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Help in Lackawanna
22 service locations
Family and youth
McKinley Academy
Child care and early childhood education
92 Orchard Pl, Lackawanna · 716-395-0600
Head Start early childhood program — 102 funded slots; operated by CAO Head Start.
St. Hyacinth's Head Start Academy
Child care and early childhood education
257 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna · 716-822-2402
Head Start early childhood program — 98 funded slots; operated by CAO Head Start.
Food assistance
Avery Playground
Meal program
Maple Ave, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
Bauder Playground
Meal program
32 Bauder St, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
Bethlehem Park Playground
Meal program
Bethlehem St, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES - LACKAWANNA PANTRY
Food pantry
75 CALDWELL STREET, LACKAWANNA · 716-824-4760
Cleveland Playground
Meal program
S Park & Cleveland, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
E. Milnor Playground
Meal program
E. Milnor Ave, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
Lackawanna Yemen Soccer Club
Meal program
61 Ingham Ave, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
Lehigh Playground
Meal program
Lehigh St, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
Ludell Playground
Meal program
Ludell Ave, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
O.L.V. ST VINCENT DePAUL SOCIETY
Food pantry
767 RIDGE ROAD, LACKAWANNA · 716-828-9444
OLV HUMAN SERVICES: CC's CABINET FOOD PANTRY
Food pantry
790 RIDGE RD., LACKAWANNA · 716-390-0513
Ridgewood Village Playground
Meal program
Fairdale & Winstead, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
S.B.C. FOUNDATION
Food pantry
18 CHURCH STREET, LACKAWANNA · 716-826-4940
Senior Center
Meal program
230 Martin Rd, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
Taggart Playground
Meal program
135 Odell St, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
Victory Playground
Meal program
Victory Ave, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
Willie Cotton Recreation Center
Meal program
52 Gates Ave, Lackawanna · (716) 474-3073
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City Of Lackawanna.
Housing and shelter
Lackawanna Municipal Housing Authority
Housing assistance
135 Odell St, Lackawanna · 716-823-2551
Public housing (Low-Rent) agency
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