716-366-1787
Executive Director Cell Phone
716-269-8484
Primary Services
Bedding/Linen, Christmas Baskets, Diapers, Food Pantries, Formula/Baby Food, Holiday Gifts/Toys, Personal/Grooming Supplies, Prescription Expense Assistance, Travelers Assistance
Description
Provides personal care items (call ahead as supply is limited), prescription assistance, travel crisis assistance, blankets, cough/cold medicine, and other non-food items when available.
Emergency food pantry provides food for 3 meals for 5 days to families having a tough time meeting food needs. * Pantry is temporarily distributing pre-packaged bags of food rather than its usual "shop through" style. *
Baby Needs Program meets the emergency needs of infants and very young children by providing them with a supply of diapers, infant formula, baby food, and baby care products. Limited quantities.
Provides pre-packed food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas, which will contain all items needed to cook a meal for these holidays. Christmas baskets also contain toys/gifts. See Hours below for 2023 details.
Emergency food pantry provides food for 3 meals for 5 days to families having a tough time meeting food needs. * Pantry is temporarily distributing pre-packaged bags of food rather than its usual "shop through" style. *
Baby Needs Program meets the emergency needs of infants and very young children by providing them with a supply of diapers, infant formula, baby food, and baby care products. Limited quantities.
Provides pre-packed food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas, which will contain all items needed to cook a meal for these holidays. Christmas baskets also contain toys/gifts. See Hours below for 2023 details.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-3:45pm, and after hours for emergencies.
2023 Thanksgiving Baskets: Application period has ended for the 2023 season.
2023 Christmas Baskets (food and toys/gifts): TBD.
2023 Thanksgiving Baskets: Application period has ended for the 2023 season.
2023 Christmas Baskets (food and toys/gifts): TBD.
Eligibility
Baby Needs Program: Parents with an emergency need.
Food Pantry, Travelers Assistance, Prescription Assistance, Personal Items, & Holiday Baskets: Eligibility established through needs assessment conducted by an office staff member, which generally takes about 15 minutes.
Service Area: Chautauqua County.
Food Pantry, Travelers Assistance, Prescription Assistance, Personal Items, & Holiday Baskets: Eligibility established through needs assessment conducted by an office staff member, which generally takes about 15 minutes.
Service Area: Chautauqua County.
Intake Process
First time clients should bring photo ID for their file; after this, documentation won't be needed for the emergency food pantry.
Baby Needs Program: Proof of residency and household size.
Holiday Baskets: Applications accepted in person during hours specified above. Please bring proof of residence, proof of income, social security cards for all family members, and for Christmas baskets, an idea of a toy/gift that your child is hoping for.
Baby Needs Program: Proof of residency and household size.
Holiday Baskets: Applications accepted in person during hours specified above. Please bring proof of residence, proof of income, social security cards for all family members, and for Christmas baskets, an idea of a toy/gift that your child is hoping for.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
Spanish speaking staff available.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Apr 10, 2020
Contacts
Bridget Majka
Director of Programs
ccrmmajka@yahoo.com