Many local organizations are available to help individuals and families facing food insecurity. For referrals to nearby food banks and soup kitchens, contact the Library’s TIP Service at 313-481-1400 or call Michigan’s Food & Other Resources Helpline at 888-544-8773.
Additional information about food resources is available online. For Detroit residents, the Library recommends visiting https://pantrynet.org or https://forgottenharvest.org/find-food for reliable and up-to-date information.
For youth 18 years of age and younger, as well as adults with physical and mental disabilities, four Detroit Public Library locations are also currently serving after school meals. Learn more about the meals at Main, Campbell, Lincoln and Wilder on the After-School Meals page.