Looking for help
At this time, the services we currently have in place include peer support. As our organization continues to grow and develop, we are working on additional projects and programs that members of the community will be able to participate in to access further resources in the future.
While some services are still in development, we are happy to help connect individuals to other community resources and organizations that may be able to provide immediate assistance.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out, we are here to support you however we can.
Resources in WNY
Information & Referrals
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211 Western New York
- Call 211 (24/7) for help finding emergency shelter, food, housing resources, medical care, and other support services.
Emergency Shelter & Weather Support
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Code Blue (Buffalo / Erie County)
- Emergency shelter and warming services during dangerously cold weather. Call 211 to check when Code Blue is active and where to go.
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Buffalo City Mission
- Emergency shelter, meals, clothing, and basic needs support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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Compass House
- Shelter and support services for homeless and at-risk youth (ages 14–24).
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Family Promise of WNY
- Support and shelter services for families with children facing homelessness or housing instability.
Food, Meals & Daily Essentials
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Friends of Night People
- Free daily meals, showers, laundry, clothing, mail services, lockers, and case management for people experiencing homelessness. -
FeedMore WNY & Local Food Pantries
- Food pantries and meal programs throughout Buffalo and WNY (not limited to homelessness, but open to those in need). -
Community Fridges (Buffalo area)
- Free, no-cost food access available to anyone who needs it. -
Big Big Table (Community Café)
- A local pay-what-you-can nonprofit restaurant offering healthy meals to anyone who comes in, regardless of ability to pay. You can also contribute by volunteering your time or donating food.
Specialized Support
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Vive Shelter (Jericho Road Community Health Center)
- Temporary shelter and support services specifically for asylum seekers. Eligibility is based on immigration/asylum status and may not apply to the general homeless population.