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Food Pantries in Macomb County, Michigan
Residents of Macomb County's that need food have two major options along with smaller distribution centers, all of which are listed below. The Community Food Bank of Macomb County is a county-run operation under Macomb Community Action that supplies food to dozens of partner pantries (that then give the items to qualified people) and runs monthly mobile distributions across the county in local townships, and Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, which distributes to pantries and runs its own mobile produce distributions throughout the region.
Forgotten Harvest, a regional food rescue nonprofit, also supplies fresh and perishable food to many Macomb pantries on a regular basis. Most food pantries in the county serve residents of a specific city or zip code and require a photo ID and proof of address. Many can also connect clients with SNAP enrollment (The MI Food Assistance Program), WIC referrals, and other government benefits. A major tip, for help finding food today, call the Community Food Bank of Macomb County directly at (586) 469-6004 — they can direct you to the nearest open pantry or mobile distribution. The United Way's 211 line is also a fallback for same-day referrals.
Soup Kitchens (Hot Meals)
- The Salvation Army — Mount Clemens Corps
55 Church St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043. (586) 469-6712
Free community supper generally served weekdays at noon, open to the public. Food pantry also operates, as staffing allows, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Serving the Mount Clemens community since 1922.
- Grace Episcopal Church
115 S. Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043. (586) 465-3887
Free hot meal served one day per week, usually Sundays November through March. Also operates a food pantry Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings year-round.
- Capuchin Soup Kitchen — Meldrum and Conner Sites (Detroit — serves Macomb County residents)
1264 Meldrum St. and 4390 Conner Ave., Detroit, MI 48211. (313) 579-2100
Free hot meals served, usually daily at both Detroit locations. No geographic eligibility criteria — Macomb County residents are welcome. Serving the region since 1929.
Food Pantries in Armada / New Haven
- Saint Mary Mystical Rose Church
24040 Armada Ridge Rd., Armada, MI 48005. (586) 784-5966
Part of the North Macomb Vicariate's food network. Holiday meals also available.
- New Haven Food Pantry
58725 Havenridge Rd., New Haven, MI 48048. (586) 749-3688
Groceries including canned items, fresh produce, bread, dairy, meat, and paper/hygiene products. Generally open weekday mornings.
Food Pantries in Center Line / Eastpointe
- South Eastern Michigan Indians
26641 Lawrence St., Center Line, MI 48015. (586) 756-1350
Serves Native Americans and their immediate families.
- Christian Trinity Church
21770 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe, MI 48021. (586) 778-2760
Food Pantries in Clinton Township
- Saint Louis Catholic Church / Saint Vincent de Paul.
24415 Crocker Blvd., Clinton Township, MI 48036. (586) 468-8734
One of the county's most established parish pantries, serving the community for decades. Also assists with rent, utility bills, and other basic needs. Volunteers deliver meals to the homebound and elderly. Baby formula available
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- Saint Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church
41300 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038. (586) 228-1210
- Saint Thecla Catholic Church / Saint Vincent de Paul
20740 S. Nunneley Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48035. (586) 791-3930
- Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church
23512 Joy Blvd., Clinton Township, MI 48036. (586) 463-9422
- Macomb Community Action — Clinton Township
21885 Dunham Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48036. (586) 469-6999
County-run poverty assistance center. Provides SNAP enrollment, emergency food referrals, nutrition education, and job programs. Generally open weekdays. Serving Macomb County residents since the 1960s. Learn more about programs from community action in Macomb County.
- Bethlehem Temple
22645 Quinn Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48035. (586) 791-4530
Appointment required.
Food Pantries in Harrison Township
- Saint Hubert Catholic Church
38775 Prentiss St., Harrison Township, MI 48045. (586) 447-2243
Food Pantries in Macomb Township
- Immanuel Lutheran Church
47120 Romeo Plank Rd., Macomb, MI 48044. (586) 286-4231
Serves Macomb Township and north Clinton Township residents in temporary emergency situations. Appointment required — call or get a referral through 211. Generally open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
- Saint Francis–Saint Maximilian Catholic Church
23965 Twenty-Three Mile Rd., Macomb, MI 48042. (586) 598-3314
Part of the North Macomb Vicariate's food network; Forgotten Harvest produce distributor.
- Saint Isidore Catholic Church
18201 Twenty-Three Mile Rd., Macomb, MI 48042. (586) 286-1700
The charity also has a baby pantry.
Food Pantries in Mount Clemens
- Grace Episcopal Church
115 S. Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043. (586) 465-3887
Generally open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Serves Macomb County residents.
- Father Bob's Food Shelf — Greater Morning Star Baptist Church
84 Beyne St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043. (586) 468-7249
Canned groceries, fresh fruits, vegetables, and other goods stocked by community volunteers.
- Covenant Christian Center (formerly Ministry of Caring / Restoration House)
91 Welts St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043. (586) 469-1550
Community garden also on site — fresh vegetables available seasonally to the public. See editor notes on name change.
- The Salvation Army — Mount Clemens Corps
55 Church St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043. (586) 469-6712
Food pantry, clothing closet, case management, and SNAP/WIC application assistance. Generally open weekdays. Serving the Mount Clemens community since 1922.
Food Pantries in New Baltimore
- Saint Mary Queen of Creation Catholic Church
50931 Maria Dr., New Baltimore, MI 48047. (586) 725-6304
Food Pantries in Richmond
- The Agape Center (Saint Clement of Rome Parish)
347 S. Main St., Richmond, MI 48065. (586) 336-6737
Outreach center for the North Macomb Vicariate, serving nine Catholic parishes across northern Macomb County. Distributes nonperishables, fresh produce, frozen foods, meat, baby supplies, and personal care items. Forgotten Harvest distributor. Appointment required; generally open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings plus Thursday evenings. Serving northern Macomb County since the 1990s.
Food Pantries in Roseville
- Lighthouse Outreach Center (operated by Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries)
28571 Gratiot Ave., Roseville, MI 48066. (586) 776-1230
One of the largest food pantries in Macomb County. Generally open Monday through Thursday mornings and afternoons, and Friday mornings. No residency restriction. Serving the Roseville community since 1984.
- Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene
18945 Frazho Rd., Roseville, MI 48066. (586) 778-5010
Up to three days of groceries provided, generally once per month.
- New Life Assembly of God
16975 E. Twelve Mile Rd., Roseville, MI 48066. (586) 771-0308
- Saint Athanasius Catholic Church
18720 Thirteen Mile Rd., Roseville, MI 48066. (586) 776-2943
Food Pantries in Saint Clair Shores
- Lake Shore Presbyterian Church
27801 Jefferson Ave., Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081. (586) 777-8533
Generally open the third Thursday of each month in the evening.
- Saint Clair Shores Assembly of God
24905 Manhattan St., Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080. (586) 772-9050
- Saint Lucy Catholic Church
23401 Jefferson Ave., Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080. (586) 771-8300
- Saint Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
21201 Thirteen Mile Rd., Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082. (586) 293-2240
Food Pantries in Shelby Township / Utica
- Faith Lutheran Church
50600 Shelby Rd., Shelby Township, MI 48317. (586) 731-8112
Emergency food pantry providing dry and canned goods, personal toiletries, paper products, and school supplies. Income-qualified clients.
- Discover Church
45504 Cass Ave., Utica, MI 48317. (586) 484-3999
Food Pantries in Sterling Heights
- Fellowship Lutheran Church
35537 Ryan Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48310. (586) 977-7377
- Lakeside Bible Chapel
39939 Hayes Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313. (586) 247-5803
Canned goods and holiday meals. Children and seniors among primary recipients.
- Metro Church of Christ
40100 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313. (586) 979-1771
Food, baby formula, and clothing closet.
- Metro Helping Hands — Riverwood Community Church
12000 Clinton River Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313. (586) 739-9157
- Saint Ephrem Catholic Church
38900 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48312. (586) 264-1230
Drive-thru format. Appointment required; call Thursday mornings to schedule for the current week. Serves Sterling Heights and Macomb County residents.
- Saint Matthias / Saint Vincent de Paul
12311 Nineteen Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313. (586) 739-2922
Groceries, SNAP and WIC referrals, and help applying for public aid.
- Saint Thomas Lutheran Church
8771 E. Fifteen Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48312. (586) 268-2170
- Utica United Methodist Church
8650 Canal Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48314. (586) 731-7667
Food Pantries in Warren
- Holy Cross Lutheran Church
30003 Ryan Rd., Warren, MI 48092. (586) 751-2550
- Mount Calvary Family Community Center
8129 Packard St., Warren, MI 48092. (586) 758-3940
Case managers connect clients to USDA food programs and provide direct food assistance. Summer snack service for students also available.
- New Hope Outreach Ministries — Lord of the Harvest Christian Fellowship
21601 Schoenherr Rd., Warren, MI 48089. (586) 498-8869
- Saint Clement Catholic Church
14057 E. Nine Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48089. (586) 772-1290
- The Salvation Army — Warren Community Center
24140 Mound Rd., Warren, MI 48091. (586) 754-7400
Food pantry, clothing closet, SNAP/WIC assistance, holiday gifts and meals, and medication vouchers. Thrift store on site. Serving Warren since the mid-20th century.
- Tabernacle Church of God
14205 Twelve Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48091. (586) 778-5130
- Trinity Lutheran Church
8150 Chapp Ave., Warren, MI 48089. (586) 755-6767
- Warren Community Food Pantry — Waltham Avenue General Baptist Church
21038 Waltham Ave., Warren, MI 48089. (586) 772-6710
Government surplus food and commodity distributions.
Food Pantries in Washington Township
- Samaritan House
62324 Van Dyke Rd., Washington, MI 48094. (586) 336-9288
Thrift store and food bank on site.
Regional Food Banks
Community Food Bank of Macomb County (Macomb Community Action)
44900 Vic Wertz Dr., Clinton Township, MI 48036. (586) 469-6004
The county's primary food bank, serving 35,000+ individuals monthly and supplying food to partner pantries across the county. Mobile food pantry distributions are held throughout the county on a monthly schedule — call or visit macombgov.org for the current calendar. Also coordinates SNAP enrollment and senior meal programs including Meals on Wheels and the "Dining Senior Style" congregate meal program for older adults at sites across the county. Serving Macomb County residents since the 1960s.
Veterans Food Bank of Macomb County
18025 Fifteen Mile Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48035. (586) 776-9810
Serves Macomb County veterans with DD214 and Michigan ID.
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
(248) 967-1500 (Oakland County office — call for Macomb referrals)
Regional food bank supplying produce, shelf-stable goods, and protein to pantries throughout metro Detroit and Macomb County. Mobile produce distributions held regularly at Macomb locations — visit https://www.gcfb.org/ for the current schedule. They also have the Gleaners Fresh! Mobile Food Box Distributions, which is a regular drive-up produce distributions at multiple Macomb location.
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