This West Side Winter 2023-2024 FAQ lists soup kitchens, food pantries, libraries and community centers, and sources of warm clothes, all without charge and supported by the community. If you know a place to add, please send it to nathan@losapllc.com and we'll include it. An interactive map with these locations is available here.
It's the West Side of Buffalo and I'm cold, where can I find a free warm place?
Crane Branch Library, 633 Elmwood Ave, Monday 11 AM – 7 PM, Tuesday 9 AM – 5 PM, Wednesday 10 AM – 6 PM, Thursday 11 AM – 7 PM, Friday-Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM
Isaías González-Soto Library, Monday 11 AM – 7 PM, Wednesday 11 AM – 7 PM, Thursday 10 AM – 6 PM, Friday 9 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM
The Belle Center, 104 Maryland St, Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 6 PM
West Side Community Services, 161 Vermont St, Monday – Friday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Asarese-Matters Community Center, 50 Rees St, Thursday & Friday, 2 PM – 10 PM
It's the West Side of Buffalo and I need free warm clothes, where can I find them?
FRIENDS OF NIGHT PEOPLE, 394 Hudson St, by appointment: call 716.884.5375
It's the West Side of Buffalo and I need a hot meal, where can I find that?
FRIENDS OF NIGHT PEOPLE, 394 Hudson St, Breakfast: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-11 AM, Dinner: everyday, 5 PM - 7 PM
Big Big Table Community Café, 272 Hudson Street, Tuesday-Friday, 11 AM-2:30 PM
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL DINING ROOM, 1298 Main St, MON-TUES, FRI-SAT 11 AM – 12:30 PM
It's the West Side of Buffalo and I need groceries, where can I find them?
The Salvation Army - Temple Corps, 187 Grant St, Tues & Thurs 9:00 A.M. To 1:00 P.M.
Native American Community Services, 1005 Grant St, Tue-Wed 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Provisions 139, 44 Breckenridge St, Wednesday: 12-3 P.M. Thursday: 5-7 P.M.
Iglesia El Calvario, 211 East Street, Wednesdays 10 AM To 2 PM
Network Of Religious Communities, 1272 Delaware Avenue, Tue 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Wed 2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Food Farmacy Food Pantry at D’Youville Health Professions Hub, 301 Connecticut St,
located on the third floor of the D’Youville Health Professions Hub. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wishing you peace and warmth in the winter season.
— Cole, Nathan, and the LOSA team