Rath Building
158 Pearl Street, 1st Floor Buffalo, NY 14202
www2.erie.gov/socialservices/index.php?q=temporary-assistance-frequently-asked-questions
Main Phone
716-858-8000
Fax
716-858-2101
Primary Services
Food Stamps/SNAP, General Relief, Homeless Shelter, Medicaid Applications, TANF
Description
Accepts applications for temporary assistance, Medicaid, and SNAP. Homeless team provides emergency shelter placements for eligible clients.
Hours
Applications accepted Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
Eligibility
Temporary Assistance: Eligibility based on income and assets.
Medicaid: Automatically eligible if eligible for cash assistance.
SNAP: Other eligibility requirements apply.
Service Area: Erie County.
Medicaid: Automatically eligible if eligible for cash assistance.
SNAP: Other eligibility requirements apply.
Service Area: Erie County.
Intake Process
Apply in person. For emergency shelter placement, apply at windows 5 and 6.
For Medicaid and SNAP, may apply by mail.
Home calls can be made if need is medically verified.
For Medicaid and SNAP, may apply by mail.
Home calls can be made if need is medically verified.
Program Fees
Free.
Date of Official Change
Jul 27, 2020