.

Handicap Accessible?
No

Date of Official Change
May 24, 2024

Contacts
Lisa Holmes (Primary)
Director of Emergency Family Assistance
lisa.holmes@use.salvationarmy.org
716-888-6261