Free food pantries Niagara County

Free food pantries in Niagara County.

Food Assistance and Food Banks

Find where to get free food in Niagara Falls and the greater county. Soup kitchens, food banks, government programs and pantries are located across the region, some of which may be near you.

Several churches, food distribution centers, charities, and non-profits can be called if you or your family needs help during a difficult period. Find information on where to get free groceries or hygiene supplies below, as well as a referral number at the bottom of the page for more locations of free food in Niagara County.

Food Assistance and Food Banks

Resources offered by the food banks and pantries will vary greatly. However most of the centers offer meals, government surplus food and commodities, meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas, clothing, and other support. Most of the Niagara County and Falls area locations also have staff on site that can help people apply for public assistance, such as food stamps or school lunches for your kids.

Western New York has been hit hard by the weak economy, and the charities and food pantries listed below can provide free emergency food assistance. Many will also coordinate other services to low income residents, unemployed, and others who need help.

Faith United Methodist Church 1449 Quaker Road Barker New York 14012: Dial (716) 795-9945 This food pantry is focused only on serving residents in the Barker School District. Call for food, meals, or school clothing or meals for your child.

Faith-Based Emergency Assistance

Salvation Army - Lockport: Address: 50 Cottage Street Lockport New York 14094 (716) 434-1276

Faith-Based Emergency Assistance

This Salvation Army location covers Eastern Niagara County. Some of what is offered includes an on-site food bank, thrift store, and clothing closet. Qualified people may get case management or help in applying for government programs like LIHEAP.

Faith-Based Emergency Assistance

Salvation Army Niagara Falls 7018 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls NY 14304: Telephone number - (716) 283-7697: Similar to above. Also has Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals and gifts, diapers, and other aid. A Meals on Wheels service is also for the homebound and senior citizens. Food Pantry - St.

Mary's - Lockport 5 Saxton Street Lockport New York 14094: Call the pantry at (716) 434-6316 for hours and information. Word of Life Ministries 1941 Hyde Park Boulevard Niagara Falls NY 14305 (716) 297-2951 Food Pantry & Community Kitchen - Community Missions: Address is 1570 Buffalo Avenue: Niagara Falls New York 14303: Telephone number - (716) 285-3403: The center cooks hot meals, distributes perishable food, and other help to the low income and needy in Niagara County.

Christmas and Thanksgiving meals may be served too. Heart Love and Soul Food Pantry 939 Ontario Avenue Niagara Falls NY 14305: For hours, call the pantry at (716) 282-5681: Services are offered for mainly Niagara Falls as well as the greater North End Niagara County. First Baptist Food Pantry:

Food Assistance and Food Banks

Location of food bank - 6047 East Avenue: Newfane New York 14108 (716) 778-9216 The hours are Wednesday, 1:00-6:00 p.m. Food is available for residents of Newfane school district which includes Olcott, Burt, Appleton, and surrounding areas.

Food Assistance and Food Banks

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Food Bank 1334 Calumet Avenue Niagara Falls NY 14305: Lockport Neighborhood Center 160 Washburn Street Lockport New York 14094: Phone - (716) 433-6632 Financial assistance, social services, and other resources and services are offered.

Niagara Falls Neighborhood Center 564 19th Street Niagara Falls NY 14301: Main phone number - (716) 282-4375: Neighborhood Center - North Tonawanda: Address is 316 Thompson Street: North Tonawanda New York 14120 (716) 694-9727 A free bag of non-perishable food and groceries may be passed out. Staff can also help the low income apply for WIC or food stamps, and offer other support.

St. Joseph Outreach: Main address - 1402 Pine Avenue: Niagara Falls NY 14301: Telephone - (716) 282-1379: Free emergency food and other support can be provided. There may also be clothing, such as free winter coats and boots, for the low income in Niagara County. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 77: Main office 57 Main Street: Tonawanda New York 14150 (716) 693-4479 A number of assistance programs are offered for veterans, their families, and military members.

Services do include food, meals, housing, grant programs, and more. Find more free food and meal programs in Niagara County near you: For referrals to other soup kitchens or free food pantries in Niagara County, call 716.852.1305.

Residents can also learn about public benefits for their nutritional needs. Or even free school lunches for children, applications to SNAP food stamps or government aid and other programs in New York.