Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. Hosts Free Family Event

Free school supplies available while supplies last to celebrate National Health Center Week

The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. will celebrate National Health Center Week with a free, family friendly community event on Friday, August 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at 34 Benwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY. The event is open to all community members and features food, music, family activities, and community resources. To help families prepare for the upcoming school year, Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. will distribute free school supplies while they last.

Community Health Centers provide crucial primary and preventive health care services to communities in need. The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc., with locations in Erie and Niagara Counties, provides quality and affordable medical services for the whole family regardless of an ability to pay. The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. provides medical services for people of ages, including annual check-ups, dental care, mental health services, family planning and women’s health, immunizations, and preventative screenings.

For more information about the event, call 716-986-9199, ext. 2012. Note, an event rain date is scheduled for Friday, August 14.

The 2026 National Health Center Week (NHCW), from August 2 to 8, is an annual celebration aimed at increasing awareness of the essential medical services provided by community health centers. The event is part of many happening at community health centers across New York State and the country. Additional information about National Health Center Week in New York State can be found at chcanys.org.

The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center, operates locations in Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, and Lockport. The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. is committed to providing access to quality and culturally sensitive health care to all, regardless of an ability to pay, offering free or discounted fees for patients who qualify.