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 makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries)
Our lady Queen of Angels /Gleaners mobile pantry
38 reviews
Unclaimed
29 minutes
average wait time

Info
Serve 48210 zip code only (Drive-Up Only) lines starts at 8;30am
- Requirements
  Number of household members
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Mon, April 28th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, May 12th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- May 26th is Memorial Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Mon, May 26th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Monday
Location
4200 Martin Street
Michigan-Martin, MI 48210
directions
Contact
(313) 841-0783
https://pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Body of Christ International, forgotten harvest mobile pantry
28 reviews
Unclaimed
57 minutes
average wait time

Info
Body of Christ will distribute food across the street at the school on Chicago Rd, starting at 9:00 AM on 3/28/25 only.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, May 2nd (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, May 9th (in 2 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/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Cathedral Church of St. Paul
8 reviews
Unclaimed
7 minutes
average wait time

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
- Next Sunday
  9:15 am
  Breakfast
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sun, May 4th (in 2 weeks)
  9:15 am
  Breakfast
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sun, May 11th (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/
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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)
Salvation Army Grandale
22 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Call (313) 835-3736 ext 801 for food pantry appointment
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- This Tuesday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- This 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
Detroit, MI 48227
directions
Contact
(313) 835-3736
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/detroit_food_banks.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Developing K.I.D.S.
19 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time
Info
Every Tuesday the community is welcome to:

Enter the McNichols parking lot any time after 8:30am on Tuesdays

Distribution is on lighthouse side door.

Numbers will be passed out at 8:45am

Shoppers are asked to immediately return to vehicles and remain on the lot until 9:45a.

9:45am Line up in number order

Developing K.I.D.S. team will open doors for shopping at 10:00am.

Shopping Bags will be distributed by our team.

Outside bags are not permitted.

Our team, volunteers, and shoppers exercise kindness, respect, patience, and community sharing here at Developing K.I.D.S. food distribution.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- Tue, April 29th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- Tue, May 6th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
24230 West McNichols Road
The Eye, MI 48219
directions
Contact
(888) 294-6554
https://www.facebook.com/developingkids
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Food pantry (groceries)
Church of God of Prophecy
17 reviews
Unclaimed
18 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Friday
  12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, May 2nd (next week)
  12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
14625 Greenfield Road
Detroit, MI 48227
directions
Contact
(313) 273-2537
https://www.cogop-greenfield.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Peter Claver S.V.D.P. @ Mt. Lebanon Strathmoor Church
16 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time

Info
48235 48238 48227
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, April 29th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, May 6th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
14400 Puritan Avenue
Hubbell-Puritan, MI 48227
directions
Contact
(313) 342-5292
https://spcccdetroit.org/staff%2Flocations
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Visions Missionary Baptist Church
18 reviews
Unclaimed
47 minutes
average wait time

Info
Line is long, arrive early.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  8:00 am–12:45 pm
- Sat, May 10th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:45 pm
- Sat, May 24th (next month)
  8:00 am–12:45 pm
- 8:00 am–12:45 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 8:00 am–12:45 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
14548 Joy Road
We Care Community, MI 48228
directions
Contact
(313) 870-8788
https://www.nvmbcchurch.com/our-ministries
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jesus Tabernacle of Deliverance, forgotten harvest mobile pantry
17 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 5 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, April 30th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, May 7th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
11001 Chalmers Street
Eden Gardens, MI 48213
directions
Contact
(313) 372-3110
https://www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Second Canaan Outreach Ministry, forgotten harvest mobile pantry
14 reviews
Unclaimed
48 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Open to all
Schedule
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Mobile pantry
- Thu, May 1st (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Mobile pantry
- Thu, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Mobile pantry
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
9435 Hayes Street
Outer Drive-Hayes, MI 48213
directions
Contact
(248) 967-1500
https://www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food/
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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.