HEARTS FOR THE HOMELESS OF WNY®, INC.
MOBILE SOUP KITCHEN
PO BOX 437
BUFFALO, NY 14223
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WE NOW HAVE 300+
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
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Use our Drop-Off Locations or
Visit and Shop at...
HEARTS THRIFT SHOP
890 Tonawanda St. in Riverside
Mon-Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
CHICKS BAR & LANES
8196 Erie Rd.
Angola, NY 14006
GREEN ZONE
8550 Erie Rd.
Angola, NY 14006
HOGGS EXPRESS
9299 Erie Rd.
Angola, NY 14006
MOBIL ANGOLA TRUCK STOP
8445 Southwestern Blvd.
Angola, NY 14006
LAKE SHORE SR HIGH SCHOOL
959 Beach Rd.
Angola, NY 14006
LIGHTHOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS
6722 Southwestern Blvd.
Lakeview, NY 14085
COLOMBO’S SPORT BAR/GRILLE ROOT 438 CAFE
1957 Lakeview Rd.
12898 Route 438
Lakeview, NY 14085
Irving, NY 14081
BIG BUFFALO TOOL SUPPLY
11318 Route 20
Irving, NY 14081
SUNSET STORAGE COMPANY
780 Main Rd.
Irving, NY 14081
DAILEY & ELIAS CNTRY STORE
562 King Rd.
Forestville, NY 14062
SHELVINS AUTO TECH
1440 Buffalo St.
Silver Creek, NY 14136
CAMPLAND RV INC
10807 Gowanda State Rd.
North Collins, NY 14111
NORTH COLLINS LIBRARY
2095 School St.
North Collins, NY 14111
SHELLYS LOT
10497 Main St.
North Collins, NY 14111
EDEN SELF STORAGE
8750 South Main St.
Eden, NY 14057
PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT 877-3536
IF YOU NEED A DONATION RECEIPT.
Lives Touched Last Month
APRIL, 2015
Total Clients Served: 1,205
Homeless: 585
Male: 1,034
Female: 161
Children: 10
Total Volunteer Hours: 161
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Talk from the Street and Heart
4/1: Served 53. 4/2: Warmer weather is bringing out more
people; served 59 thankful people. 4/3: Served 28. 4/4: The
sock sacks filled with toiletries were a big hit! Socks are
ALWAYS needed; served 50. 4/7: Served 54; 5 prayed for
salvation. Still asking for gloves! 4/8: Served 41 happy
clients—a happy client is a peaceful client. 4/9: Served 53
who loved the extras of cupcakes and socks filled with items.
4/10: Served 42. 4/11: Served 47. 4/14: Served 59; 6 prayed
for salvation; asking for socks, razors & blankets.
4/15: Served 60. 4/16: Served 63; asking for hoodies. Donor
Craig and his daughters made goodies bags; everyone loved
them and also the chicken & rice meal. 4/17: Served 40.
4/18: Served 49; the clients loved the fruit and veggie snack
packs from our local vending donor. 4/21: Served 50; 6
salvations. 4/22: Served 59. 4/23: Colder weather is back!
But, it didn’t stop 66 people from coming out for a meal.
They were very thankful and most of them received second
helpings. 4/24: Served 51. 4/25: Served 57. 4/28: Served 69;
4 prayed for salvation. 4/29: Served 77; we ran out of hot
meals and sandwiches! Clients were asking for LG & XL XXL
hoodies. 4/30: Served 72 clients plus some stragglers that
didn’t get on the sign in sheet. Clients were asking for socks,
razors, and blankets.
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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF HEARTS FOR THE HOMELESS OF WNY,
INC.®
MAY, 2015
IS IT NOT TO SHARE YOUR FOOD WITH THE HUNGRY AND TO PROVIDE THE POOR WANDERER WITH SHELTER
On Our Hearts …Message from Ron Calandra
One out of every six Americans goes hungry on a daily
basis. We can’t emphasize enough what we continue to
see on the streets. Over the last month, our client
numbers are at record highs. We don’t know what to link it
to other than a poor economy. In comparing the last three
years, Hearts found that the number of clients served in
2014 went down slightly from 2013. But, 2015 is already
surpassing these last two years in “total clients served”
and the number of these clients that are homeless.
The National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) gives
good information on their site, nationalhomeless.org that
confirms the very reason why Hearts for the Homeless
continues to exist after 25 years of providing the exact
same service, year after year, of feeding simple but
nutritious meals, without question, to those who stand in
line, day in and day out, in desperation.
Current research from the NCH shows that 46 million
Americans visit food-sharing programs annually.
“When people experiencing homelessness can depend
on consistent, reliable food-sharing programs, they can at
least be sure that their most basic need will be met. Too
often, it can be a full-time job keeping track of where and
when these programs are available. It is a huge physical
and emotional strain to walk the long distances between
these programs, with hopes of not missing the narrow
window available to receive a meal.
Programs that meet homeless individuals where they
are, generally in public spaces, are paramount. Not only
are people generally more comfortable accepting help, but
they save time and energy, which they may use to address
their other needs.” National Coalition for the Homeless 2015
This article substantiates Hearts mission to the
homeless and poor in Buffalo. It goes on to say that
“addressing hunger is a moral imperative, which draws in
thousands of volunteers who feel compelled to help their
neighbors in need.” Hearts believes it is our biblical duty
and commandment of God. We are very grateful for our
faithful volunteers who carry out our programs and feel
this same moral obligation to their neighbors.
Please remember the homeless & poor this summer.
We would like to say a special
STIL
“Thank You!” to our donor who donated
the needed 78 tubes of toothpaste
L
and 30 toothbrushes LOW
that we posted a need for last month!
ON
SAN
HEARTS
THRIFT
SHOP
NEWS
ISAIAH 58:7
Come in and Shop!
890 Tonawanda St.
Monday - Saturday
10am to 5pm
Profits help us,
help the homeless.
Our Thrift Shop staff has been helping customers with
more than shopping!
 They prayed for Gloria who needed a job and was
going on a interview. Gloria got the job!
 Heather came in with a cancer diagnosis; she’d
already lost most of her hair from treatments. She
was told she needed a mastectomy. Hearts ladies
asked if she would like them to pray for her.
Heather was so encouraged that they would take
the time just for her. In the thrift shop’s break
area they prayed…Heather left that day with a
peace of mind and reported back later that her
surgery was successful!
 Even our customers give back: A big thank you to
the gentleman customer in the cash-out line who
paid $5 toward the bill of another customer that
didn’t have enough money to pay for all of her
purchases. It allowed her to not have to put
anything back.
It’s not always about shopping. We want to be sensitive
to those who might come in carrying a burden or have a
need and fulfill the same commandment Hearts for the
Homeless lives by in caring for our neighbor.
CURRENT FOOD NEEDS
CANNED TUNA OR CHICKEN
JUICE BOXES, SANDWICH BAGS
RELISH, ONION POWDER
GET A HEAD START ON FALL
TOMATO SAUCE OR PASTE,
DICED TOMATOES,
CANNED: BAKED BEANS, CHILI,
BEEF STEW, POTATOES
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
YOU CAN GET INVOLVED BY DONATING FOOD
OR ORGANIZING A FOOD DRIVE – Call 877-3536.