🌱 Code Blue Issued + Community Fridge In Need Of Donations

Buffalo NY

15 February, 2022

3:44 PM

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Morning, people of Buffalo! Sean Peek here with your Wednesday Buffalo Daily. First, today's weather: Turning cloudy and windy. High: 51 Low: 47. Here are the top 3 stories today in Buffalo: A Code Blue has been issued for Buffalo and southern Erie County throughout the day today, Feb. 16. The Rural Outreach Center at 7207 Hunters Creek Road will be available as a warming center all day, and a 24-hour shelter at 586 Genesee Street is also running. If you are in need of transportation to the Rural Outreach Center, call 716-222-4020. (Spectrum News)A community fridge that offers fresh food to people experiencing food insecurity is asking for support. Organizers of the Buffalo Collegiate Love Fridge on Jewett Avenue say the fridge has had difficulty keeping food in stock due to high community demand. Buffalo residents can support the community fridge by donating food supplies or volunteering to help keep the fridge clean by clearing out expired items. (Spectrum News)A beloved local Italian restaurant has closed its doors. The three-story building that housed Prima Pizza Pasta, which was located on the corner of Chippewa Street and Pearl Street, was recently sold to AJD 396 LLC for $500,000. The Berrafato family had owned and operated the restaurant for 45 years. (WGRZ.com) From our sponsor: Today's Buffalo Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Buffalo: Collections Live! At Buffalo Museum of Science (11:00 AM) International Institute Of Buffalo's Job Club At Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (1:00 PM) Crochet Class At Lackawanna Public Library (4:00 PM) From my notebook: Step Out Buffalo is teaming up with Buffawix Candle Co. to give away a Cozy Home Gift Basket. The giveaway entry deadline is this Sunday, Feb. 20.(Instagram) This Saturday, Feb. 19, the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter is hosting a family-friendly concert to help you get the kids out and help homeless animals at the same time! Volunteers will be present before the show to accept donations from the shelter's wish list. (Facebook) Today is the last day to take advantage of the $10 Curling Sale at the Buffalo Waterfront! Save 33 percent on any reservation you make for the remainder of the season, as long as you make it by the end of the day today, Feb. 16. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: "America on Fire" with Elizabeth Hinton and René Syler (February 16) Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Get A 'Taste Of Paradise' During This Exclusive Event At Atlantis (February 28) Add your event Loving the Buffalo Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update! — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.