Community Resources

Niagara County SNAP

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health.

https://www.niagaracounty.gov/departments/s-z/social_services/snap.php

FeedMore WNY

FeedMore WNY is a resource for Niagara County residents of all ages in need of additional food assistance.

https://www.feedmorewny.org/

MAAC Thrift Depot

Medina Area Association of Churches (MAAC), including St. John's Episcopal, helps to provide low-cost clothing to the community in Medina, NY.

https://stjohnsmedina.org/linen-closet/maac/

St. Andrew's Community Store

A Newfane community thrift shop where some proceeds from the store are given to the church, which in turn donates a portion to other local charities. Food Pantry patrons can receive a voucher to obtain necessary items here for free.

http://www.standrewsburt.com/church-store.html

Hope Resales

A community Thrift Store located in the downstairs of the Lyndonville United Methodist Church. Net profits are divided between the local church and both local and worldwide missions.  It also provides free clothing to those in need when referred.

https://lyndonvilleumc.org/hope-resales/

Niagara County Childcare Assistance

Niagara County families whose income meets state guidelines and who meet other criteria, may be able to receive a subsidy to offset some of their child care costs.

https://www.niagaracounty.gov/departments/s-z/social_services/day_care.php

Connect Niagara

Niagara County Bus Service -- Open to the public

https://www.niagaracounty.gov/government/county_information/public_transportation_schedule.php

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Federally funded program that helps low-income New Yorkers, households with elderly members, and those with disabilities pay for heating and cooling their homes

https://www.niagaracounty.gov/departments/s-z/social_services/heap.php

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)

Temporary Assistance is a federally-funded program and is intended to help families who have little to no income.  It provides assistance to families who may have a member who can't find work, is unable to work or has a job with insufficient income.

https://www.niagaracounty.gov/departments/s-z/social_services/temporary_assistance.php

Niagara Community Action Program (NICAP)

NICAP is an agency that provides Niagara County residents with childcare, food, and housing assistance.

http://niagaracommunityactionprogram.org/