Erie County Veteran Services

10/13/2026

Mark your calendars! The National Veterans Creative Arts Local Competition at Buffalo is taking place October 23, 2026. New this year - the local gallery show is now separate from the national event and entry to the local festival is no longer required for entry into the National Competition. Due to room size restrictions for this year's show, entries may be limited to 1 entry per Veteran for display. Veterans may drop off their entries beginning October 5 to October 15, 2026 via appointment only to Mary Frey, RT ([email protected]) or Patrick McGowan, RT ([email protected]). Please reach out to Mary Frey or Patrick McGowan for any questions pertaining to the local or national competition.

For information regarding the National Rules and 2026 Guidebook, please go to: www.creativeartsfestival.va.gov/

Veterans may begin submitting their entries to the national competition February 1, 2027.

10/12/2026

If you receive SNAP, you may be subject to new federal work requirements that could impact your benefits.

You can meet the work requirements and keep your SNAP benefits if you:
• Earn at least $943 a month, or $217.50 per week
• Do community service or volunteer work
• Learn skills to help you get a job

Review updated eligibility information at otda.ny.gov/abawd.

10/12/2026

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10/12/2026

The identity of 86 of those men remains unknown to this day.

The exhumations will begin with the disinterment of eight caskets from the National Cemetery of the Pacific, known as the “Punchbowl,” on Dec. 7, 2026.

10/12/2026

This Amherst Town Hall will also be collecting contributions at their Offices.

10/12/2026

have some of the best locations to take in the changing of the seasons.

Use the foliage map to plan your visit www.iloveny.com/things-to-do/fall/foliage-report/

10/07/2026

Helping Vets today at Rich Products.