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Community Resources

Below you will find a list of other community resources that may be able to offer aid. The Rochester Mutual Aid Network is only a small part of the mutual aid community, and we'd like to connect neighbors with each other as best as we can. Please check out the list below, and check back often as we're always trying to expand on it!

We've done our best to organize these into groups, so if you're looking for aid in a specific area, you can jump to it and get contact information.

General

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A huge collection of local resources in a downloadable/printable PDF, available in multiple versions. Some areas covered in the zine are

  • Childcare Resources
  • Low Income Clinics
  • Warming Centers and Shelters
  • Food Relief
  • Tenants' Rights

Download this, print it, share it!

Phone number: 211

Address: 13 Vienna Street, Rochester NY 14605

Website

  • Provides a food voucher and groceries. Food pantry delivery to those unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty on a case by case basis.
  • Provides general counseling services.
  • Provides bus passes.
  • https://otda.ny.gov/programs/temporary-assistance/#programs
  • Provides clothing for all ages.
  • Temporary Assistance Temporary Assistance (TA) is temporary help for needy men, women and children. If you are unable to work, can’t find a job, or your job does not pay enough, TA may be able to help you pay for your expenses.(TA) is temporary help for needy men, women and children. If you are unable to work, can’t find a job, or your job does not pay enough, TA may be able to help you pay for your expenses.
  • Provides assistance with Social Security Income (SSI) and other benefits.
  • Provides tenant/landlord dispute and rent/eviction services.

Phone Number: 1-800-342-3009

Website

Temporary Assistance (TA) is temporary help for needy men, women and children. If you are unable to work, can’t find a job, or your job does not pay enough, TA may be able to help you pay for your expenses.

Phone Number: 1-866-454-5110

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Lifespan has collected a huge list of community resources. Assistance with food, health and dental care, transportation, loan closets and so much more. Please check out their list, it is very extensive!

Food

Click to view/download PDF

The above PDF document is an extensive list of food cupboards/pantries compiled by the Rochester Library System and Monroe County. It was last updated September 2020

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An ever-growing list of "Take What You Need/Leave What You Can" foodstands located all over the City of Rochester. Please visit the Roc Food Not Bombs website or their Facebook page for more information and stand locations.

Pets

Website

A list of resources available to pet owners in the City of Rochester

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Lollypop Farm has compiled a list of community pet care resources and national organizations for you to consider in your search for low-cost veterinary care and financial assistance.