Buffalo Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Buffalo, New York that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the New York page.
Legal aid
| Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) | Free civil legal assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | nls.org |
| Phone | 716.847.0650 |
| Address | 47 Court Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Neighborhood Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income people in Erie County, with walk-ins welcome at its Court Street office. It helps with housing and evictions, family law, disability benefits, and public benefits.1
| Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo | Free legal services |
|---|---|
| Website | legalaidbuffalo.org |
| Phone | 716-853-9555 |
| Address | 290 Main Street, Suite 400, Buffalo, NY 14202 |
The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo provides free legal help to low to moderate-income people in Western New York in cases involving safety, shelter, income, and more. People can apply online for civil legal aid.2
Food
| FeedMore WNY | Food bank for Western New York |
|---|---|
| Website | feedmorewny.org |
| Phone | 716-822-2002 |
| Address | 100 James E. Casey Drive, Buffalo, NY 14206 |
FeedMore WNY runs food pantries and meal programs across Western New York and has a food finder on its site to locate pantries and dining sites near Buffalo.3
| Bishop Edward U. Kmiec Food Pantry | Food pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | ccwny.org |
| Phone | 716-332-1168 |
| Address | 920 Tifft Street, Buffalo, NY 14220 |
| Hours | Monday and Thursday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
Catholic Charities runs this food pantry in South Buffalo. Bring proof of residency, income, and household size on a first visit, and call ahead to check what paperwork to bring.4
Social services
| The Salvation Army Family Resource Center | Emergency help for families |
|---|---|
| Website | salvationarmyusa.org |
| Phone | (716) 888-6230 |
| Address | 1000 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 |
| Hours | Monday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Tuesday and Thursday by appointment |
The Family Resource Center brings together emergency food, utility help, clothing, hygiene products, and baby items, with case management and referrals for emergency shelter and housing help.5
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Neighborhood Legal Services, Contact and locations and Home page . ↩
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Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Home page and Get Help / Apply . ↩
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo, Basic Needs Assistance . ↩
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The Salvation Army, Family Resource Center . ↩
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