Farnham

Local offices in Farnham

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  526 Commercial Street, Farnham, NY 14061

  Help here

  • Village records and certificatesThe Village Clerk keeps village records and can issue birth and death certificates.
  • Village taxes and water billsResidents can pay village taxes and water bills at Village Hall or through the village website.Apply online
  Call 716-549-0890DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageoffarnham.com

Village of Farnham website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Farnham first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  South Buffalo Community Table

  22 miles from the center of Farnham

  187 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

  Call 716-822-3193DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sbcommunitytable.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Genesis Center of WNY, Inc. Food Pantry

  Genesis Center of WNY, Inc.

  23 miles from the center of Farnham

  2161 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14210

  Hours

  • Thu10 AM to 1 PM; 4 PM to 5:30 PM
  Call 716-822-1901DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thegenesiscenter.us, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Meal Service

  Genesis Center of WNY, Inc.

  23 miles from the center of Farnham

  2161 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

  Call 716-822-1901DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thegenesiscenter.us, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  The Belle Center Food Pantry

  The Belle Center

  23 miles from the center of Farnham

  104 Maryland Street, Buffalo, NY 14201

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Residents in ZIP codes 14201, 14202, and 14213

  What to bring: Identification is required; bring reusable bags

  Call 716-845-0485DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thebellecenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Food Pantry at 206 S. Elmwood Ave.

  Evergreen Health

  23 miles from the center of Farnham

  206 S. Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14201

  Hours

  • Mon9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Tue1 PM to 3 PM
  • Thu1 PM to 3 PM
  • Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  Who can come: Eligible Evergreen Health patients and residents of ZIP code 14201

  What to bring: Complete a short intake with the pantry representative

  Call 716-847-2441DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on evergreenhs.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Buffalo City Mission Food Pantry

  Buffalo City Mission

  23 miles from the center of Farnham

  100 E. Tupper Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 12 PM. Subject to change
  • Wed10 AM to 12 PM. Subject to change
  Call 716-854-8181DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on buffalocitymission.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Farnham

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Farnham

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Farnham. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Chautauqua Works

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  407 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048

  Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

  Call 716-366-9015DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Buffalo Downtown - Career Center

  22 miles away

  284 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

  Call 716-851-2600DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Buffalo- Downtown Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  23 miles away

  77 Broadway Street, First Floor, Buffalo, NY 14203

  Hours: M-Fri : 9:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 716-856-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Erie County

Farnham is in Erie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Erie County Department of Social Services

  158 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY 14202

  Help here

  • SNAPApply for food benefits or get help with a SNAP application.Apply onlineRead more
  • Temporary Assistance and emergency helpGet information about cash assistance and help with urgent needs such as housing or utility bills.Read more
  • MedicaidGet help applying for Medicaid and other public health insurance.Read more
  Call 716-858-8000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on www3.erie.gov

• Child support · County office

  Erie County Office of Child Support Enforcement

  95 Franklin Street, Room 230, Buffalo, NY 14202

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and questions about a support case.Read more
  Call 888-208-4485DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on www3.erie.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Catholic Charities WIC

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportGet nutrition help, breastfeeding support, referrals, and food benefits for eligible families.
  Call 716-218-1484Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccwny.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority

  300 Perry Street, Buffalo, NY 14204

  Help here

  • Public housing and Section 8Apply for public housing or a housing choice voucher if you meet the program rules.Read more
  Call 716-855-6711DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmhahousing.com

• Public health · County office

  Erie County Department of Health

  608 William Street, Buffalo, NY 14206

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsGet county clinic services such as immunizations, family planning, and sexual health care.Read more
  Call 716-858-7687DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on www3.erie.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Erie County Department of Mental Health

  95 Franklin Street, Room 1237, Buffalo, NY 14202

  Help here

  • Behavioral health care coordinationGet information and referrals to community mental health and support services.Read more
  Call 716-858-8096DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on www3.erie.gov

Everything in Erie County

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