We found 19 food pantries listed for Oakland County, Michigan. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Oakland County, Michigan.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 5 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Oakland, Michigan. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Farmington Hills Corps
Phone: (248) 477-1153
Address: 27500 Shiawassee Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (248) 477-1153 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
The Salvation Army - Southfield (MI) Family Store & Donation Center
Phone: (248) 395-8455
Address: 26065 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (248) 395-8455 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
The Salvation Army - Royal Oak Corps
Phone: (248) 585-5600
Address: 3015 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48073. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (248) 585-5600 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
The Salvation Army - Divisional Headquarters
Phone: (248) 443-5500
Address: 16130 Northland Dr, Southfield, MI 48075. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Disaster Services
Appointments :
Call (248) 443-5500 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
The Salvation Army - Pontiac Corps
Phone: (248) 334-2407
Address: 469 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd S, PONTIAC, Pontiac, MI 48342. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Latchkey Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (248) 334-2407 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 3 Church Food Pantry locations in Oakland, Michigan. You can also check your eligibility.
Riverwood Community Church
Address: 12000 Clinton River Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Riverwood Community Church Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry that needs. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
Visits to the pantry are made by appointment, but walk-in's are welcome.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Counties:
- Lapeer
- Livingston
- Macomb
- Oakland
- Saint Clair
- Wayne
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
Phone: (586) 758-3940
Address: 8129 Packard Ave, Warren, MI 48089. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
At Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, our food pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry that needs. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (586) 758-3940 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Lapeer
- Livingston
- Macomb
- Oakland
- Saint Clair
- Wayne
St. Paul Community Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Phone: (248) 758-9019
Address: 1133 Joslyn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
St. Paul, with the association of local churches, provides food and clothing to those in need. A one month’s provision is provided on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon through an appointment with the church secretary at (248) 758-9019. Clothing is available during the appointment, after Sunday Worship and at Wednesday’s Family Night Dinner and Bible Study.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (248) 758-9019 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Pontiac
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 11 Food Pantry locations in Oakland, Michigan. You can also check your eligibility.
Nourishing Gardens
Phone: (734) 713-7715
Address: 24831 Sumpter Rd, Belleville, MI 48111. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Nourishing Gardens provides Supplemental food boxes to low-income families in the Southeastern Michigan area. We provide a nutritious food that improves the community healthy living.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (734) 713-7715 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Lapeer
- Livingston
- Macomb
- Oakland
- Saint Clair
- Wayne
Twelfth Street Food Pantry
Phone: (313) 868-2659
Address: 1840 Midland St, Detroit, MI 48238. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Twelfth Street Food Pantry mission is to help those in the neighboring community fight hunger by providing enough nutritional food, from all the basic food groups, to sustain a family of 4, at least one week. 1st distribution is from 10:00AM to 12:00PM (2 bag limit per pickup with proper ID) , 2nd distribution is from 1:00PM to 3:00PM (more than 2 bags allowed with proper ID).
For more information call 313-868-2659.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (313) 868-2659 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Lapeer
- Livingston
- Macomb
- Oakland
- Saint Clair
- Wayne
Focus: HOPE
Phone: (313) 494-4600
Address: 1300 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, MI 48238. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides low income seniors with monthly food packages to help them meet basic needs. We also provide opportunities to obtain health screenings, income support, tax preparation and utility assistance.
Volunteer transportation may be arranged for eligible senior citizens who are homebound. To be certified, a senior must provide proof of age (e.g. state identification card), proof of income for current year (e.g. pension statement, pay stub or award letter from Social Security) and number of people in household.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- navigating the system
Appointments :
Call (313) 494-4600 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washtenaw
- Macomb
- Wayne
- Oakland
FirstWorks
Address: 5650 S Telegraph Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The FirstWorks FreeStore lovingly and happily provides free groceries, leaving people with a need met, a neighborly encounter, and a smile on their face! We are a client choice food pantry open to call communities. We are open the second and fourth Friday of each month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Counties:
- Lapeer
- Livingston
- Macomb
- Oakland
- Saint Clair
- Wayne
Yad Ezra
Phone: (248) 548-3663
Address: 2850 W 11 mile Rd, Berkley, MI 48072. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Yad Ezra opened its doors in 1990 with the purpose of providing kosher food to needy Jewish families in Southeastern Michigan. The founders of Yad Ezra learned that there were impoverished Jews living in the community who relied heavily on government assistance programs, including food stamps. Yad Ezra was founded to alleviate some of our clients’ financial burdens by distributing groceries on a monthly basis to families in need. During 1990, Yad Ezra served an average of 250 families every month. Current statistics indicate that we provide an average of 1,300 impoverished families (almost 3,000 individuals) with food, health care items and household goods every month. In addition, Yad Ezra distributes appropriate foods that help enhance the clients’ celebration of every Jewish holiday. Hours for Current Clients: Sun: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., Mon & Wed: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Tue & Thur: 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m. Hours for NEW Clients: Mon & Wed: 10 a.m. - 11a.m., Tue & Thur: 6:00 p.m. -7 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (248) 548-3663 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Berkley
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
Open Hands Food Pantry
Phone: (248) 546-1255
Address: 26998 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Open Hands Food Pantry was founded in 1982. The food pantry is staffed entirely by volunteers, and is supported by donations and grants from outside agencies. Open Hands receives donations in kind from various local businesses and individuals. Our volunteers are members of several churches in the area, including St. John's, Kensington Community Church, Genesis: The Church, St. David's Episcopal Church and others. HOURS OF OPERATION: Saturdays 9:30 am - 11:00 am.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (248) 546-1255 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Royal Oak
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
St. Gerald Food Pantry
Phone: (248) 477-7470
Address: 21300 Farmington Rd, Farmington, MI 48336. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
St. Gerald will still continue to support our food pantry here on the grounds of this parish. This food pantry provides emergency food to those in both Wayne and Oakland counties and is supported by your donations. Thank you for all your generous support!
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (248) 477-7470 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Farmington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
Active Faith Community Services - Food Pantry
Phone: (248) 437-9790
Address: 401 S Washington St S, Lyon, MI 48178. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our mission is to provide long term and temporary assistance to those who have fallen on difficult times in hopes of returning them to the independent pursuit of their life’s goals.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (248) 437-9790 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Lyon
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
Forgotten Harvest
Phone: (248) 967-1500
Address: 21800 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The mission of Forgotten Harvest is to relieve hunger in the Detroit metropolitan community by rescuing surplus, prepared and perishable food and donating it to emergency food providers.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (248) 967-1500 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Oak Park
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
Open Door Outreach Center Food Pantry
Phone: (248) 360-2930
Address: 7170 Cooley Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48327. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Open Door offers free food and clothing to qualified families in our service area who experience an emergency that prevents them from providing basic family needs. Our careful selection procedures ensures that assistance is provided to those with the greatest need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (248) 360-2930 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Waterford
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
Hospitality House Food Pantry
Phone: (248) 960-9975
Address: 2075 E West Maple Rd Ste B204, Commerce Township, MI 48390. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The mission of Hospitality House is to end hunger in our community by providing food to those in need. Hospitality House works to fulfill this mission by operating a food pantry and providing referral services to residents in the 82 square mile area of the Walled Lake School District. Hospitality House also provides advice and aid to pantries in other cities as they work to fight hunger in the greater southeastern Michigan community. Food Distribution Hours - Monday: Noon-6:30pm, Thursday: 10am - 1:30pm, Saturday: 11am - 1:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (248) 960-9975 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Commerce Township
Help Residents of Counties:
- Oakland
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Oakland, Michigan distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Oakland, Michigan to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Oakland, Michigan have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Oakland, Michigan may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Oakland, Michigan appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Oakland, Michigan, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Oakland, Michigan may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Oakland, Michigan whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Oakland, Michigan.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.