A group of neighbors united to strengthen the food system by empowering communities of the food vulnerable, building relationships, and supporting innovation.
Our vision is to make Buffalo’s West Side a vibrant, safe, healthy and inclusive neighborhood. We envision a community where families and individuals are strong, children are healthy, and every youth succeeds in school and achieves lifelong success.
We know youth, families, and individuals must have their basic needs met so they can feel engaged in learning. During Covid-19 when our WSPN children and families needed extra help, we decided to hold a space for neighbors who wanted to talk about food. Our conversation and our work continues today.
The Food Security Council focuses on 14207, 14213, 14201, and 14222.
We meet on Mondays at 12 p.m. on Zoom. Click on the Join Us tab and register to get the link.
Food Work in the News:
200 turkeys donated to Buffalo's neighbors on the west side - WGRZ
‘We’re all neighbors helping neighbors’
Rich's Products:
An Anchor in the Fight Against Hunger
Food Security Reports:
Food for Thought:
***If there are any changes to your pantry or you are aware of closures of any kind, please mark them here.
The City of Lackawanna free Summer Lunch Program will begin at city playground locations on Thursday, July 6th.
Program details are as follows:
• The program will run from Thursday, July 6th through Friday, August 18th
• Lunches will be distributed from 11:00 AM to Noon at the following locations:
– Playgrounds: Avery, Bauder, Bethlehem Park, Cleveland, East Milnor, Franklin, Ludel, Martin Road, Ridgewood Village, Taggart (LMHA) and Victory.
– Community Centers: Mt. Oliver Baptist Church, Willie Cotton Recreation Center, Yemen Soccer Club.
• All lunches MUST be eaten at the location where they were received. NO takeout is permitted.
Any questions about the free Summer Lunch Program can be directed to the Lackawanna Recreation Department at 827-6456 or recreation@lackny.com.
***If there are any changes to your pantry or you are aware of closures of any kind, please mark them here.
Niagara County and Ken-Ton School District
***If there are any changes to your pantry or you are aware of closures of any kind, please mark them here.
