NOTE:
Food assistance now available to qualifying college students!
Michigan college students in Career and Technical Education programs are now
eligible to receive food assistance if they meet other eligibility requirements. The Michigan Departments of Labor and Economic Opportunity and Health and Human Services are encouraging students to apply for food assistance benefits online at
Low-income College students in Michigan who are enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs may be eligible to receive food assistance benefits through the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) To apply for SNAP ben-
NOTE:
Also check on this website which lists ALL the regular food pantries:
Eastern Michigan University
Swoops Food Pantry
104 Pierce Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-487-4173
Online Shopping and Pick-up: Clients are requested to complete an Online Shopping Request Form before arriving. Items will be bagged by staff and brought out to clients when they arrive at 105 Pierce at their scheduled time.
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EMU also has an Student Emergency Fund!
342 EMU Student Center
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-487-1470
The Student Emergency Fund is a resource for students facing unforeseen financial crises that put them in harm's way or could prevent them from continuing their edu- cation. Students can apply for up to $750 of one-time assistance for eligible expenses
like food, rent, medical bills, and car repairs.
Henry Ford Community College / The Hawk's Nest Pantry
5101 Evergreen L-138
Dearborn, MI 48128
Phone: 313-317-6529
If you need food assistance, please visit the Hawks' Nest in the ASCC building. The
Hawks' Nest works on the honor system; you are not required to document need.
If you are a first-time visitor, please bring with you:
1. Your HFC student ID card
2. A copy of your current semester academic schedule (must be enrolled in at
least one credit hour during the current semester). This can be on paper, or
your mobile device.
Oakland University / Golden Grizzlies Pantry
Oakland Center Room 49
312 Meadow Brook
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
Phone: 248-370-2400
Eligibility:
Each individual may visit the pantry two times per month. In an event of an emergency,
a third visit is available. Any current Oakland University community member is eligible
to receive support from the pantry. To visit the Pantry, please submit an intake form
from our website above. The Golden Grizzlies Pantry will be distributing care packages.
To sign up to receive a care package please click on the link from the website. Please note, care packages must be picked up from the Golden Grizzlies Pantry.
Schoolcraft College Food Pantry
Waterman, VisTaTech Center / Student Activities Office
18600 Haggerty
Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: 734-462-4422
Students wishing to use the Food Pantry can stop in as needed to the Student Services Office to get access. Students can visit the Pantry twice a month and receive two bags
of groceries on each visit. Our bookstore donates bags so patrons don’t have to worry about carrying grocery bags.
University of Detroit Mercy
4001 W. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48221-3038
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THE HIVE FOOD PANTRY
McNichols Campus
Reno Hall Room 41
Detroit, MI 48221
Phone: 313-993-1154
A network of sustainability for students:
Our mission is to support students on their journey to graduation by living every day through the University’s Mission and Vision. The Hive strives to increase student suc-
cess by actively finding ways to assist students throughout their collegiate experience.
Our goals are to:
- provide students with any needed resources
- foster student leadership and unity and
- increase student diversity and retention
University of Michigan--Dearborn
Renick University Center Room 2130
4901 Evergreen
Dearborn, MI 48128
Phone: 313-593-5390
As part of the UM-Dearborn Community, the Student Food Pantry exists to support students on their journey as they work toward achieving their goals. We are comm-
itted to increasing access to food as a key to success, by providing assistance to
any student in need. All UM-Dearborn students are welcome, and everything is free. Students are welcome to visit up to twice per month. To use the pantry, no registra-
tion is needed Individuals must be a currently enrolled UM-Dearborn student with a
M-Card. New and returning clients are welcome during any open hours.
University of Michigan--Flint / Wolverine Essentials
381 Harding Mott University Center (UCEN)
303 E. Kearsley
Flint, MI 48502-1950
Phone: 810-424-5277
Wolverine Essentials is a one-stop location for currently enrolled UM-Flint
students to access basic needs services and resources linking them to sup-
plemental food, housing resources, gently used clothing, toiletries, and other
basic needs resources. Today, in addition to food, Wolverine Essentials has
grown to include a clothing closet, toiletries and hygiene items, assistance
with state benefits, along with a host of other resources and services related
to housing, transportation, and health & wellness.
University of Michigan / Maize & Blue Cupboard
Betsy Barbour Residence Hall
420 S. State
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: 734-936-2794
Located in the basement of the Betsy Barbour Residence Hall, please enter via the Maynard entrance only to ensure privacy for residents. Please contact us if you need ramp or elevator access.
Washtenaw College Emergency Food Pantry
4800 E. Huron River Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Phone: 734-973-3300
Many college students struggle with not having enough to eat. Feeling hungry can take your focus away from your studies and affect your ability to learn. If you find yourself
in this situation, visit our food cupboard in the Student Resource Center where you can collect staple food items and hygiene/household products. At a later time, a caseworker will meet with you to learn about your needs and review your eligibility for other resour- ces, such as:
- Assistance with tuition and other educational expenses like books
- Community food banks and free hot meals
Wayne State University / The W Pantry and Thrift Shop
The W Pantry
703 W. Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-577-0154 Outside of usual hours: 313-577-2743 / 313-577-1010
The W Food Pantry:
The W Food Pantry provides currently enrolled Wayne State Warriors in need of food assistance with supplemental food and additional resources to enhance student suc- cess.The W is excited to be a member of Gleaners Food Bank, Planted Detroit, Eastern Market and Detroit Food Rescue.
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Warrior Meal Share Program:
The Warrior Meal Share Program supports currently enrolled Wayne State students by providing meal swipes to reduce food insecurities students may face. Meal swipes are shared by Wayne State students with meal plans who donate their guest meal swipes. Office of Housing & Residential Life, Dining Services & The W Food Pantry have team-
ed up to create this program with the joint mission of enhancing student success.
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Thrift Shop:
695 W. Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
The W Thrift Shop is designed to provide gently used garments to any enrolled student free of charge. Our goal is to help relieve the stress of affording clothing & allow schol-ars to focus more energy creating positive impressions and interactions during class
or at an interview. We are available to any enrolled student, and you will need to show your OneCard for access.
What kind of clothing does the Thrift Shop have?
Casual clothing items:
Casual attire for class, like jeans, khakis, sweaters, long and short-sleeve shirts
Professional clothing:
Business attire for interviews, like suits, dress pants, button down shirts, dresses and
blouses
