Public Benefits Legal Support - Neighborhood Legal Services

$1

Of federally-funded SNAP creates $1.79 in local economic activity

$339

Is all a family of four would get from Temporary Assistance for a 2-bedroom apartment

$8.10

Per person per day for food is what you get with SNAP for a family of four

How We Help

By assisting individuals who have problems with the Department of Social Services, who are having difficulties applying for benefits or who are facing homelessness.

What We Do

We assist with the problems you may face dealing with the Department of Social Services and if you need:

Help paying rent, security deposit or utilities
Help buying food
A place to stay for the night
Furniture, appliances, or help with moving or storage expenses

Request Support

We are a not-for-profit public interest law firm providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals. Reach out if you or someone you care about are in need of support.

Apply today

For Erie County - 716.847.0650

For Niagara County - 716.201.0046

For Wyoming, Genesee, and Orleans Counties - 585.343.5450

Popular Legal Resources for Public Benefits

Benefits Advisement Technical Assistance Hotline 1-888-224-3272. If you cannot access our online intake form using the apply button above, please call our offices directly. For Erie and Niagara Counties > 716.847.0650 ext 416 or email tgannoe@nls.org. For Wyoming, Genesee, and Orleans Counties > 585.343.5450 or email nlsbatavia@nls.org

SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps)

DSS Fair Hearings

Emergency Housing

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