Food pantry
Who
Our client’s choice food pantry provides food for those in need for zip codes 14217 & 14223.
What
Client’s Choice means that recipients and their families are able to choose which food items they want based on preference, need, and family size.
When
Every Thursday
12pm – 4pm
Where
345 McConkey Dr
Buffalo, NY 14223
Client’s Choice Guidelines
- Must live in zip code areas 14223, 14072, or 14217 unless Authorized by Pastor Kent.
- Must have client intake form filled out by second visit.
- Must show proof of address by second visit.
- Clients are allowed 2 visits per month (not including Mobile Food Pantry).
- Must show photo identification each visit.
Acceptable Identification Documents
A person is eligible for food assistance if they verbally attest that they fall
into one of the following categories.
- The person’s income falls within the following guidelines.
- The person or someone in their household participates in one of the following assistance programs: SNAP, WIC, TANF, Unemployment, Disability, or SSI.
PROOF OF ADDRESS: Choose 1 item from the list
- Utility bill- i.e. National Fuel, National grid, Phone etc.
- Drivers License
- Rent receipt
- Cable Bill
PROOF OF CHILDREN & THEIR ADDRESS: Choose 2 items from the list
- Social Security Cards
- Birth Certificates
- Report Cards
Eligibility
Household Size | Gross Monthly Income Guidelines | Weekly Income |
1 | $2,823.75 | $652 |
2 | $3,832.50 | $884 |
3 | $4,841.25 | $1,117 |
4 | $5,850 | $1,350 |
5 | $6,858.75 | $1,583 |
6 | $7,867.50 | $1,816 |
7 | $8,876.35 | $2,048 |
8 | $9,885 | $2,281 |
For each additional family member add | +$1,008.75 | +$233 |
Mobile Food Pantry
There are no eligibility requirements for Mobile Food Pantry. Anyone is able to come and partake.
The Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry is the Fourth Tuesday of every month from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
Serve at the food pantry
Come help sort food, serve a meal or just share some kindness. Whether you can help on Thursdays during the pantry hours, or another day to help prepare, the pantry can use your help. Contact Pastor Kent for more info at 716.877.9882.