Erie County, NY Assistance Programs

Erie County Housing Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Erie County.

Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Erie County

95 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY - 14202
716-858-8000
Services: Offer temporary cash assistance; help pay for food; heating assistance; overseeing New York States child support enforcement program; determine certain aspects of receiving Social Security disability benefits; supervise housing and service plans for the homeless; and providing assistance to certain immigrant populations.  Office Hours: Mondays - Fridays: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ..

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Erie County Food Assistance Programs

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Erie County.

Oxford House for Men - Willowlawn

93 Willowlawn Pkwy
Buffalo, NY - 14206
(716) 424-0373
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Seminole

38 Seminole Pkwy
Buffalo, NY - 14210
716-240-4667
Oxford House is a self-managed, self-supported recovery house for the recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are offered. Funds may be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit. ..

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Oxford House for Men - Regent

58 Regent Street
Buffalo, NY - 14206
(716) 551-0994
Oxford House is a self-managed and self-sustaining recovery home for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts, where shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds may be available to cover the first month's rent and the security deposit. ..

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Oxford House for Men - Margaret

171 Margaret St
Amherst, NY - 14226
716-783-7211
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Loxley

2519 Genesee Street
Cheektowaga, NY - 14225
(716) 603-0033
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Lovejoy

971 E. Lovejoy Street
Buffalo, NY - 14206
(716) 381-9152
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Clarence

10010 Transit Rd
E. Amherst, NY - 14051
716-688-2817
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Beechwood

23 Beechwood Place
Cheektowaga, NY - 14225
(716) 248-1965
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Amherst

6 Carriage Hill West
Amherst, NY - 14221
716-580-3863
Oxford House is a self-managed, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts, providing shelter, food, case management, individual counselling and group support. Funds may be available to cover the rent and deposit for the first month. ..

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Grand Island Golden Age Center

3278 Whitehaven Road
Grand Island, NY - 14072
(716)773-9682
The Grand Island Golden Age Center provides services to all Grand Island residents, 50 years of age or older, regardless of religious, racial, political or ethnic background. This Town-sponsored facility provides transportation services, special events, educational, recreational & travel opportunities, as well as a congregate site featuring home-cooked meals weekdays. Our mission is to provide safe, nurturing, and enjoyable activities to meet the needs of our senior population...

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Erie County Rent and Bill Pay Assistance Programs

Our financial assistance programs include rent assistance, bill pay services, prescription assistance programs, utility assistance, mortgage assistance programs in Erie County.

Hamburg Senior Community Center

4540 Southwestern Blvd.
Hamburg, NY - 14075
(716)646-0665
The purpose of the Senior Citizen Program is to provide social, education, nutrition, transportation, health and wellness programs to enrich the lives of those 60 years of age and older. Our objective is to keep older persons active and aware of current events, especially in areas that directly affect their lives. We strive to provide opportunities for our members to use their abilities and experience to contribute to the community at large...

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Erie County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Erie County.

West Seneca Senior Citizen Center

4620 Seneca Street
West Seneca, NY - 14224
(716)675-9288
The purpose of the Senior Citizen's organization is to promote good fellowship and provide social, recreational, cultural, educational, and other activities, in a friendly and relaxed manner that will best serve all Senior Citizens in the Town of West Seneca...

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Tonawanda Senior Citizen Center

291 Ensminger Rd.
Tonawanda, NY - 14150
(716)874-3266
Our Senior Citizens Recreation Center is a community focal point where our residents who are 60 years and older can come together...

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Orchard Park Senior Center

70 Linwood Ave
Orchard Park, NY - 14127
(716)662-6452
The Orchard Park Senior Center is dedicated to the enhancement of each seniors life by offering quality programs, services and activities that contribute to each persons mental, physical and social well being by reinforcing the belief that age has no boundaries and that each person has a vital role in his/her community...

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Newstead Senior Center

5691 Cummings Rd
Akron, NY - 14001
(716)542-6645
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Lancaster Senior Center

100 Oxford Avenue
Lancaster, NY - 14086
(716)685-3498
The Town of Lancaster Senior Center offers a variety of activities and programs to Lancaster residents age 55 and older...

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Hennepin Senior Center

24 Ludington Street
Buffalo, NY - 14206
(716)895-4074
The Seneca-Babcock Community Association, Inc. is committed to developing and enhancing the quality of life for residents of the Lovejoy district, including at-risk youth, adults, families and seniors. Our goal is to deliver a strong sense of empowerment through participation in education, economic, social and health related programs...

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Evans Senior Center

999 Sturgeon Point Road
Derby, NY - 14047
(716)947-0974
The purpose of the Town of Evans Senior Center is to empower adults age 50 and over for social connection, promote independence by providing opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities that sharpen the minds and improve the physical and emotional health of its members...

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Elma Senior Center

3007 Bowen Rd.
Elma, NY - 14059
(716)652-3374
The center is open to all residents over age 55. Stop in for a tour and monthly calendar of events, coffee, tea, and companionship...

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Eleanor Eschborn

40 Commerce Drive
Springville, NY - 14141
(716)592-2764
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Clarence Senior Center

4600 Thompson Rd.
Clarence, NY - 14031
(716)633-5138
The Clarence Senior Center enriches the lives of seniors in our community through a wide variety of activities, programs, classes and experiences that will educate, inform, entertain and involve them. Seniors age fifty-five and over are welcome regardless of race, creed, ethnicity, or nationality. With nearly 1000 members, the Senior Center is a busy place where members can come for an hour or stay for the day and enjoy all that we have to offer!..

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Cheektowaga Senior Center

3349 Broadway
Cheektowaga, NY - 14227
(716)686-3930
The Town of Cheektowaga is committed to the development of programs and services of the unique needs of its Senior residents. This commitment is rooted in recognition of the significant contributions which Senior Citizens have made to the Town...

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Amherst Center for Senior Services

370 John James Audubon Parkway
Amherst, NY - 14228
(716)636-3050
The Town of Amherst Center for Senior Services is a human service agency serving the communitys older residents and their families. The Departments mission is to foster the physical and mental well-being of senior citizens by providing educational and recreational activities, nutritional, health-related, social and support services, and opportunities for volunteerism. The Department is an advocate for senior citizens and seeks to promote and sustain independence or optimal level of well-being...

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Erie County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.