Food Pantries
The Ken-Ton Family Support Center houses a small food cupboard for families in need within the school district. Please call us for more information 716-874-8510
255 Myron Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217
Ken-Ton Closet
250 Athens Boulevard
Tonawanda, NY 14223
716-218-9589
The mission of the Ken-Ton Closet is to directly improve the quality of life for needy children living in the Village of Kenmore/Town of Tonawanda by providing them with items of daily living such as clothing, school supplies, toiletries, and other materials at no cost. This program is open to children 0 - 18 years of age. The Ken-Ton Closet also has a small food pantry.
St. Timothy's Roman Catholic Church Food Pantry
565 East Park Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14150
716-939-2018
St. Amelia's Catholic Church
2999 Eggert Road
Tonawanda, NY 14150
716-836-0011 ext. 109
Hours of operation: Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri 8am-5pm; Please call the rectory and leave a message on the answering machine with your name and phone number along with a brief message. A member of the conference will contact you within a short period of time.
Good Shepherd Food Pantry
2669 Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14150
716-832-5390
https://goodshepherdtona.org/2022/01/25/food-pantry/
Catholic Charities of Buffalo- Food Pantry
3370 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
716-362-0225
https://ccwny.org/basic-needs/
Clothing Assistance
Ken- Ton Closet
250 Athens Boulevard
Tonawanda, NY 14223
716-218-9589
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am to 4pm, 2nd Saturday of the month 9am-1pm
https://www.kentoncloset.org/
St. Christopher Parish Outreach- Clothing Closet
550 Ellicott Creek Road
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 9am to 1pm, call for eligibility
716-564-9023
St. Francis Parish Outreach Clothing Closet
150 Broad Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Hours of Operation: Wednesdays 9:30am-12pm, Thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm
716-693-6247
Friends of the Night People
394 Hudson Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 8am to 5pm
716-884-5375
After-School Programs
YWCA- Edison Elementary School
716-433-6714
236 Grayton Road
Tonawanda, NY 14150
https://ywcaniagarafrontier.org/
Kids Club- Jefferson After-School
716-768-3077
250 Athens Boulevard
Buffalo, NY 14223
https://www.tonawanda.ny.us/youth-parks-recreation/kids-club.html
Ken-Ton Family YMCA- Before and After School Care, Full Day UPK program
716-874-5051
Lindbergh and Franklin Elementary Schools
https://www.ymcabn.org/locations/ken-ton-ymca
Boys and Girls Club- Sheridan Parkside Clubhouse
716-725-0139
169 Sheridan Parkside Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14150
https://www.bgcnt.org/Clubs/Sheridan-Parkside-Clubhouse
Local Activities for Children
Erie County Department of Social Services
Most frequently requested telephone numbers:
Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect: 1-800-342-3720
Lost/Stolen EBT Cards: 1-888-328-6399
Social Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213
Child Health Plus: 1-800-698-4543
Family Health Plus: 1-877-934-7587
Emergency Housing/Services: 1716-858-6265
Domestic Violence: 716-923-7483
Day Care Unit: 716-858-8953
SNAP: 716-858-8347
Foster Care/Adoption: 716-858-7274
Child Support: 1-888-208-208-4485
Medicaid Applications: 716-858-6244
Medicaid Long Term Care Eligibility: 716-858-1901
Medical Transportation: 716-858-4877
CASA: 716-858-2323
HEAP Hotline: 716-858-7644
HEAP Hotline: 716-858-7870
Adult Protection (Up to age 59): 716-858-6901
Senior Services Adult Protection (60+): 716-858-6877
Legal Advocacy for the Disabled: 716-858-1702