Old First Ward Community Center
62 Republic Street Buffalo, NY 14204
www.old1stward.com/
Main Phone
716-856-8613
Fax
716-856-8273
Primary Services
Food Pantries
Description
Food pantry located at Old First Ward Community Center. Provides bags of groceries. Clients are eligible for pantry bags every other week, as well as holiday food baskets.
In an emergency, will provide food on a one-time basis to anyone with a referral or a request for service; however, must register as a client for continuing service.
In an emergency, will provide food on a one-time basis to anyone with a referral or a request for service; however, must register as a client for continuing service.
Hours
Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-12 noon.
On Tuesdays & Wednesdays, ask for assistance in the Resource Center across the hall.
On Tuesdays & Wednesdays, ask for assistance in the Resource Center across the hall.
Eligibility
Residents of zip codes 14204 and 14210 are eligible for continuing service as clients. Non-residents in need of emergency assistance will be served on a one-time basis.
Intake Process
Clients must bring proof of number of people in the household, proof of residency (such as utility bills, statement from landlord, etc.), and any of the following as proof of income:
- DSS Client ID Cards
- 1040 Forms
- Pay Check Stubs
- Medicaid or SNAP (Food Stamp) Card
- Pension Retirement Cards or Statements
- Social Security Insurance Cards
- WIC Cards
- Unemployment Insurance Paperwork
- DSS Client ID Cards
- 1040 Forms
- Pay Check Stubs
- Medicaid or SNAP (Food Stamp) Card
- Pension Retirement Cards or Statements
- Social Security Insurance Cards
- WIC Cards
- Unemployment Insurance Paperwork
Program Fees
Free.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Accessible parking and restrooms.
Date of Official Change
Jan 11, 2024
Contacts
Executive Director (Primary)
director@old1stward.org
716-856-8613 x7
Alissa Schmidle
Pantry Coordinator
aschmidle@old1stward.org
716-856-8613 x103