Erie County Works Center - ECDSS

158 Pearl St, 1st Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202

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.

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

(716) 858-8000

Voice·

Main Phone

(716) 858-6852

Fax·

Fax

Websitehttps://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.

Fees

Free.

Service area

Erie County, NY

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

Last assured

08/07/2025

What's Here

TANF General Relief Medicaid Applications Food Stamps / SNAP Homeless Shelter

Providing organization

Erie County - Department of Social Services (ECDSS)