716-856-8613
Fax
716-856-8273
Primary Services
Food Pantries
Description
Food pantry located at Old First Ward Community Center. Provides bag(s) of groceries. Clients are eligible for pantry bags twice per month.
In an emergency, pantry will provide food on a one-time basis to anyone with a referral or a request for service; however, clients must register and be in the pantry's service area for continuing service.
In an emergency, pantry will provide food on a one-time basis to anyone with a referral or a request for service; however, clients must register and be in the pantry's service area for continuing service.
Hours
Thursday, 8am-12 noon.
Donated baked goods available on Tuesdays after 10am in the hallway across from the food pantry; amount varies based on quantity of donations each week.
Donated baked goods available on Tuesdays after 10am in the hallway across from the food pantry; amount varies based on quantity of donations each week.
Eligibility
Residents of zip codes 14204 and 14210 are eligible for continuing service as clients. Non-residents in need of emergency assistance will be served on a one-time basis when the pantry is open.
Intake Process
Clients must bring proof of the number of people in the household (such as ID for each family member), proof of residency (such as utility bills, statement from landlord, etc.)
Program Fees
Free.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Accessible parking and restrooms.
Date of Official Change
Jul 23, 2025
Contacts
Martha Heidinger (Primary)
Pantry Coordinator
foodpantry@old1stward.org
716-856-8613
