Last updated: October 23, 2025
When the Pantry Runs Low
With the end of emergency SNAP benefits and possible delays tied to the federal shutdown, many families are uncertain how they will keep groceries on the table through the month. This page is meant to serve as a living, community-sourced list of food pantries, mobile food banks, and free meal programs. It begins with Metro Detroit and will expand as readers across the country share information about local resources.
Get Food Now in Metro Detroit
These organizations provide dependable, current food assistance options throughout Southeast Michigan. They welcome families, individuals, and seniors with respect and care.
1. Gleaners Community Food Bank
Find food through their online search tool at gleaners.org/findhelp. You can look up pantries and mobile distributions by ZIP code. Gleaners also hosts drive-up food box and produce events across Metro Detroit.
2. Forgotten Harvest
Their mobile pantry schedule is available at forgottenharvest.org/find-food. The organization delivers fresh food daily to partner sites in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties.
3. Capuchin Soup Kitchen and Services Center
Located at 6333 Medbury Street in Detroit. Call (313) 925-0514 for details.
The center offers emergency groceries, hot meals, and limited clothing assistance.
4. Salvation Army Metro Detroit
Use the service locator at salvationarmy.org or call your nearest branch for pantry hours and meal services. Some locations may ask for identification.
5. Michigan 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 or visit mi211.org to find food, shelter, and other forms of emergency help. Trained specialists are available day and night through phone, text, or chat.
6. PantryNet
A regional map and directory of pantries in Southeast Michigan is available at pantrynet.org.
Get Help Anywhere in the United States
If you live outside Michigan, start with these trusted national resources.
- Call 2-1-1 from any phone to reach local assistance hotlines.
- Visit feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank to connect with your nearest Feeding America food bank.
- Explore mutualaidhub.org for community-led mutual aid projects offering free groceries, meals, and basic supplies.
How You Can Help
Food insecurity is a community issue that requires collective care. No one should feel embarrassed for seeking food assistance. Systems may fail, but community care can fill the gap. If this page helped you, share it with others. If you can, add a new resource so someone else can find their next meal.
If you are in a position to help, consider:
- Donating directly to any of the organizations listed above
- Volunteering at a local distribution site, or simply sharing this page with others
- Submitting any local food bank/pantry/distribution organization or resource you’re aware of, especially if they are lesser known organizations (including church food pantries) below.
Every share, donation, and conversation matters!
SUBMIT A FOOD RESOURCE BELOW
If you know of a food pantry, community fridge, or meal program that isn’t captured by pantrynet.org and should be included, please use the form below to share it. Each entry will be reviewed and verified before publication to keep this list dependable for readers nationwide.
FIND SUBMITTED FOOD RESOURCES BELOW
The directory below is automatically updated with approved and verified listings from across the United States. You can search or sort by state, city, or category.
About This Project
All listing submissions are reviewed before publication. However, if you notice outdated information or would like to suggest updates, email hello@lenceinlayers.com with “Food Resource Update” in the subject line.
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