You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Detroit.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Detroit accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Detroit do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in Detroit to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Detroit.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Detroit for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Detroit - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In DetroitLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Food pantry (groceries)
Our lady Queen of Angels /St. Mary’s Gleaners mobile pantry
48 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Number of household members
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
  Distribution in parking lot
Schedule
- Mon, May 13th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am
- May 27th is Memorial Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Mon, May 27th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am
- Mon, June 10th (next month)
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am–
  every 2 weeks on Monday
Location
4200 Martin Street
Michigan-Martin, MI 48210
directions
Contact
(866) 453-2637
https://pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Cathedral Church of St. Paul
average user rating

Info
http://instagram.com/stpaulsdetroit

https://www.freefood.org/l/mi_48201_cathedral-church-of-st-paul

https://www.facebook.com/stpaulsdetroit/
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:15 am
  Breakfast
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sun, May 12th (in 2 weeks)
  9:15 am
  Breakfast
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sun, May 19th (in 3 weeks)
  9:15 am
  Breakfast
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:15 am–
  every week on Sunday
Location
4800 Woodward Avenue
Midtown, MI 48201
directions
Contact
(248) 495-8308
https://detroitcathedral.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army Grandale
18 minutes
average wait time

Info
Call (313) 835-3736 ext 801 for food pantry appointment
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
11325 Montrose Street
Grandale, MI 48227
directions
Contact
(313) 835-3736
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/detroit_food_banks.html
How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Detroit.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
Detroit Muslim Mission - Masjid Wali Muhammad
10 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
  Must be income-eligible
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, May 16th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, May 23rd (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
11529 Linwood Street
Dexter Linwood, MI 48206
directions
Contact
(313) 865-6770
https://detroitmuslimmission.com/
Food pantry (groceries)
Body of Christ International, forgotten harvest mobile pantry
1 hour 8 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Mobile pantry
  Open to all
Schedule
- Next Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, May 17th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, May 24th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
9555 Saint Marys Street
Grandale, MI 48227
directions
Contact
(248) 967-1500
https://www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food/
Food pantry (groceries)
Developing K.I.D.S. @ Cody Rouge Community Action Allnc
1 minute
average wait time

Info
Gleaners mobile pantry on 3rd saturday open to all, https://pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events/
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, May 14th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, May 18th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  Mobile pantry
  Open to all
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
19321 West Chicago
Franklin Park, MI 48228
directions
Contact
(866) 453-2637
https://www.facebook.com/developingkids
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan - All Saints Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Various emergency assistance programs are offered. There is a free pantry for meat, dairy, and food items. A thrift store is open and a soup kitchen serves hot meals. There are also free personal hygiene and cleaning supplies, including detergent, soap, shampoo, and other items. They have free groceries and meals for the unemployed, immigrants and others in Detroit MI.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Next Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
6945 Wagner Street
Claytown, MI 48210
directions
Contact
(855) 882-2736
https://www.ccsem.org/allsaints/
Food pantry (groceries)
Haven of Hope
2 hours
average wait time
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Friday
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Fri, May 17th (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Fri, May 24th (in 3 weeks)
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
7549 Joy Road
Midwest, MI 48204
directions
Contact
(313) 610-7075
http://www.havenofhopecares.com/
Food pantry (groceries)
Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit
average user rating

Info
485205 48224 48225 48234 48236
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Registration required on site
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Friday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, May 14th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Friday
Location
15879 Seven Mile East
Regent Park, MI 48205
directions
Contact
(313) 743-0477
https://dgmdetroit.org/events
Food pantry (groceries)
Christland Community Outreach Center
30 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, May 15th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, May 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
12901 Puritan Avenue
Bethune Community, MI 48227
directions
Contact
(313) 341-0366
http://christlandmbc.wordpress.com/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Detroit accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Detroit do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources in Detroit to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Detroit.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Detroit for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.