Community support

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Feeding In The Midst works to connect individuals and families throughout Western New York with food, essential resources and community-based assistance when resources are available.

Please note: Submitting a request does not guarantee assistance. Services and resources depend on current availability, program eligibility and available funding or donations.

What Do You Need Help With?

Food Assistance

Food or grocery support.

Thanksgiving

Holiday registration.

Youth / School

Available school or youth resources.

Clothing / Essentials

Available clothing, hygiene or essential resources.

Other Support

Needs outside these categories.

Need Thanksgiving Assistance?

Registration for the 2026 Thanksgiving In The Midst giveaway is available now.

General Assistance Request

Do not send Social Security numbers, bank information, medical records, immigration information or other sensitive documents through this form.

What Happens Next?

Submit Your Request

Tell us what type of assistance you're seeking.

FITM Reviews Availability

We review current programs, donations and resources.

We'll Contact You

If an appropriate resource is available or more information is needed, someone will reach out.

Please do not submit multiple requests for the same need. Multiple submissions will not increase priority.

Need Immediate Assistance?

Feeding In The Midst is a community nonprofit and does not provide emergency response services. For immediate food, housing, utility, medical or other urgent assistance, contact 211 Western New York by dialing 211.