West Side Community Services offers programs for children and young adults year round. Activities range from homework and studying support, sports and fitness, creative arts, and preparation for life after high school.

Contact our youth department:

Fatima Elabed – Senior Manager, K-6 and Prevention Programs – 716-884-6616 x103

Marino Frias – Director, Teen Program – 716-884-6616 x104

Thank you to our 2025 youth programs sponsors:

 

Year-End Schedule

West Side Community Services

The community center building at 161 Vermont Street will be closed to the public from December 22 - January 2, except for youth programs which will run as usual December 22-23.

  • West Side Seniors - CLOSED December 22 - January 2 (this includes yoga and tai chi)

  • West Side Kids - CLOSED December 24 - January 2

  • West Side Teens - CLOSED December 24 - January 2 (Youth Employment Program members who are scheduled to work at Provisions 139 pantry should present for their hours as scheduled.)

 

Provisions 139 Food Pantry

  • Wednesday, December 24 - CLOSED

  • Thursday, December 25 - CLOSED

  • Saturday, December 27 - Open special hours (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) for pre-packed bag pickup only. (No shopping on this day.)

  • Wednesday, December 31 - Open regular hours (12-3 p.m.) for shopping

  • Thursday, January 1 - CLOSED