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Community Resources · The Alden Echo
November 2026 · Issue 2 · Rolling updates

Community resources

Local help and services for all in the nearby towns.

Directory listings only, confirm details before you go.

Civic and public services

Alden-Marilla Community Food Pantry

Location: St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, 13021 Main St., Alden

Serves Alden and Marilla residents who need help with groceries.

Call for an appointment. Proof of residency and financial need required.

Hours

  • 1st and 3rd Mon and Fri · 9:30-11:30 a.m.
  • 2nd and 4th Mon · 1-3 p.m.
  • 2nd and 4th Fri · 6-8 p.m.

Holiday or snow: check Facebook or call ahead.

Jill Tobin Kania, pantry director · (716) 697-3435

facebook.com/AldenMarillaFoodPantry

Also listed under Standing weekly on the community calendar.

Town of Alden

3311 Wende Road, Alden, NY 14004

(716) 937-6969 · www4.erie.gov/alden

Town Clerk hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Alyssa Cooper); First Deputy Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed lunch noon-1 p.m. Clerk (716) 937-6969 x2.

Town of Marilla

1740 Two Rod Road, Marilla, NY 14102

(716) 652-5350 · townofmarilla.gov

Clerk: Sun closed; Mon 9-4:30; Tue 9-4:30 and 6-8 p.m.; Wed 9-noon; Thu 9-4:30; Fri 9-4:30; Sat closed. Sharon Foersch, ext. 402.

Town of Darien

10569 Alleghany Road, Darien Center, NY 14040

(585) 547-2274 · townofdarienny.gov

Clerk / Tax Collector: Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Friday closed; Saturday 8:00-10:00 a.m. Alice Calmes, ext. 1026. Fax (585) 547-3331.

Note: town site may be under construction; call if links fail.

Sheriff's Blotter, updated weekly

Emergencies: dial 911.

Alden

  • Erie County Sheriff non-emergency · (716) 858-2903
  • NY State Police non-emergency · (716) 685-3194
  • Alden Hook & Ladder / EMS admin · Village Hall (716) 937-9216 ext. 116 · Station 1, 13336 Broadway, Alden
  • Alden Hook & Ladder training · Monday, seven to nine

Marilla

Darien

Seniors

Alden Community / Senior Center

13116 Main Street (Memorial Park) · (716) 937-7393

Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.; suggested donation $3.50; reserve 7 days ahead.

Senior van reservations (716) 480-6532; Mon-Fri about 9-3; Town/Village residents 60+.

Darien Seniors

Age 55+, Darien residents; usually last Saturday of the month at town hall. Contact Town Hall (585) 547-2274.

Trash / recycling

Town of Alden

Curbside Waste Management; recycling bi-weekly (see town schedule).

2026 bulk weeks: Jan 25, Apr 26, Jul 19, Oct 25.

E-waste Town Hall drop-off Tue and Thu 9 a.m.-noon (Town residents); Village residents use Village DPW, 13395 Railroad Street · (716) 937-7392.

Meds disposal Town Hall Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Town trash and recycling information

Town of Marilla Recycling Center

2500 Eastwood Road · Tue 1:00-3:15 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-noon · sticker from Town Clerk required · Town (716) 652-5350

Town of Darien

Brush/limbs at transfer station for town residents only. Call Councilman Tim Benten (716) 587-1848 or Dave Krzemien (716) 961-8443.

Worship

Saint John the Baptist RC Church

Mass: Sat 4 p.m. (vigil); Sun 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Mon 7 p.m.; Tue-Fri 8:30 a.m.

2021 Sandridge Rd., Alden, NY 14004

Annunciation Roman Catholic Church

Mass: Sun 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

7580 Clinton St., Elma, NY 14059

Town Line Lutheran Church

Worship: Sun 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

1159 Town Line Rd., Alden, NY 14004

Alden Presbyterian Church

Worship: Sun 10:30 a.m. (10 a.m. in summer)

13298 Broadway, Alden, NY 14004

Alden United Methodist Church

Worship: Sun 9 a.m.

13242 Broadway, Alden, NY 14004

Grace in Community Church

Worship: Sun 10:30 a.m.

11269 Broadway, Alden, NY 14004

First Baptist Church of Marilla

Worship: Sun 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 11 a.m.

11651 Bullis Rd., Marilla, NY 14102

Providence Fellowship

Worship: Sun 11 a.m.

10958 Tinkham Rd., Darien Center, NY 14040