national hunger hotline

PH:  1(866)3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479)
​PH:  ​1(877)8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) en espanol

Feeding America

Food gathering program from farmers, manufacturers, and retailers to feed the hungry.
To find a pantry in your area or donate to the program:
Website: www.feedingamerica.org/our-work/

Food Bank Council of Michigan

330 Marshall Street
Suite 102
Lansing, MI 48912
PH:   (517) 485-1202
PH:   (800) 552-4483
Fax:  (517) 485-2630
Website: www.fbcmich.org/
MICHIGAN HARVEST GATHERING
(Sponsored by the Food Bank Council of Michigan)
Statewide campaign that raises food and funds for Michigan's emergency food response.
Food donations are being collected at Michigan Secretary of State offices from September 25, 2018 to November 21, 2018  Drop off non-expired, non-perishable food items for the Michigan Harvest Gathering program.

Michigan Combined Application Project (MICAP)

PH:   (877) 522-8050
Website: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_7774-213851--,00.html
Processes automatic access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for SSI Recipients.
Eligibility criteria:
  • Receive SSI
  • Have no other income (including FAP cash assistance)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Reside in Michigan
  • Are not institutionalized
  • You buy and prepare food separately from others or are too disabled to do so
Food benefits will be placed on a Bridge Card to use when you buy groceries.

Standard Deduction Changes for Living Expenses

LIVING EXPENSES: 
  • Rent/Mortgage
  • Heat
  • Utilities
INELIGIBLE LIVING EXPENSES:
  • Telephone
  • Car Payments
FOOD BENEFIT LEVELS:
  • $100 for living expenses less than $1000
  • $190 for living expenses $1000 or more

Michigan's Coordinated Access To Food For The Elderly (MICAFE)

3815 W. St. Joseph
Suite C-200
Lansing, MI 48917
Website: www.elderlawofmi.org/micafe
PH:   (866) 400-9164 (Client Assistance)
PH:   (517) 485-9164 (Administrative Line)
MICAFE helps adults age 60 or older apply for a Bridge Card to pay for food so seniors can afford other essential items like medicine.  The goal is to increase the quality of life of older adults being served.

michigan food pantries

Website: pantrynet.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8YmJ5NTP2wIVTODICh0izQzjEAAYASAAEgKbHPD_BwE

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
P.O. Box 80932
Rochester, MI 48308-0932
PH:  9248) 656-0414
Email: [email protected]
​Website: www.semich.AssistanceLeague.org
Service Areas: Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties
"Operation School Bell"
  • Fresh food for children and families

detroit food banks, soup kitchens & subsidized groceries

Website: www.foodpantries.org/ci/mi-detroit

CAPUCHIN SERVICE CENTER
6333 Medbury Street
Detroit, MI 48211
PH:  (313) 925-0514
Website: www.cskdetroit.org/
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Services: Food Pantry

CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN
1820 Mount Elliott Street
Detroit, MI 48207
PH:  (313) 579-2100
Services: Hot Meals
Website: http://www.cskdetroit.org/

food delivery

MEIJER Food Delivery Service
Website: www.shopmeijer.com/?cmpid=Nonbrand_-_MHD_-_2018_(BMM):Delivery:%2Bfood%20%2Bdelivery:GOOGLE

​MEALS-ON-WHEELS
​Meals on wheels is a private, non-profit, volunteer-based service that provides:
  • Delivers meals to home-bound persons (aged 60 or older or adults with disabilities) who are unable to shop or prepare meals for themselves enabling them to maintain independence and continue to live in their own homes.  This includes the ill and recently hospitalized.
  • Provides daily contact with a trained volunteer who provides important social interaction and a link to the community.
  • Provides referral information to other appropriate community resources as needed.
  • Meals are delivered Monday - Friday at midday, and begins within five (5) to seven (7) days after application.
  • Monthly bills for the cost of meals are provided to each participant but no one is denied service due to the inability to pay.
Website: www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt8Oj9dnP2wIVAp-fCh3mXAjVEAAYASAAEgKrOfD_BwE

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP)

USDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer break while the regular school year is out of session.  The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) serves free meals to children 18 years and under at approved SFSP sites across the country.
Program Goal: Child Hunger Prevention
Anticipated Reach: 200 million children
Income eligibility guidelines applied - effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

Use the link to the site map to find up to 50 SFSP locations near you.
Website: www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

USDA FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE
CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP)
Michigan Department of Education
608 W. Allegan Street
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909
School Nutrition Programs: (517) 373-3347
Child and Adult Care Food Program: (517) 373-7391
Services:
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
  • Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program
  • National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
  • School Breakfast Program (SBP)
  • School Meals
  • Special Milk Program
  • Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)