Free Food Pantries Near University District

Jan 28, 2026 | Resident Resources

With the increasing price of groceries, many people could use a little extra help to have enough food.
The programs listed below have been field-researched by a UDCA Board member. All are open to
everyone, regardless of income, age, or address. Registration simply means providing your name
and address or zip code to the volunteers handling intake. Each of the programs treats people with
kindness and respect. We recommend these providers. Many also accept volunteers to help with food
distribution.


Monday – Friday Walk In
8am – 4:30pm Shopping Indoors Registration Form
Forgotten Harvest Community Choice Market
15000 W Eight Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237
PH: 248.967.1500


Weekly – Every Wednesday
8:30 – 11am Drive Through for Food Boxes Name and Address
Hartford Memorial Baptist Church
14000 W. Seven Mile Road
PH: 313.861.1285


Monthly – 1st and 3rd Saturdays
8:30 – 10am Drive Through for Food Boxes Name and Address
Can start arriving 8am, enter into church parking lot and wait for volunteer
Open Hands Food @ St. John’s Episcopal Church
11 Mile & Woodward, Royal Oak (26998 Woodward Avenue)
PH: 1 248 546 1255

Monthly – 3rd Saturday
12 – 3pm Drive Through for Food Boxes Registration Form
Average wait time 30 minutes, line up along 7 Mile Road, then enter parking lot
Greater Emmanual Institutional Church of God in Christ
19190 Schaefer Highway @ W. 7 Mile Road
PH: 313.864.7170

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