Located in Erie County, Buffalo is the second-most populous city in New York State. The directory lists 47 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 47 food pantries. Antioch Baptist Church Food Pantry (1327 Fillmore Ave.) and Asbury Shalom Zone (520 Seventh St) are among them. Every listing is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.

What to bring

A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need

How it works in Buffalo

Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
Take what you need. There's no cost and no application

You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.

What neighbors know

These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Buffalo, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.

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Open by day in Buffalo

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Buffalo. Call ahead to confirm.

Good to know

Which food pantries in Buffalo are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Buffalo food pantries are open: Monday (20), Tuesday (24), Wednesday (22), Thursday (22), Friday (18), Saturday (3). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Buffalo open on weekends?

Yes, 3 open Saturday in Buffalo. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Buffalo today?

Most Buffalo food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.

What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Buffalo?

Most Buffalo food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.

Which food pantries serve Buffalo, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Buffalo and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 14211, 14201, 14207, 14204, 14209, 14214. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Buffalo are open on Monday?

20 food pantries in Buffalo are open Monday: Asbury Shalom Zone, Black Rock Riverside Emergency Food Pantry, Buffalo Lutheran Food Pantry, Buffalo Urban League Food Pantry, Catholic Charities - WIC Program Site - St Simons, Episcopal Good Shepherd Food Pantry, Expressway Assembly of God Food Pantry, Food Pantry and Clothing Closet Greater Works Christian Fellow, and 12 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Buffalo are open on Tuesday?

25 food pantries in Buffalo are open Tuesday: Buffalo Lutheran Food Pantry, Buffalo River Food Pantry, Buffalo Urban League Food Pantry, Catholic Charities - WIC Program Site - St Simons, Community Action Information Center, Food Pantry - Urban Christian Ministries, Food Pantry of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Fulton St Brigid Pantry, and 17 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Buffalo are open on Wednesday?

23 food pantries in Buffalo are open Wednesday: Asbury Shalom Zone, Black Rock Riverside Emergency Food Pantry, Buffalo Lutheran Food Pantry, Buffalo Urban League Food Pantry, Catholic Central Food Pantry at St. Charles Hall, Catholic Charities - WIC Program Site - St Simons, Community Action Information Center, Expressway Assembly of God Food Pantry, and 15 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Buffalo are open on Thursday?

24 food pantries in Buffalo are open Thursday: Antioch Baptist Church Food Pantry, Buffalo Lutheran Food Pantry, Buffalo River Food Pantry, Buffalo Urban League Food Pantry, Catholic Charities - WIC Program Site - St Simons, Food Pantry - Urban Christian Ministries, Fulton St Brigid Pantry, Joan A Male Food Pantry, and 16 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Buffalo are open on Friday?

18 food pantries in Buffalo are open Friday: Asbury Shalom Zone, Black Rock Riverside Emergency Food Pantry, Buffalo Lutheran Food Pantry, Buffalo Urban League Food Pantry, Catholic Charities - WIC Program Site - St Simons, Community Action Information Center, Expressway Assembly of God Food Pantry, Food Pantry - Urban Christian Ministries, and 10 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Buffalo are open on Saturday?

4 food pantries in Buffalo are open Saturday: Expressway Assembly of God Food Pantry, Kenmore Presbyterian Church, Parkside Lutheran Church, St Matthews Gem II Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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