Here is the link for the Brant Volunteer Fire Co. https://brantvfc1.squarespace.com/
Operation Good Neighbor:
2030 S. Creek Rd. North Evans, NY 14112
Phone: (716) 627-5194
Link for Income Guidelines: Income Guidelines 2023
Link for Informational Flyer: Food Pantry and Clothing/Household Closet
Phone Numbers for Various Erie County Community Services:
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program): (716) 858-7644
Food Stamps: (716) 858-7239
Senior Services: (716) 858-8526
Social Services: (716) 858-8000
Veteran Services: (716) 858-6363
Meals on Wheels
If residents of the Town of Brant are in need of Meals on Wheels, they may contact them at 716-822-2002 and ask for the “Intake Office”. They may also visit their website: www.mowbuffalo.com.
Special Needs Registry:
The Town of Brant has a Special Needs Registry that residents with "Special Needs" may utilize to ensure that emergency responders understand your special circumstance in the event you need assistance. You can complete the form here, and return it to the Town Clerk's Office.
Rural Transit Service, Inc
Erie County Community Development Block Grant Consortium along with the Town of Brant, subsidizes an organization called Rural Transit Service, Inc. This company services the local senior residents when transportation is not available to perform their daily tasks such as doctor visits, grocery shopping, hair appointments, etc. (If you would like to volunteer please call the phone number listed below.
These services are available to seniors in and around the Brant/Farnham Community.
Hours of Availability:
The van is available 8:00am to 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday, except holidays.
CLOSINGS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON WKSE KISS 98.5 FM, STAR 102.5 FM, WBEN 930 AM AND CH. 2, 4 & 7.
RURAL TRANSIT WILL ALSO CLOSE IF THE SCHOOLS IN YOUR TOWN/VILLAGE ARE CLOSED.
Dispatch should be called 48 hours in advance and up to two weeks in advance for medical appointments. Individual may schedule up to two rides per week.
Phone: (716) 549-5098
Address:
Rural Transit Service, Inc
1000 Brant-Farnham Road
PO Box 212
Brant, New York 14027
Who is eligible?
Residency within the Brant service area is required
If your gross annual household income is within the CD Program income limits, you are eligible. Limits are set annually by the funding agency, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Income is determined by the number of individuals living in your household.
To receive the current income eligibility information, contact 549-5098.Must be 62 or older, or be disabled. Proof of age or disability is required.
If you do not have available transportation, cannot access existing bus routes and have no other way of getting around.
To Apply:
An application must be submitted when you wish to start service. In the application you will
Be asked the following questions:
Your place of residency
Your date of birth
Your ability to use other transportation
Your ability to walk on or off the van
Written proof of eligibility (proving age, income and disability)