Erie County Department of Social Services

The ROC has 400 Wellness Wednesday Food Box Kits (dairy, meat, produce)!! Drive thru distribution today from 4-6 pm!The ROC has 400 Wellness Wednesday Food Box Kits (dairy, meat, produce)!! Drive thru distribution today from 4-6 pm!

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Virtual Learning Support Centers are enrolling students now! Does your child need support with internet connectivity, meals, or academics on those days when school is remote but you are at work? VLSCs are the answer!

TENANTS & HOME OWNERS: If you've been unable to pay your rent or mortgage due to circumstances related to the pandemic, get assistance! Learn more: erie.gov/housingassistance To apply: call 211 or visit: 211wny.org

A timely topic with which many parents might be struggling....

Virtual Learning Support Centers are FREE to households making less than 85% of the State Median Income! More information available here: https://www2.erie.gov/socialservices/index.php

Find safe Halloween tips here: https://www2.erie.gov/health/index.php

In partnership with Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) and International Institute of Buffalo, Jericho Road is hosting a FREE rapid COVID-19 testing event... this Saturday, October 24 from 1-5 p.m. in the parking lot of our West Side health center (184 Barton Street, Buffalo, NY 14213). These rapid tests are diagnostic only (nasal swab) and will provide results within 15 minutes. Testing is free and open to all through the Erie County Department of Health - insurance is not needed. Tests will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please wear a face mask if you attend this event. You do not need to bring ID or insurance information. Live interpreters for the following languages will be available on site: Arabic, Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Nepali, Somali, Spanish, Swahili Questions? Call us at 716-348-3007.

Our colleagues at Erie County Senior Services are holding their Annual Public Hearing virtually this year. More information is below.

Saturday fun from our friends at the Buffalo Public Schools.

Erie County & the City of Buffalo are offering assistance with back rent and mortgage payments through the Live Well Erie & City of Buffalo CARES Act Rental & Mortgage Assistance Program. Apply online at http://www.211wny.org/ https://buffalonews.com//article_27a7507c-01c6-11eb-9972-f

Maximum SNAP benefit amounts increased effective October 1, 2020.

The regular HEAP heating season opens November 2, 2020!