Gainesville
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Local offices in Gainesville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Library · Regional office
Gainesville Public Library
10 Church Street, Silver Springs, NY 14550
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, programs, and public resources for learning and recreation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gainesvillepubliclibrary.com
Local office · City office
Town of Gainesville Town Hall
2 Toolhouse Road, Gainesville, NY 14066
Help here
- Town clerk and tax collectorGet help with town records, local tax collection, licenses, permits, and certificates.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofgainesvilleny.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Gainesville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Genesis Center of WNY, Inc. Food Pantry
Genesis Center of WNY, Inc.
37 miles from the center of Gainesville2161 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14210
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM; 4 PM to 5:30 PM
Listed on thegenesiscenter.us, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Meal Service
Genesis Center of WNY, Inc.
37 miles from the center of Gainesville2161 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14210
Hours
- Mon4 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Wed4 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Fri4 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Sat10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
Who can come: Everyone is welcome
Listed on thegenesiscenter.us, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
South Buffalo Community Table
38 miles from the center of Gainesville187 Southside Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14220
Hours
- Mon4 PM to 5 PM
- Tue4 PM to 5 PM
- Wed4 PM to 5 PM
- Thu4 PM to 5 PM
Who can come: People who seek its service; no qualifications or questions asked
Listed on sbcommunitytable.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
East Side Mobile Food Pantry
Friends of Night People, Inc., with Gerard Place and community partners
40 miles from the center of Gainesville2515 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
First Thursday of the month; food distribution starts at 1 p.m. and registration is at noon.
What to bring: Bring your own bags; a cart is recommended
Listed on friendsofnightpeople.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Pantry at 3297 Bailey Ave.
Evergreen Health
40 miles from the center of Gainesville3297 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM; 2 PM to 3 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM; 2 PM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM; 2 PM to 3 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM; 2 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: Eligible Evergreen Health patients, Community Access Services clients, and residents of ZIP code 14215
What to bring: Complete a short intake with the pantry representative
Listed on evergreenhs.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Buffalo City Mission Food Pantry
Buffalo City Mission
41 miles from the center of Gainesville100 E. Tupper Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM. Subject to change
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM. Subject to change
Listed on buffalocitymission.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gainesville
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Foodlink, Inc.
2011 Mt. Read Blvd., Rochester, NY 14615
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Wyoming County Community Action, Inc.
6470 Route 20A, Suite 1, Perry, NY 14530-9799
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wyoming County
Gainesville is in Wyoming County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wyoming County Department of Social Services
466 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesGet help applying for public benefits and services for children, adults, and families.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county social services office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wyomingcountyny.gov
Public health · Regional office
Livingston-Wyoming County WIC Program, Warsaw Clinic
31 North Main St, Warsaw, NY
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people and families with young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wyomingcountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Wyoming County Health Department
5362A Mungers Mill Road, Silver Springs, NY 14550
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for local public health information and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wyomingcountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Wyoming County Mental Health Department
460 N Main St, Warsaw, NY 14569
Help here
- Behavioral health referrals and informationContact the department for information about local mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wyomingcountyny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Wyoming County Law Library
Wyoming County Courthouse, 147 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569-1199
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse the public law library to find legal research materials.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Wyoming County Office for the Aging
8 Perry Avenue, Warsaw, NY 14569
Help here
- Aging services and supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about local support, benefits, recreation, and help at home.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wyomingcountyny.gov
New York programs by kind of help
These are run by New York and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 WNY
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-696-9211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988