March 14, 2021
Community Resources
Find helpful links to resources connected to the COVID-19 pandemic located in the communities we serve.
COVID-19 has brought new challenges and obstacles in each of our lives. The closure of schools and businesses throughout our country is a cause of concern for many. Here are some resources and information that may be of assistance to you and your families during this difficult time. This page will be updated as we become aware of new opportunities.
Click here for Information about the COVID-19 Vaccine
Click here for Mental Health Resources
Click here for Resources for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
General & Regional Resources
– Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
COVID-19 Emergency Resource Search
New York State Department of Health
– Coronavirus Hotline: 1-888-364-3065
– COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline: 1-833-697-5829
– “Am I Eligible?” Vaccine App
– COVID-19 Testing Site Finder
NY Connects: Find Local Offices
211 Finger Lakes Region – Health & Human Services Resources*
– Individual & Family Support Services
211 WNY – Health & Human Services Resources*
– Mental Health Crisis Intervention
Aunt Bertha* – search for nonprofits and reduced cost services by zip code.
Coronavirus Testing For Essential Workers
Family Support Services Region 1 Facebook Group – resources posted by families living in the 18 counties we serve.
Economic Resources (National & Regional)
Buffalo Niagara Partnership – Resources for Buffalo Niagara businesses.
CDO Workplace – Jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Coronavirus Tax Relief – IRS resources.
Know Your Rights: The COVID-19 Housing Edition – Virtual Session from the Volunteer Lawyers Project.
New York RX Card – Pharmacy discounts for all residents of New York State.
New York State Department of Labor – Unemployment insurance, job openings, and other information.
Unemployment Insurance and COVID-19
Social Security Administration – Coronavirus updates.
SNAP Benefits & Amazon Groceries
Food Assistance Search by Region
FeedMoreWNY – Provides food for families in Niagara, Erie, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties.
Food Bank of the Southern Tier – Provides food for families in Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins counties.
Food Bank of WNY Pantry Locator*
FoodLink – Provides food for underserved families in Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Food Benefits
Salvation Army – Empire State Division – Meeting human needs across 48 counties in Upstate New York and Sayre, Pennsylvania. Social service hubs are located in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse.
Learning From Home (State-wide & National)
New York State Education Department – COVID-19 Response
List of Education Companies Offering Free Online Subscriptions
Parent to Parent – Free Educational Resources
Playworks – Play at Home Digital Recess
Scholastic – Free Learn At Home Activities for Kids
Mental Health
Click here for Mental Health Resources
Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Visit our resource page for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Transportation by Region
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority – Coronavirus updates for public transportation in Niagara and Erie counties.
Regional Transit Authorities – Updates for Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.
*NOTE: Organizations found on 211 WNY, Aunt Bertha, or Pantry Locator may or may not have the capacity to assist during this time. Please call any resources identified in advance to determine if they have the services or items you require.