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

From the single mother who has no money for food or rent to the family of a laid-off worker threatened with a utility shut-off, our Public Benefits Unit is poised to assist clients who are destitute and in need of help simply to survive with issues such as: public assistance, safety nets, and Medicaid benefits. In addition to representing clients before administrative tribunals and in state and Federal courts, the team also represents homeless clients through the Homeless Task Force outreach program.

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

Temporary Assistance
SNAP Benefits
Medicaid
Utility Shutoffs
Emergency Assistance
Shelter for Homeless
Benefits Fair Hearings
Benefits Overpayments
Language Access Issues
LGBTQ+ Advocacy

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 - Niagara Falls - 716.284.8831

For Niagara County - Lockport - 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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