Here is a list of Oakland County organizations that offer food aid for those in need. Some sites require appointments or pre-check in. The list also includes contact information for community members who want to donate to help. To add your organization to the list or to correct a listing, please email the information to Don Wyatt at dwyatt@medianewsgroup.com.
Berkley
• Yad Ezra: 2850 W. 11 Mile Rd., Berkley, MI 48072, (248) 548-3663.
Clarkston/Independence Twp.
• Calvary Lighthouse: Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6508 Bluegrass Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, (248) 625-3288, calvary-lutheran.org. Food pantry (drive-up or curbside pickup) is 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Charles Kleine Food Pantry: First Baptist Church, 5972 Paramus, Independence Twp., https://clarkstonfirst.org/ministry/connections/food-pantry, (248) 625-3380.
• Be the Light Community Freedge: Community refrigerator, freezer, and food pantry, located outside Renaissance High School at 6558 Waldon Road, Clarkston. The Clarkston school district welcomes donations of unopened, store-bought perishable and non-perishable foods. Items must be clearly labeled with a use-by date, www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/community/bethelight, 248-623-5456.
• First Congregational Church: 5449 Clarkston Rd., Clarkston, free food second Saturday each month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 248-394-0200, www.fcclarkston.com.
Clawson
• Beacon of Hope Food Pantry (inside Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church): 749 W 14 Mile Rd. Clawson, Michigan 48017, (248) 435-8025.
• Clawson Food Pantry: 700 E Elmwood Ave. Clawson, Michigan 48017, (248) 307-0850.
Commerce Twp.
• Hospitality House: 2075 E. West Maple Rd., Commerce Twp., Michigan 48390, (248) 960-9975.
Davisburg
• Neighbor for Neighbor: 495 Broadway Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, (248) 634-0900.
Farmington Hills
• CARES of Farmington Hills (Graham E. Smith Memorial Fund): 27835 Shiawassee Rd. Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336, (248) 474-8231, appointment required.
Ferndale
• Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center: 290 W. Nine Mile Rd. Ferndale, Michigan 48220, (248) 398-7105.
• Zion Lutheran Food Pantry: 143 Albany St., Ferndale, MI 48220, (248) 398-5510 ext. 101.
• Renaissance Vineyard Church: 1841 Pinecrest Dr., Ferndale, MI 48220, (248) 545-4664 ext. 2.
• Second New Hope Missionary Baptist Church: 21250 Bethlawn, Ferndale, MI 48220, (248) 548-0120.
Highland Township
• Community Sharing: 400 Beach Farm Circle, Highland Township, Michigan 48356, (248) 889-0347, appointment required.
Holly
• First Baptist Church of Holly: 15030 N. Holly Rd. Holly, Michigan 48442, (248) 634-8772, www.fbcholly.org. Food Pantry is 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday. Forgotten Harvest pantry is 9 a.m.-noon on 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.
• Holly Calvary Church: 15010 N. Holly Road, Holly, Michigan 48442, (248) 634-9711. Food pantry-9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Thursday.
Lake Orion/Orion Twp.
• Remnant Project Ministries: 531 E. Flint, Lake Orion, MI 48362, (248) 765-2233, appointment required.
• Village Food Pantry: Woodside Bible Church, Canterbury Village, 2500 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, no registration required. Those interested in serving in the Village Food Pantry, register at https://woodsidebible.org/locations/lake-orion.
• Free community meals: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, Lake Orion United Methodist Church, 140 E. Flint Street, Lake Orion, 248-693-6201, www.lakeorionumc.org/community-meals.html.
Madison Heights
• St. Vincent de Paul – South Oakland Food Depot: 28720 Stephenson Hwy., Madison Heights, MI 48067.
• Ten Mile Free Will Baptist at Redemption Bible Church: 74 West 10 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071, (248) 541-5152.
Novi
• Novi Food Pantry: Faith Community Presbyterian Church, 44400 W. Ten Mile Rd., Novi, MI 48375, across from the police station, https://faithnovi.org/food. Food is distributed 9-10 a.m. every other Monday of the month, and 6-7 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month, for Novi area residents, sign up with a current photo ID. For those that want to donate, there is a red-covered plastic bin at the entrance to the church. The bin will be checked and emptied daily. Monetary donations are appreciated, to purchase needed food items.
• Zelphia’s Community Kitchen: 40700 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375, (269) 275-9728.
Oak Park
• Forgotten Harvest Community Choice Market: Food distribution dates and mobile pantry locations at www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food. Call the market to schedule appointment at (248) 268-7756. To mail a donation, make check payable to “Forgotten Harvest” and send to Attn: Donor Relations 15000 W. Eight Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237, or visit www.forgottenharvest.org, or call 248-298-3424.
Ortonville
• Ortonville Community Emergency Fund: at St. Anne Catholic Church, 825 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462, (248) 627-3965, appointment required.
Oxford
• Oxford United Methodist Church: 21 E. Burdick St. Oxford, (248) 628-1289, oxfordunitedmc.org. People Feeding People (PFP) free breakfast is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays.
• Free community meals: 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, (plus a limited supply of free groceries on Wednesdays) at Immanuel Congregation Church of Christ, 1 Hovey St., Oxford, in partnership with St. Joseph Catholic Church, drive thru, https://icucc.org, https://icucc.org/community-meals. Non-perishable donations welcome, contact Connie at 248-933-4579.
• Oxford/Orion FISH food pantry: 1060 Lapeer Road, Oxford, https://oxfordorionfish.org, (248) 628-3933, to donate, visit the website or mail a check to Oxford/Orion FISH, PO Box 732, Lake Orion, MI 48361.
Pontiac
• Believers Community Outreach Center: Word Believing Christian Center Church, 156 University Drive, Pontiac, Michigan 48342, (248) 705-1658, appointment required (Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Third Saturday of the month: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
• Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (La Casa Amiga): 76 Williams St. Pontiac, Michigan 48341, (248) 338-4250, ext. 3700, (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Requires a Service Card. Those without one will be immediately registered into the system to receive food.
• Centro Multicultural La Familia: 35 W Huron St. Pontiac, Michigan 48342, (248) 858-7800. Appointment required: Friday 2-3 p.m.
• Door of Faith Christian Church: 511 S. Sanford St. Pontiac, MI 48341, (248) 335-4656, appointment required.
• Dream Center of Michigan, Food Pantry/Soup Kitchen: 830 Auburn Avenue Pontiac, Michigan 48342, (248) 221-5747.
• Eastside Church of Christ: 149 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Pontiac, Michigan 48341, (248) 701-3848.
• Franklin Road Church of Christ: 1400 Franklin Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341, (248) 895-4031.
• Grace Centers of Hope: To donate, mail to 35 E. Huron St., P.O. Box 430618, Pontiac, MI 48343-0618, https://gracecentersofhope.org, To request help, call 1-855-HELP-GCH (1-855-435-7424).
• HOPE Shelters: To donate, mail to 249 Baldwin Ave., Pontiac, MI 48342, or call 248-481-4394, www.hopeshelters.org. To request shelter, call 248-499-7345.
• Lighthouse of Oakland County: 46156 Woodward Ave., Pontiac, MI 48343, www.lighthousemi.org, (248) 920-6100, appointment required.
• New Springfield Missionary Baptist Church of Pontiac: 124 Prospect, Pontiac, MI 48341, 248-332-8242, www.newspringfieldmbc.org.
• Oakland Hope: 20 E Walton Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48340, (248) 343-4503, Oakland County residents can walk-in 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, bring photo ID.
• Open Arms Food Pantry: 451 W. Kennett Rd., Pontiac, MI 48340, (248) 496-4662.
• QTMC of Pontiac: (248) 318-0586, food distribution schedule is Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at Wisner Stadium, 441 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342, Thursdays at 3 p.m. at Trinity Church, 123 Wessen Street, Pontiac, MI 48341, Saturdays at 2 p.m. at Woodside Church, 830 Auburn Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342.
• Salvation Army Pontiac: 469 S Martin Luther King Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48342, (248) 334-2407, appointment required.
• St. Paul Community Lutheran Church, 1133 Joslyn Ave., Pontiac, www.stpaulpontiac.com/ministries. Food pantry is 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• St. Stephens Baptist Church: 69 S. Astor St., Pontiac, MI 48342, (248) 335-5873, appointment required.
• Matchan Nutrition Center, Food Pantry/Soup Kitchen: 171 W. Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48321, (248) 496-4292.
• Neighborhood House Food Pantry: 1315 North Pine Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307, (248) 656-4904, www.ranh.org, appointment required.
Royal Oak
• Open Hands Food Pantry at St. John’s Episcopal Church: 26998 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067, (248) 912-7838.
• Salvation Army Royal Oak: 3015 N. Main Royal Oak, MI 48073, (248) 585-5600, appointment required.
Southfield
• Gleaners Community Food Bank: free mobile food distributions on select dates in Oakland County, www.gcfb.org, 1-866-GLEANER (1-866-453-2637), find dates and locations at https://pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events.
• Closet of Hope Food Pantry (Hope United Methodist Church): 26275 Northwestern Highway Southfield, Michigan 48326, (248) 356-4408.
• Lighthouse of Oakland County at St. David’s Episcopal Church: 16200 Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48076, (248) 920-6100.
• Oakland Church of Christ: 23333 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48033, (248) 356-9225, appointment required.
• St. David’s Episcopal Church, 16200 W. Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, www.stdavidssf.org. Food pantry is open from 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Troy
• Chaldean Ladies of Charity: 2033 Austin Dr., Troy, Michigan 48083, (248) 528-0130. Appointment required: Second and 4th Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Faith Lutheran Church: 37635 Dequindre Troy, Michigan 48083, (248) 689-4664, www.faithtroy.org.
• St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church: 5500 North Adams Road, Troy, MI, 48098, 248 641 8080, www.ststephenstroy.org. Drive-up Curbside Pantry along church entryway. Take what you need or drop off what you can.
Waterford Twp.
• Gleaners hosts free food distributions on select dates in Oakland County, www.gcfb.org, 1-866-GLEANER (1-866-453-2637), https://pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events.
• Lakecrest Baptist Church: 35 Airport Rd., Waterford, Michigan 48327, (248) 681-3214, appointment required.
• Open Door Outreach Center: 7170 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327, opendooroutreachcenter.com, (248) 360-2930.
• The River Church: 3411 Airport Road, Waterford, MI 48329, 248-328-0490.
West Bloomfield Twp.
• Project Healthy Community at Northwest Activity Center: PO Box 252433, West Bloomfield Twp., MI 48325, (248) 892-4585.
• Spirit of Grace Church, 2399 Figa Ave., West Bloomfield Twp., (248) 682-0270, spiritofgrace.church. The church has a diabetic food pantry for those in need with dietary restrictions, and seeks donations of non-perishable food items for diabetics including: proteins, nuts, grains and beans, sugar-free foods, low carb and high fiber foods as well as shopping bags and unused boxes. Drive-up diabetic food pantry hours are 10 a.m.-noon, 3rd Saturdays of the month.
White Lake Twp.
• Oxbow Lake Baptist Church: 10730 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake, MI 48386, (248) 698-3034, appointment required.
Little Free Food Pantries abound in Oakland County
LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRIES
(listed with littlefreepantry.org)
Berkley
• Berkley Community Center, 2400 Robina Ave.
• Greenfield Presbyterian Church, 2312 Greenfield Road
• Little Free Pantry (hygiene, pet supplies), 2820 12 Mile Road
Commerce Twp.
• Commerce United Methodist Church, 1155 North Commerce Road
• Glengary Elementary, 3070 Woodbury St.
Farmington
• Universalist Unitarian Church, 25301 Halsted Road
Farmington Hills
• Hope Lutheran Church Blessings Box, 39200 W. 12 Mile Road
• Shadow of the Cross, 20805 Middlebelt Road
• The Tuff Chicks Pantry, 26053 Pleasant Valley Road
Ferndale
• Little Free Pantry on Planavon, 245 W. Lewiston Ave.
Hazel Park
• Hazel Park Take It or Leave It pantry, 569 E. Mapledale Ave.
Holly
• Holly Police Station, 315 S. Broad St.
Oak Park
• Aish Detroit (kosher only), 25725 Coolidge Highway
• Public Service Credit Union, 13401 W. 9 Mile Road
• Oak Park Gifting Pantry, 23400 Seneca St.
Royal Oak
• First Presbyterian Church, 529 Hendrie Boulevard
• Jack & Patti Salter Community Center, 1545 E. Lincoln Ave.
• St. Mary Catholic Church, 728 S. Lafayette Ave.
• St. Paul’s Blessings Box, 202 E. Fifth St.
• Starr Presbyterian Church blessing box, 1717 W. 13 Mile Road
Troy
• Hartshorn Little Free Pantry, 1730 Hartshorn Ave.
• St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5500 North Adams Road
Walled Lake
• Mary Helen Guest Elementary, 1655 Decker Road
• Walled Lake Elementary, 1055 W. Maple Road
Waterford Twp.
• Little Airport Pantry, 2941 Airport Road
Wixom
• Loon Lake Elementary, 2151 Loon Lake Road
• Wixom Elementary, 301 N. Wixom Road
RESOURCES
• U.S. government benefits: www.usa.gov/food-help, www.usa.gov/food-stamps.
• USDA Food and Nutrition Service: www.fns.usda.gov/programs; Food Distribution and Emergency Assistance — www.fns.usda.gov/usda-foods; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program; Food Assistance Programs — www.nutrition.gov/topics/food-security-and-access/food-assistance-programs.
• F.O.R. Helpline (Food and Other Resources): hosted by Food Bank Council of Michigan, offers assistance in over 240 languages to Michigan residents. Call 1-888-544-8773. Available Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Find Help: Find free or reduced resources for food, housing, healthcare, and other resources by zip code, https://findhelp.org.
• United Way 2-1-1: To find local resources, call 2-1-1 (844-875-9211), visit mi211.org/food-assistance, or text zip code to 898211. To donate to United Way for Southeastern Michigan, visit https://unitedwaysem.org, call 313-226-9200, or mail a check to United Way for Southeastern Michigan, P.O. Box 77398, Detroit, MI 48277.
• Michigan Health and Human Services, www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/food.
• Oakland County Food Access Programs: www.oakgov.com/community/health/public-health-services/healthy-lifestyles/food-access-programs#!.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank: free mobile food distributions on select dates in Oakland County, www.gcfb.org, 1-866-GLEANER (1-866-453-2637), https://pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events. Gleaners seeks food donations of nonperishable items, monetary donations, and volunteers to donate their time. Upcoming shifts are available through the Gleaners volunteer portal at https://gcfb.volunteerhub.com/vv2. Monetary donations can be made at www.gcfb.org/give-now, www.gcfb.org.
• Forgotten Harvest Community Choice Market: Food distribution dates and mobile pantry locations at www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food. Call the market to schedule appointment at (248) 268-7756. To mail a donation, make check payable to “Forgotten Harvest” and send to Attn: Donor Relations 15000 W. Eight Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237, or visit www.forgottenharvest.org, or call 248-298-3424.
• The Salvation Army: www.SAmetrodetroit.org, (248) 443-5500 or 877-SAL-MICH, (877-725-6424). Mail a check to The Salvation Army, 16130 Northland Drive, Southfield, MI 48075.