Friends of Night People
@fonp.bsky.social
Friends of the Night People is a charitable organization that helps the poor, homeless, and destitute in Buffalo, New York. We provide food, clothing, medical care, counseling, and hope to those in need. Help us make a difference today.
Today is International Volunteer Day! We rely on our amazing volunteers to serve thousands of meals every week. Thank you for all you do!
December 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Today is International Volunteer Day! We rely on our amazing volunteers to serve thousands of meals every week. Thank you for all you do!
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, even a small gift can make a big difference. It can provide a hot meal, a warm coat, and hope. You can stand with our Buffalo neighbors. bit.ly/3xsYvjm
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, even a small gift can make a big difference. It can provide a hot meal, a warm coat, and hope. You can stand with our Buffalo neighbors. bit.ly/3xsYvjm
It's Taco Tuesday! Chef Charles does it again!
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It's Taco Tuesday! Chef Charles does it again!
The sock is coming from the hamper! (dun dun dunnnnnn!)Just when you thought it was safe! Socktober returns! We are collecting socks all month long to keep toes warm all winter. amzn.to/3zj34BJ
October 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The sock is coming from the hamper! (dun dun dunnnnnn!)Just when you thought it was safe! Socktober returns! We are collecting socks all month long to keep toes warm all winter. amzn.to/3zj34BJ
As the wind howls through bare branches… and shadows stretch long into the night… Something stirs in the laundry basket. Forgotten. Cold. Alone.
🧦 This Socktober… bring them back to life.
Donate new socks to warm the feet—and hearts—of those in need.
amzn.to/3zj34BJ
🧦 This Socktober… bring them back to life.
Donate new socks to warm the feet—and hearts—of those in need.
amzn.to/3zj34BJ
October 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
As the wind howls through bare branches… and shadows stretch long into the night… Something stirs in the laundry basket. Forgotten. Cold. Alone.
🧦 This Socktober… bring them back to life.
Donate new socks to warm the feet—and hearts—of those in need.
amzn.to/3zj34BJ
🧦 This Socktober… bring them back to life.
Donate new socks to warm the feet—and hearts—of those in need.
amzn.to/3zj34BJ
It's Taco Tuesday! Chef Charlie and our newest volunteer are making fresh pico de gallo and guacamole! YUM!
October 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
It's Taco Tuesday! Chef Charlie and our newest volunteer are making fresh pico de gallo and guacamole! YUM!
We are 1 week away from Buffalo’s Best Tailgate, aka Party for the People! So after we ground the Jets and before we squish the fish, join us at Flying Bison to help people in need in our community. Get your tickets here: bit.ly/3GZOYcL
September 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We are 1 week away from Buffalo’s Best Tailgate, aka Party for the People! So after we ground the Jets and before we squish the fish, join us at Flying Bison to help people in need in our community. Get your tickets here: bit.ly/3GZOYcL
Join us September 17th for our annual Party for the People fundraiser at Flying Bison, 840 Seneca St, and help us tackle hunger! bit.ly/3GZOYcL
September 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Join us September 17th for our annual Party for the People fundraiser at Flying Bison, 840 Seneca St, and help us tackle hunger! bit.ly/3GZOYcL
Happy 716 Day! Throughout the day we will be posting the fun thank you gifts you can get if you donate to GIVE716. And a few lucky donors of $50 or more could win a Golden Ticket prize, which are all incredible! Go here to donate: bit.ly/44ffurp
Help FONP bring help and hope to our neighbors.
Help FONP bring help and hope to our neighbors.
July 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy 716 Day! Throughout the day we will be posting the fun thank you gifts you can get if you donate to GIVE716. And a few lucky donors of $50 or more could win a Golden Ticket prize, which are all incredible! Go here to donate: bit.ly/44ffurp
Help FONP bring help and hope to our neighbors.
Help FONP bring help and hope to our neighbors.
Huge thanks to Lactalis USA for coming down to serve breakfast! Have a group that would like to come in? Call us at 716-884-5375 ext 202
June 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Huge thanks to Lactalis USA for coming down to serve breakfast! Have a group that would like to come in? Call us at 716-884-5375 ext 202
Thank you to Erin and Rob Edible Crush Custom Catering for sharing Jett's favorite meal with our guests. Also thank you to Kat's Meow Consignments, Babicas pierogi, and @Cardea Health Integrative for helping to collect clothing and personal item donations. What a great night!
June 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Thank you to Erin and Rob Edible Crush Custom Catering for sharing Jett's favorite meal with our guests. Also thank you to Kat's Meow Consignments, Babicas pierogi, and @Cardea Health Integrative for helping to collect clothing and personal item donations. What a great night!
We are still looking for men's clothing for our guests. Donations can be dropped off any day between 11am and 4pm at 394 Hudson St.
June 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We are still looking for men's clothing for our guests. Donations can be dropped off any day between 11am and 4pm at 394 Hudson St.
Our clothing closet seems to be very low on Men's clothing. Donations can be dropped off at 394 Hudson St any day between 11am and 4pm.
June 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Our clothing closet seems to be very low on Men's clothing. Donations can be dropped off at 394 Hudson St any day between 11am and 4pm.
Janet, born and raised in Buffalo recalls her childhood fondly, filled with happy memories of family and friends. “Community is important,” she says, “having people around you.” Read Janet's story here bit.ly/3cbY9BR
April 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Janet, born and raised in Buffalo recalls her childhood fondly, filled with happy memories of family and friends. “Community is important,” she says, “having people around you.” Read Janet's story here bit.ly/3cbY9BR
February 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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February 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Thank you to the wonderful volunteers from Leadership-Buffalo for coming down to lend a hand!
February 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Thank you to the wonderful volunteers from Leadership-Buffalo for coming down to lend a hand!
We were lucky enough to join @buffalobills for their Community Honors dinner and we were honored ourselves to be chosen by the Chefs, aka Norm and Poo the Buffalo Bills fans of the year, to receive a donation in their name. Let's make them the NFL fans of the year! Vote here bit.ly/3BglN2b #GoBills
December 4, 2024 at 6:47 PM
We were lucky enough to join @buffalobills for their Community Honors dinner and we were honored ourselves to be chosen by the Chefs, aka Norm and Poo the Buffalo Bills fans of the year, to receive a donation in their name. Let's make them the NFL fans of the year! Vote here bit.ly/3BglN2b #GoBills
Us forget National Pickle Day?!?!?!? Relish the thought! bit.ly/4eyrRkk
November 14, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Us forget National Pickle Day?!?!?!? Relish the thought! bit.ly/4eyrRkk
We're just a few weeks out from Friendsgiving! We're collecting non-perishables like stuffing and gravy. Friendsgiving will be here before you know it! What is your favorite side dish? Interested in donating? Call 716-884-5375
November 14, 2024 at 2:55 PM
We're just a few weeks out from Friendsgiving! We're collecting non-perishables like stuffing and gravy. Friendsgiving will be here before you know it! What is your favorite side dish? Interested in donating? Call 716-884-5375
Giving makes you feel better! When giving selflessly, “people say their friendships are deeper, they’re sleeping better and they’re able to handle life’s obstacles better,” bit.ly/3kT727E
November 14, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Giving makes you feel better! When giving selflessly, “people say their friendships are deeper, they’re sleeping better and they’re able to handle life’s obstacles better,” bit.ly/3kT727E
Huge thank you to Quinn our newest and youngest donor! Thank you for your thoughtful donations!
November 14, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Huge thank you to Quinn our newest and youngest donor! Thank you for your thoughtful donations!
Thank you to our friends from Aspire of WNY who collected and donated over 700 pairs of socks for Socktober!
November 14, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Thank you to our friends from Aspire of WNY who collected and donated over 700 pairs of socks for Socktober!
Huge thank you to Zach from Kyle's Guarding Warriors! This amazing young man ran a haunted house and collected items benefitting Friends of Night People, raising $1000! Way to go Zach! Your hard work will benefit so many people in our community!
November 14, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Huge thank you to Zach from Kyle's Guarding Warriors! This amazing young man ran a haunted house and collected items benefitting Friends of Night People, raising $1000! Way to go Zach! Your hard work will benefit so many people in our community!
Meet Phil, one of our incredible FONP volunteers! He joined FONP to give back to the community and has been truly moved by witnessing our meal and clothing services in action. Want to get involved? Click here: bit.ly/3J1GRtp
November 14, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Meet Phil, one of our incredible FONP volunteers! He joined FONP to give back to the community and has been truly moved by witnessing our meal and clothing services in action. Want to get involved? Click here: bit.ly/3J1GRtp