Provisions 139 is a market-style food pantry at 44 Breckenridge Street, Buffalo that was created to serve and support our neighborhood. We source local produce, celebrate the talents of our neighbors, and provide provisions and more to those who call the West Side home—at no charge.
Please note: Provisions 139 will be closed on the following days:
– Wednesday, December 25
– Wednesday, January 1
The pantry will be open special hours on Saturday, December 28 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Customers will not be able to shop during these special hours. Instead, customers will receive prepacked food bags based on their household size. This will not count toward one of the two allowed monthly visits.
Location
44 Breckenridge Street, Buffalo, NY 14213
*Please note, the entrance to the pantry faces Niagara Street, NOT Breckenridge. There is a parking lot in front of the pantry building; you are welcome to park here.
Hours at Provisions 139
Wednesdays from 12-3 p.m.
Thursdays from 5-7 p.m.
Every third Wednesday is also our mobile pantry day. On these days, Provisions 139 remains open AND we host a mobile pantry. The mobile pantry is open to everyone (all zip codes welcome), starts at 12 p.m., and lasts until supplies run out. Mobile pantry packages typically include seasonal produce and several shelf-stable items.
There is no mobile pantry in November.
Who can shop at Provisions 139?
People who live in zip codes 14201, 14209, 14213, and 14222 are eligible to shop at the pantry.
How do you shop at Provisions 139?
To register to shop at Provisions 139, stop by during our open hours with photo ID and proof of current address for all members of the household. Volunteers will help you fill out a registration form.
Once you are registered, you may visit the pantry twice per month (once from the 1st-14th and once from the 15th-31st). Sign in at the check-in table with your photo ID. Based on your household size, you will be allotted a number of points to spend on groceries. Volunteers will assist you throughout your shopping experience.
What is available at Provisions 139?
We generally carry shelf-stable staples like canned fruits and vegetables, cereals, pastas, beans, canned tuna and chicken, juice, and more. We also carry fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, fish, and meats. Thanks to a partnership with the SPCA Serving Erie County and WNY Food 4 Paws, we have limited quantities of dry cat and dog food. Finally, we are the West Side partner of Every Bottom Covered and carry diapers and wipes (more info below).
West Side Diaper Bank at Provisions 139
Provisions 139 and Every Bottom Covered jointly launched the West Side Diaper Bank in November 2022. Families in Provisions 139’s service zip codes (14201, 14209, 14213, and 14222) may pick up 25 diapers per eligible child two times per month (once from the 1st-14th and once from the 15th-31st). Children are eligible from birth until their third birthday.
To enroll at the West Side Diaper Bank, please bring photo ID, proof of address, and birth certificate(s) of child(ren) to registration and first visit.
How can you stay up to date on pantry closures, special events, and other news?
Join our Remind group to receive text messages about pantry closures (including unplanned weather-related closures) and other important updates. You can also sign up to receive Provisions 139 emails.
We submit unexpected pantry closures due to weather to our local news stations and also announce them on our Instagram and Facebook pages.
How can you support Provisions 139?
To donate goods to Provisions 139, please give us a call at (716) 970-1325 or email info@wscsbuffalo.org to start the conversation.
To monetarily support Provisions 139, head to our donation form and select “Provisions 139 pantry” in the “Please direct my gift to” drop-down menu.
To volunteer as an individual with Provisions 139, please fill out our volunteer application. A member of our team will be in touch with you to discuss next steps.
To schedule a group volunteer project at Provisions 139, please email info@wscsbuffalo.org.
