Gowanda

Local offices in Gowanda

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 WNY

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for food, housing, health, and other needs.Read more
  Call 888-696-9211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wny.org

• Library · Nonprofit

  Gowanda Free Library

  56 West Main Street, Gowanda, NY 14070

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsVisit the library to use its resources and take part in free community programs.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gowandalibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Village Clerk's Office

  27 East Main Street, Gowanda, NY 14070

  Help here

  • Village services and recordsAsk about village services, get permits, or request birth and death records.
  • Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills or ask the Clerk's Office a question about them.
  Call 716-532-3353DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gowanda.gov

Village of Gowanda website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  South Buffalo Community Table

  28 miles from the center of Gowanda

  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.

  28 miles from the center of Gowanda

  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.

  28 miles from the center of Gowanda

  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

  Food Pantry at 206 S. Elmwood Ave.

  Evergreen Health

  30 miles from the center of Gowanda

  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

  The Belle Center Food Pantry

  The Belle Center

  30 miles from the center of Gowanda

  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

  Buffalo City Mission Food Pantry

  Buffalo City Mission

  30 miles from the center of Gowanda

  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 Gowanda

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

Job help near Gowanda

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 Gowanda. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Chautauqua Works

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 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

  29 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

  30 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 Cattaraugus County

Gowanda is in Cattaraugus County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Department of Social Services

  1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 6010, Olean, NY 14760

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesApply for or get help with public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, child care, and family services.
  Call 716-373-8065DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cattco.gov

• Public health · County office

  Cattaraugus County WIC Program

  1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4010, Olean, NY 14760

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and food benefits for eligible pregnant people and families with young children.
  Call 716-373-8057DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cattco.gov

• Public health · County office

  Cattaraugus County Health Department

  1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4010, Olean, NY 14760

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with county health services, including prevention, testing, reproductive health, and family health programs.Read more
  Call 716-373-8050DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cattco.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Department of Community Services

  1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4308, Olean, NY 14760

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use counselingGet counseling, psychiatric care, crisis support, and referrals for mental health or substance use needs.Read more
  Call 716-373-8040DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cattco.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Department of the Aging and NY Connects

  1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 7610, Olean, NY 14760

  Help here

  • Aging and long-term care assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help finding long-term supports.Read more
  Call 716-373-8032DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cattco.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Veterans Service Agency

  1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 6510, Olean, NY 14760

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefit claims, pensions, education, burial benefits, and other services.
  Call 716-701-3298DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cattco.gov

Everything in Cattaraugus 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