Erie County Library
1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203
https://www.nccwny.org
Main Phone
716-592-6800
Primary Services
Baby Clothing, Diapers, Formula/Baby Food, General Clothing Provision, Occasional Emergency Food Assistance, Packed Lunches/Dinners, Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs, Soup Kitchens, Street Outreach Programs
Description
Provides a variety of services and supports for the homeless, recently housed, refugee, at-risk, and low income individuals and families of Erie and Niagara Counties.
Provides the following services:
- Community meals for those struggling to provide it for themselves
- Sandwiches, clothing, toiletries, and supplies for the homeless
- Mobile pantry
- Homeless search in Erie and Niagara County
- Agency referral for homelessness
- Outreach training events for schools and universities
- Children's clothing and items distributed monthly through the Clothe Me Co-Op
- Baby essentials
- Clothe Me Co-Op
Provides the following services:
- Community meals for those struggling to provide it for themselves
- Sandwiches, clothing, toiletries, and supplies for the homeless
- Mobile pantry
- Homeless search in Erie and Niagara County
- Agency referral for homelessness
- Outreach training events for schools and universities
- Children's clothing and items distributed monthly through the Clothe Me Co-Op
- Baby essentials
- Clothe Me Co-Op
Hours
Community Meals:
2nd & 3rd Saturday of each month, 2pm-3pm at Fireman's Park.
3rd Saturday of each month, 12 noon-1pm under Erie County Library, Ellicott Street (sandwich, clothing, and toiletry distribution).
Clothe Me Co-Op (Children's Clothing & Baby Essentials Distribution): 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:30am-11:30am.
The following Homeless/"At Risk" Services are on call:
- Outreach/Clothing/Mobile Pantry to "at risk" families and motels in Erie and Niagara County
- Referral to agencies for housing and other needs
- Homeless Outreach/Search
2nd & 3rd Saturday of each month, 2pm-3pm at Fireman's Park.
3rd Saturday of each month, 12 noon-1pm under Erie County Library, Ellicott Street (sandwich, clothing, and toiletry distribution).
Clothe Me Co-Op (Children's Clothing & Baby Essentials Distribution): 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:30am-11:30am.
The following Homeless/"At Risk" Services are on call:
- Outreach/Clothing/Mobile Pantry to "at risk" families and motels in Erie and Niagara County
- Referral to agencies for housing and other needs
- Homeless Outreach/Search
Eligibility
Open to all.
Service Area: Erie & Niagara Counties.
Service Area: Erie & Niagara Counties.
Intake Process
Call or email.
Program Fees
Most support services are free.
Clothe Me Co-Op requests a small suggested donation for most items.
Clothe Me Co-Op requests a small suggested donation for most items.
Languages
English.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Feb 17, 2026
Contacts
Will Marcy (Primary)
Shelterless Team Leader
shelterless@nccwny.org
716-523-1425
