Love, Peace & UnityFree Clothing and Baby Items
23 places-
Capuchin Services Center – Food Pantry & Clothing
(313) 925-1370 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
- Where
- 6333 Medbury St, Detroit, MI 48211
- Web
- cskdetroit.org
- cskinfo@cskdetroit.org
Shoppers-choice pantry (a week of food for a family of 4, every 30 days) plus free clothing. Bring ID for everyone in the household.
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Capuchin Services Center (Capuchin Soup Kitchen)
(313) 925-1370 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm
- Where
- 6333 Medbury St, Detroit, MI 48211
- Web
- cskdetroit.org
Free clothing distribution (1,700+ items/day), Shoppers' Choice food pantry, appliances for families after fire/shelter. Walk in during hours.
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Capuchin Soup Kitchen – Meldrum Community Center
313-579-2100 ext. 2218 Open to anyone- Hours
- Breakfast 8:30-9:30am, Lunch 11am-1pm, Mon-Fri
- Where
- 1264 Meldrum St, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- cskdetroit.org
- cskinfo@cskdetroit.org
Free hot breakfast and lunch, showers, change of clothes, chaplain and guest advocate on site. Just walk in.
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Cass Community Social Services
(313) 883-2277 Open to anyone- Hours
- Warming Center 24/7 Nov 15-Mar 31 (3 meals/day); other meal times not published,
- Where
- 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206
- Web
- casscommunity.org
Meals, housing, warming center, health and job programs. Also a CAM shelter access point at 11850 Woodrow Wilson (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm). Call first.
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Coral's Closet - Metropolitan Church of God
(313) 273-5580 Open to anyoneFree clothing and shoes for men, women and children in metro Detroit. Call 313-273-5580 for pickup times.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
(313) 993-4700 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (office); shelter line 24/7
- Where
- 150 Stimson St, Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- drmm.org
- info@drmm.org
Emergency shelter line 866-313-2520; residents get meals and new clothing. Addiction help 313-263-0077. No questions asked.
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Jackets for Jobs
(313) 579-9160 Open to anyoneFree professional interview clothing plus job-readiness help. Eastside 313-579-9160; Westside 18100 Meyers (Northwest Activity Center) 313-766-5407. Call ahead.
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Most Holy Trinity Clothes Closet
(313) 965-4450 Open to anyone- Hours
- Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm (with food pantry)
- Where
- 1050 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- mhtdetroit.org
Corktown parish clothes closet open Thursdays alongside the food pantry. Call to confirm before visiting.
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit
313-393-2930 or 1-877-788-4623 Open to anyoneEmergency utility (shutoff) and rent help for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Lapeer, St. Clair. Call or apply online at helpwithmybill.com.
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The Salvation Army - Conner Creek Corps
(313) 822-2800 Open to anyoneEast side Salvation Army corps with social services. Call first to ask about clothing, food and emergency assistance; hours not posted online.
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The Salvation Army - Metro Detroit (Eastern Michigan Division)
(248) 443-5500 Open to anyone- Hours
- 9:00am-4:00pm
- Where
- 16130 Northland Dr, Southfield, MI 48075
- Web
- salvationarmyusa.org
Divisional office for metro Detroit; call to be routed to the nearest corps for clothing, food and emergency assistance.
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Alternatives For Girls
(313) 361-4000- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
- For
- Youth
- Where
- 903 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- alternativesforgirls.org
Shelter, crisis help, prevention and job training for girls and young women 15-24 (incl. moms with kids to age 5). 24-hr crisis line 888-234-3919.
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Brilliant Detroit
(313) 483-8992- For
- Families with kids
- Where
- 5675 Larkins St, Detroit, MI 48210
- Web
- brilliantcities.org
- info@brilliantcities.org
Free neighborhood hubs (24 across Detroit) for families with kids 0-8: literacy, tutoring, diapers, clothing, food, meals. Fill outthe join form online.
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COTS (Coalition On Temporary Shelter)
(313) 831-3777- Hours
- CAM intake line Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
- For
- Families with kids
- Where
- 26 Peterboro St, Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- cotsdetroit.org
- engage@cotsdetroit.org
Family shelter and housing support. Start by calling CAM at 313-305-0311 or visit NOAH Project, 23 E Adams 2nd Fl (Mon-Thu 9:30am-2pm).
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Covenant House Michigan
(313) 463-2000- Hours
- Office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; emergency services 24/7
- For
- Youth
- Where
- 2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- covenanthousemi.org
- chmdet@covenanthouse.org
Free shelter, meals, clothing, clinic and job help for ages 18-24. Walk-ins welcome; after hours/weekends call 313-463-2500. LGBTQ+ safe space.
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Detroit Phoenix Center
(313) 482-0916- For
- Youth
- Where
- 1420 Washington Blvd, Suite 301, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- detroitphoenixcenter.org
- info@detroitphoenixcenter.org
Drop-in center with basic needs, housing help, wellness and education/job support for youth facing homelessness. Call or email to connect.
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Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit
(248) 332-1300- For
- Low income
- Where
- 339 E Whitcomb Ave, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Web
- furniture-bank.org
- contact@furniture-bank.org
Low-cost furniture packages ($125-$200) for Wayne County residents on SNAP/Medicaid or after a crisis. Needs a referral from a partner agency (e.g., MDHHS).
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Humble Design Detroit
(844) 486-2533- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-12:00pm (donation drop-off)
- For
- Familes leaving homelessness
- Where
- 21420 Melrose Ave, Southfield, MI 48075
- Web
- humbledesign.org
- hello@humbledesign.org
Free full home furnishing for families who just moved from homelessness into housing. Referral only through partner shelters/agencies; no direct application.
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Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank
(313) 356-6470- For
- Families with kids
- Web
- detroitdiaperbank.com
Free diapers monthly for children under 3. Fill out the online request form each month (by Wed 5pm) and pick one pickup site. Spanish/Arabic forms available.
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Redford Brightmoor Initiative Diaper Bank
(313) 326-4947- Hours
- 2nd Saturday of each month (pre-registered pickup)
- For
- Families with kids
- Where
- 12065 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48223
- Web
- rbidetroit.org
- office@RedfordBrightmoorInitiative.org
Brightmoor diaper pickup site. Register in advance at detroitdiaperbank.com/diapers, then pick up 2nd Saturday. Text 313-420-7696 with questions.
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Ruth Ellis Center
(313) 252-1950- For
- Youth
- Where
- 95 Victor St, Highland Park, MI 48203
- Web
- ruthelliscenter.org
- info@ruthelliscenter.org
Low-barrier basic needs, drop-in center, health clinic, housing and job pathways for LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-30. Call or walk in.
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Ruth Ellis Center – Drop-In Center & Health/Wellness (LGBTQ+ youth)
(313) 252-1950- Hours
- Drop-in Mon & Wed 3-8:30pm; Thu 11am-2pm (food/basic needs); closed Tue, Fri, Sa
- For
- LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-30
- Where
- 95 Victor Street, Highland Park, MI 48203
- Web
- ruthelliscenter.org
- info@ruthelliscenter.org
Walk-in drop-in center with meals, basic needs, therapy and housing help for LGBTQ+ young people. Just show up on drop-in days or call.
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Zaman International – Client Choice Food Pantry
(313) 551-3994- Where
- 26091 Trowbridge St, Inkster, MI 48141
- Web
- zamaninternational.org
- info@zamaninternational.org
Choose-your-own groceries pantry serving about 500 families a month in western Wayne County. Call or email to enroll.
Other kinds of help
- Free Food Help33 places
- Housing and Shelter Help51 places
- Rent and Eviction Help16 places
- Job Training and Job Help37 places
- Free Mental Health Support39 places
- Addiction and Recovery Help18 places
- Domestic Violence Help6 places
- Low-Cost Health Care31 places
- Kids and School Programs44 places
- Child Care and Preschool7 places
- Utility and Bill Help31 places
- Free Legal Help and IDs30 places
- Expungement and Record Help10 places
- Immigration Help4 places
- Veterans Services9 places
- Transportation Help18 places
Every listing was checked by a Love, Peace & Unity volunteer (last check September 2026). Hours and programs change, so call before you go. Something wrong or missing? Email us. See every resource.