Food Resources
Our food resources directory will help you find free and low-cost food for you and your family across Southeast Michigan.

Michigan 2-1-1
Presented by United Way, Michigan 2-1-1 has the resources to help you find food, housing, help paying your utility bills, and more. It is a free, confidential service, too. Call or text 211 or visit the website for live chat. Learn More.
MIBridges
MIBridges connects Michiganders to food, housing, healthcare, childcare, cash assistance, and other resources specific to your location, needs, and circumstances. Learn more.
Shop Online
Michiganders who receive food assistance can buy food online using their SNAP/EBT/Bridge Card at participating Michigan retailers. Learn more.
Southeast Michigan Directory
This page will be updated regularly during the November 2025 Government Shutdown. For national, statewide and other regional food resources, tap here.
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) Emergency Food Voucher Program
Their Emergency Food Voucher Program is for individuals and families in the Dearborn area in need of groceries. The amount of the voucher is based upon the number of household members. Learn more.
Eastern Market
Detroit’s Eastern Market offers resources, programs, and partnerships that address food access. Learn more.
Focus: HOPE
Focus: HOPE provides food boxes for people 60+ years old or older living in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties. Learn more.
Food Gatherers
Food Gatherers is the food bank and food rescue program serving Washtenaw County. They support a network of more than 140 community partners with free and low-cost food, deliveries, and trainings to provide free food and groceries to anyone in need. Learn more.
Forgotten Harvest
Forgotten Harvest fights hunger and food insecurity by providing Metro Detroit families with fresh and nutritious food free of charge. Learn more.
Gleaners Community Food Bank
Gleaners provides food to food pantries, mobile distribution sites, soup kitchens, and shelters. Their PantryNet search tool is easy to use to find free food resources near you. Learn more.
Michigan Farm to Family: CSA – SNAP shoppers can buy a weekly box of fresh grown produce from participating local CSA farmers and growers for just $5 to $8 a box per week.
Mitten Eats (links to new window) – Discover Michigan’s fresh coast flavors with recipes featuring affordable ingredients.
MyPlate Kitchen – This website provides recipes and resources from around the country to create healthy and budget-friendly meals.