West Side Community Services (WSCS), Inc.

161 Vermont Street Buffalo, NY 14213 www.wscsbuffalo.org
Main Phone
716-884-6616

Fax
716-884-6639

Primary Services
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers, Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers

Description
*** West Side Community Service's 161 Vermont St. location will be closed for renovations starting May 16th, 2025 until further notice; however, some programs are still operating at offsite locations. Please call for more information ***

Provides an older adult program, youth drug and alcohol prevention, youth after-school and teen programs, summer day camp and enrichment, health and wellness programs, and a food pantry (Provisions 139).

Serves as a Cooling Center during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Specific programs and services, including the food pantry, have different hours of operation; see program listings, call, or check website for current hours.

Eligibility
Open to all.

Service Area: City of Buffalo.

Intake Process
Call or walk in.

Program Fees
Regular programs are free. Special events or trips may have additional fees.

Languages
English and Spanish.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
May 12, 2025