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Erie County Works Center - ECDSS

Accepts applications for temporary assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, and emergency assistance. Homeless team provides emergency shelter placements for eligible clients.

Categories

TANFWater Service Payment AssistanceHousehold Goods StorageFood Stamps / SNAPHome Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants / LoansUndesignated Temporary Financial AssistanceMoving Expense AssistanceHeating Fuel Payment AssistanceHomeless ShelterMortgage Payment AssistanceService Animal Purchase AssistanceElectric Service Payment AssistanceRental Deposit AssistanceGas Service Payment AssistanceMedicaid ApplicationsGeneral ReliefRent Payment Assistance

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211 Western New York

Physical Address

158 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY 14202

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Voice

(716) 858-8000

Main Phone

Website

www2.erie.gov/socialservices/index.php?q=temporary-assistance-frequently-asked-questions

Application process

Apply in person. For emergency shelter placement, apply at windows 5 and 6. For Medicaid and SNAP, may apply by mail. Home calls can be made if need is medically verified.

Fee

Free.

Eligibility

Temporary Assistance: Eligibility based on income and assets. Medicaid: Automatically eligible if eligible for cash assistance. SNAP: Other eligibility requirements apply. Service Area: Erie County.

Agency info

Erie County - Department of Social Services (ECDSS)