Baby Needs Program at Buffalo River Food Pantry

62 Republic Street Buffalo, NY 14204 www.old1stward.com/
Main Phone
716-856-8613

Primary Services
Diapers, Formula/Baby Food

Description
Food pantry located at Old First Ward Community Center. Provides bags of groceries. All clients are eligible for pantry bags every other week as well as holiday food baskets.

In an emergency, can provide emergency food one time to anyone with a referral or a request for service; however, must register as a client for continuing service.

Hours
Monday-Thursday, 8am-11am.

Open hours are on Mondays and Thursdays. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, ask for assistance in the Resource Center across the hall.

Eligibility
Residents of zip codes 14204 and 14210 are eligible for continuing service as clients. Will serve non-residents in need of emergency assistance on a one-time basis.

Intake Process
Clients must bring:
- Proof of number of people in the household
- Proof of residency (Ex: utility bills, statement from landlord)
- Any one of the following as proof of income:
- DSS Client ID Cards
- 1040 Forms
- Pay Check Stubs
- Medicaid or SNAP (Food Stamp) Card
- Pension Retirement Cards or Statements
- Social Security Insurance Cards
- WIC Cards
- Unemployment Insurance Paperwork

Program Fees
None.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Accessibility
Accessible parking and restrooms.

Date of Official Change
Jan 11, 2024

Contacts
Executive Director (Primary)
director@old1stward.org
716-856-8613 x7