Buffalo, New York - Help Sheet

HelpSheets.org provides easily printable sheets of local resources for people experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, or mental health issues.

Access Points

Entry points to find and access local resources
211 WNY
Call for referrals for homeless shelters, food, health, employment services, and more.

Basic Needs

Basic needs such as food pantries, meals, showers, or clothing.
South Buffalo Community Table
Meals
Mon - Thur 4pm - 5pm
The Genesis Center
Dinner
Mon/Wed/Fri 4pm - 6pm
Lunch
Sat 10:30am - 12:30pm
Food Pantry
Thurs 9:30am - 12:30pm, 5pm - 6pm
Big Big Table
Pay as you can lunch
Mon-Fri 11am - 2:30pm
Friends of Night People
Breakfast
Mon-Fri 9am - 11am
Dinner
Every Day 5pm - 7pm
Medical Care
1st and 3rd Tues, 5pm - 7pm
Gerard Place
Meals
Mon / Wed 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Food Pantry
Mon / Wed 3:30pm - 5:30pm, Fri 10am - 11:30am
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Meals
M/T/W/F/Sa 11am - noon
FoodPantries.org
A directory to find food pantries near you.

Emergency Shelters

Resources

US Department of Veterans Affairs
24/7 Homeless Call Center Hotline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24-hour confidential service for survivors, victims and those affected by domestic violence
National Runaway Safeline
24/7 crisis line for runaway and homeless youth
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Call if you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking
Free Mobile Phone Service
The FCC's Lifeline program provides free mobile phone service for qualifying low income individuals.
FindTreatment.gov
Directory of providers treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness
FreeDentalCare.us
Directory of free and low cost dental clinics