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Find where to get food assistance in Niagara Falls and the greater county. Several churches, food distribution centers, charities, and non-profits can be called if you or your family needs help during a difficult period.
Resources offered by the food banks and pantries will vary greatly. However most of the centers offer meals, government surplus food and commodities, meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas, clothing, and other support. Most of the Niagara County and Falls area locations also have staff on site that can help people apply for public assistance, such as food stamps or school lunches for your kids.
Western New York has been hit hard by the weak economy, and the charities and food pantries listed below can provide free emergency food assistance and other services to low income residents, unemployed, and others who need help.
Faith United Methodist Church
1449 Quaker Road
Barker New York 14012
Dial (716) 795-9945
This food pantry is focused only on serving residents in the Barker School District. Call for food, meals, or school clothing or meals for your child.
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Salvation Army - Lockport
Address: 50 Cottage Street
Lockport New York 14094
(716) 434-1276
This Salvation Army location covers Eastern Niagara County. Some of what is offered includes an on-site food bank, thrift store, and clothing closet. Qualified people may get case management or help in applying for government programs like LIHEAP.
Salvation Army Niagara Falls
7018 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls NY 14304
Telephone number - (716) 283-7697
Similar to above. Also has Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals and gifts, diapers, and other aid.
Food Pantry - St. Mary's - Lockport
5 Saxton Street
Lockport New York 14094
Call the pantry at (716) 434-6316 for hours and information.
Word of Life Ministries
1941 Hyde Park Boulevard
Niagara Falls NY 14305
(716) 297-2951
Food Pantry & Community Kitchen - Community Missions
1570 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls New York 14303
Telephone number - (716) 285-3403
The center cooks hot meals, distributes perishable food, and other help to the low income and needy in Niagara County.
Heart Love and Soul Food Pantry
939 Ontario Avenue
Niagara Falls NY 14305
(716) 282-5681
Services are offered for mainly Niagara Falls as well as the greater North End Niagara County.
Migrant Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
Location of food bank - 6047 East Avenue
Newfane New York 14108
(716) 778-9216
Food is available for residents of Newfane school district which includes Olcott, Burt, Appleton, and surrounding areas.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Food Bank
1334 Calumet Avenue
Niagara Falls NY 14305
Lockport Neighborhood Center
160 Washburn Street
Lockport New York 14094
Phone - (716) 433-6632
Financial assistance, social services, and other resources and services are offered.
Niagara Falls Neighborhood Center
564 19th Street
Niagara Falls NY 14301
Main phone number - (716) 282-4375
Neighborhood Center - North Tonawanda
316 Thompson Street
North Tonawanda New York 14120
(716) 694-9727
St. Joseph Outreach
Main address - 1402 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls NY 14301
Telephone - (716) 282-1379
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 77
Main office 57 Main Street
Tonawanda New York 14150
(716) 693-4479
A number of assistance programs are offered for veterans, their families, and military members. Services do include food, meals, housing, grant programs, and more.
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