WIC Program - Northwest Buffalo Community Center - Catholic Charities

Northwest Buffalo Community Center 155 Lawn Avenue, Rooms 311-312 Buffalo, NY 14207 www.ccwny.org/wic
WIC Call Center
716-218-1484

Fax
716-332-3037


Primary Services
WIC

Description
Provides basic food for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5. Eligible participants receive a food benefit card to purchase nutritious foods such as milk, eggs, cheese, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, cereal, peanut butter, and baby formula. Also offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and community referrals.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:45am-4:45pm; 8:45am-4pm during summer. Some evening appointments available.

Eligibility
Pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women; infants or children under age 5. Women with Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF automatically qualify, or can qualify by federal income guidelines. Must be a resident of New York State. WIC does not require US citizenship, social security number, green card, or legal residency to receive benefits.

Service Area: Erie County.

Intake Process
Verification of identity, income, and residency; medical and nutritional assessment. Call for appointment.

Program Fees
Free.

Languages
Interpreters available as needed; interpretation also available through Language Line.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Mar 11, 2025