Love, Peace & UnityFree Food Help
33 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 – Conner Community Center
313-822-8606 ext. 4217 Open to anyone- Hours
- Breakfast 8:30-9:30am & Lunch 11am-1pm Mon-Sat; Dinner 4-5pm Mon-Fri
- Where
- 4390 Conner, Detroit, MI 48215
- Web
- cskdetroit.org
- cskinfo@cskdetroit.org
Free meals three times a day on weekdays; also hosts free eyeglass clinic and Wayne Health mobile screenings. Walk in.
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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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Cass Community Social Services – Warming Center, Family Shelter & Rotating Shelt
(313) 883-2277 Open to anyone- Hours
- Shelters 24/7; Warming Center Nov 15-Mar 31; Rotating Shelter Nov-Apr
- Where
- 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206
- Web
- casscommunity.org
Warming center with 3 meals/day, year-round family shelter, and church-hosted rotating shelter. Intake is through CAM 313-305-0311.
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CHASS Center - Southwest
(313) 849-3920 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon, Wed-Fri 8am-5pm; Tue 8am-8pm; Sat 8am-12pm
- Where
- 5635 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48209
- Web
- chasscenter.org
- info@chasscenter.org
Affordable pediatric, adolescent, family care and pharmacy. Second site: Pope Francis Center, 2915 W Hancock (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm). Call for an appointment.
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Crossroads of Michigan
313-831-2000 (appointments); 3 Open to anyone- Hours
- Sunday hot meal 11am-2pm; weekly Midweek Market 11am-1pm
- Where
- 2424 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- crossroadsofmichigan.org
Free Sunday hot meal and weekly Forgotten Harvest market; caseworkers help with emergency needs. Call for an appointment.
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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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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Emergency Shelter & Meals
866-313-2520 (shelter); 313-99 Open to anyone- Hours
- Office Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; shelters daily
- Where
- 150 Stimson Street, Detroit, MI 48201
- Web
- drmm.org
- info@drmm.org
Shelter guests get meals, showers and clothing; also addiction treatment. Call the shelter line first; men's shelter is at 3535 Third St.
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Forgotten Harvest – Mobile Pantries & Community Choice Market
248-268-7756 (market appts); 2 Open to anyone- Hours
- Market: Mon 9am-12pm & 1-5:30pm; Tue-Fri 9am-12pm & 1-4pm; mobile pantry times v
- Where
- 15000 W. Eight Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237
- Web
- forgottenharvest.org
- info@forgottenharvest.org
Free groceries. Use the daily mobile-pantry list and agency map online, or book a free grocery-style market appointment by phone.
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Gleaners Community Food Bank – PantryNet food finder
866-453-2637 (866-GLEANER) Open to anyone- Hours
- Online map 24/7; pantry hours vary by site
- Where
- 21405 Trolley Industrial Drive, Taylor, MI 48180
- Web
- pantrynet.org
Enter your ZIP at pantrynet.org to see pantries, soup kitchens and mobile food trucks near you, or call 211.
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Michigan 211
211 (or 844-875-9211) Open to anyone- Hours
- 24/7
- Where
- Statewide; or call 844-875-9211, text your ZIP to 898211
- Web
- mi211.org
Free 24/7 helpline for shelter, food, utilities, health, rides and more, 180+ languages. Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898211.
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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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St. Vincent de Paul Detroit – Community Market
313-393-2930 (press 1) or 877- Open to anyone- Hours
- Food by appointment Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Where
- 3000 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- svdpdetroit.org
Free groceries by appointment plus rent/energy help through local conferences. Call, press 1, and leave a voicemail for a callback.
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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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The Salvation Army Metro Detroit
(248) 443-5500 Open to anyone- Hours
- 9:00am-4:00pm
- Web
- centralusa.salvationarmy.org
Metro Detroit area office; call to be directed to the nearest corps for emergency rent/utility help. Detroit corps: Conner Creek 313-822-2800, Temple 313-897-29
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Wayne Metro Community Action Agency – Connect Center
(313) 388-9799 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-12pm
- Where
- Food Distribution Fridays at sites across Wayne County; senior pickup 13660 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org
One call connects you to free Friday food distributions, senior food boxes, diapers, utility and housing help. Call, chat or email.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club
(313) 523-4540- Hours
- School year 2:00-6:00pm; summer 7:30am-6:00pm
- For
- Youth
- Where
- 16500 Tireman Ave, Detroit, MI 48228
- Web
- bgcsm.org
After-school/summer club for ages 6-18: tutoring, arts, STEM, meals, mentoring. Also Diehl Club 4242 Collingwood 313-931-7190. Sign up at bgcsm.org.
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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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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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Covenant House Michigan – Youth Crisis Shelter
(313) 463-2500- Hours
- 24/7/365; weekdays 9am-5pm call CAM 313-305-0311
- For
- Youth 18-24
- Where
- 2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- covenanthousemi.org
- chmdet@covenanthouse.org
Crisis shelter, meals, counseling, transitional living for 18-24. Weekdays call CAM 313-305-0311; nights/weekends call 313-463-2500 directly.
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Detroit Area Agency on Aging – Meals on Wheels & Info Line
(313) 446-4444- Hours
- Hot meal delivered Mon-Fri or 5 frozen meals weekly; call for intake
- For
- Seniors
- Where
- 1333 Brewery Park Blvd, Ste 200, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- detroitseniorsolution.org
Home-delivered meals for homebound Detroiters 60+ who cannot cook; the same line answers any senior-resource question. Call to start.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Genesis House II Shelter (families, women)
(313) 309-5900- For
- Families, men with children, single women, women with childr
- Where
- 12900 W. Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228
- Web
- drmm.org
- info@drmm.org
Emergency shelter for families and single women. Call first or go through CAM 313-305-0311.
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Gratiot Shelter (women & children)
(313) 499-8605- For
- Women and children
- Where
- 15063 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48205
- Web
- drmm.org
- info@drmm.org
Emergency shelter for women and children on Detroit's east side. Call first or go through CAM 313-305-0311.
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Focus: HOPE – Food for Seniors (CSFP)
(313) 494-4600- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8am-4pm; Fri 8am-12pm; no appointment needed
- For
- Seniors
- Where
- 1300 Oakman Blvd, Detroit (also 9151 Chalmers, Detroit; 759 Inkster Rd, Inkster)
- Web
- focushope.edu
Free monthly food box for age 60+ on SNAP/SSI/Medicare Savings or income $1,957/mo or less. Apply in person with photo ID and proof of address.
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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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Wayne County Veterans Services
(313) 224-5045- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
- For
- Veterans
- Where
- 400 Monroe St, Suite 405, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- waynecountymi.gov
County help for veterans with utilities, rent/mortgage, property taxes, food, car repair, emergency home repair and burial. Call or visit. (Not VA medical/disab
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WIC – Women, Infants & Children (Michigan)
211- Hours
- By appointment at local WIC agency
- For
- Women/infants/children
- Where
- Local WIC clinics include CHASS Center, 5635 W. Fort St, Detroit, MI 48209
- Web
- michigan.gov
Free healthy food, formula and nutrition help for pregnant/postpartum women and kids under 5. Call 211 to find your WIC agency, or apply on MI Bridges.
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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.
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SNAP Food Assistance (Bridge Card) – MI Bridges / MDHHS
- Hours
- Online 24/7
- For
- Low income
- Where
- Apply online at newmibridges.michigan.gov or at your local MDHHS office
- Web
- michigan.gov
Monthly grocery benefit on a Bridge Card. Apply at MI Bridges (also covers Medicaid, WIC, cash and emergency relief); SNAP work rules changed Mar 2026.
Other kinds of help
- 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
- Free Clothing and Baby Items23 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.