Ann Arbor Food, Shelter, and Assistance

CITY GUIDE

Food, Shelter, and Assistance

Avalon Housing

Develops and manages permanent affordable housing for people who are homeless, have very low incomes, or are disabled. info@avalonhousing.org, www.avalonhousing.org V

603 W. Huron [map]
663–5858

Catholic Social Services Emergency Food Program

Groceries and personal care items distributed to individuals and families in need. Referrals for additional needs. No fee. Tues. 3–7 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat. 4–7 p.m. www.csswashtenaw.org U

Northside Community Center, 815 Taylor
662–4462

Community Food Program (Community Action Network)

Distributes groceries to low-income residents of Ann Arbor first & third Fri. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Distributes produce provided by Food Gatherers third Thurs. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Bring picture ID and proof of income and address. Individuals may participate once a month. www.canannarbor.org V

Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden
994–2722

Community Housing Alternatives

Develops affordable housing for low to moderate income, first time home buyers through construction, acquisition and rehabilitation, and homebuyer education. Down payment assistance. www.communityhousingalternatives.org

482-3300 [map]

Community Leaning Post, Inc.

Provides emergency financial aid for housing issues (by referral only) for Ann Arbor residents. clpfestival@communityleaningpost1.org, www.communityleaningpost1.org S, V

625 N. Main [map]
686-7848

Conover Food Pantry (HIV/AIDS Resource Center)

Supplementary food and supplies for people living with HIV/AIDS. Food pick-up first & third Thurs. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; personal care items and cleaning supplies available third Thurs. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Emergency delivery available. info@r2harc.org, www.r2harc.org V

3075 Clark, suite 203 [map]
572–9355, (800) 578–2300

Emergency Food Pantry

Nonperishable food available Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Recipients eligible two times per month. Perishable food distributed first Wed. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Hot lunches for seniors Tues. & Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. yolandawhiten@sbcglobal.net, www.annarborcommunitycenter.org S, V

Ann Arbor Community Center, 625 N. Main
662–3128

Food Gatherers

Collects and distributes food to more than 150 programs that feed the hungry. info@foodgatherers.org, www.foodgatherers.org V

P.O. Box 131037, AA 48113
761–2796

Friends In Deed

Interfaith network provides emergency assistance to low-income Washtenaw County residents for unmet basic needs. Help with information, referrals, furniture, and appliances, as well as any unmet emergency need critical to health and well being (i.e. eviction prevention, security deposits, utility shut offs, and car repair and donation). Call first; no walk-ins. Mon.–Fri 9:30 a.m.-noon. office@friendsindeed.info, www.friendsindeed.info

30 N. Washington, suite 30B, Ypsilanti [map]
Help Line: 484–4357 & Furniture Line: 484-7607

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley

Teams up with low-income families to build affordable houses; provides interest-free loans. Also runs ReStore (see listing under donations). huronvalley@h4h.org, www.h4h.org V

170 Aprill, suite A [map]
677–1558

Homeless Empowerment Relationship Organization of Washtenaw County

Serves homeless and at-risk adults in Washtenaw County. Offers classes, one-on-one assistance, resource referrals, clothing, and more. marti_rodwell@yahoo.com, www.hero-usa.org V

8151 Brooke Park Drive, suite 201, Canton [map]
975–6849

Interfaith Hospitality Network of Washtenaw County at Alpha House

Temporary shelter, food, and support services for homeless families. info@alphahouse-ihn.org, www.alphahouse-ihn.org V

4290 Jackson [map]
822–0220

LIGHT Program (POWER, Inc.)

Provides permanent housing and support services to homeless families with minor children in which at least one parent has a disability. U, V

MSU Extension Family Nutrition Program

Offers nutrition education and resources to qualifying individuals. Also offers ServSafe curriculum and food safety training and certificationU

705 N. Zeeb [map]
997–1678

Michigan Department of Human Services of Washtenaw County

State agency provides financial and health services to income-eligible families, including food assistance and emergency services. Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. www.michigan.gov/dhs

22 Center St., Ypsilanti [map]
481–2000

Motor Meals of Ann Arbor

Serves lunches and dinners to homebound residents. Meals delivered Mon.–Sat. around noon. Partially funded by the U-M Health System; donation requested. To volunteer, ask for Rhonda. aamotormeals@umich.edu, www.med.umich.edu/motormeals S, V

2025 Traverwood, suite F [map]
998–6686

Ozone House

Emergency on-site housing for runaways ages 10–17. Assists youths ages 17–20 in finding off-site emergency housing. Independent living skills and training programs for homeless teens. info@ozonehouse.org, www.ozonehouse.org V

1705 Washtenaw [map]
662–2265, 24-hour hotline: 662–2222

Ozone House (Ypsilanti Drop-in Center)

Safe Place for youth ages 13-20. Housing, employment and education help available. Crisis intervention, counseling, meals, and scheduled group activities such as game nights, poetry open mics, movie nights, and art classes.

102 N. Hamilton [map]
485-2222 (4 p.m.-8 p.m. weekdays)

POWER, Inc.

Participates with Washtenaw County Individual Development Account Program, a savings-matching program for families with limited income for home purchase, higher education, or small business development. Also, low to moderate-income Family Self Sufficiency participants are assisted with down payment assistance toward homeownership U, V

SOS Crisis Center (SOS Community Services)

Help for families and individuals in economic crisis, including eviction prevention, housing relocation, finding emergency shelter, and utility shutoff prevention. Emergency food assistance and distribution of personal care items (such as diapers and toilet paper). Referrals for other needs including clothing, housing, and prescriptions. All services free to county residents. Walk-ins: Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Wed. 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Emergency food: Tues. 10 a.m.–12:45 p.m., Wed. 6–7:45 p.m. info@soscs.org, www.soscs.org V

114 N. River, Ypsilanti [map]
Housing crisis line: 484–4300 (Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.)

Salvation Army

Food pantry, family shelter, transitional housing for veterans, utility assistance, and eviction prevention. Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Ypsilanti location soup kitchen serves dinner Sat.–Mon. & Thurs., 5-6 p.m. and lunch Wed., 11:30-12:30 p.m. (9 S. Park St., 482-4700). jennifer_brown@usc.salvationarmy.org, www.sawashtenaw.org S, V

100 Arbana [map]
668–8353

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County

Housing placement assistance, emergency shelter (50 beds), meals, health care, HIV/AIDS testing, job-seeking assistance, mental health advocacy, support groups, literacy support, resource referrals, and other services for men and women experiencing homelessness. Lunch served Mon.–Fri. noon–1 p.m.; dinner served Mon.–Fri. 5:30–6:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 3–4 p.m. Call for shelter intake hours. Services free. shelterassociation@ewashtenaw.org, www.annarborshelter.org V

Robert J. Delonis Center, 312 W. Huron
662–2829

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Breakfast Program

Free breakfast daily 7:30–8:30 a.m. V

306 N. Division [map]
663–6439

Staples Family Center (Salvation Army)

Ninety-day homeless shelter program with emphasis on transition to permanent housing. johnnie_bass@usc.salvationarmy.org, www.sawashtenaw.org V

3660 Packard [map]
761–7750

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program, Washtenaw County Public Health

Provides supplemental food to young children, their mothers, and pregnant women. Also food and financial electronic benefits cards, nutrition education and counseling, and breast-feeding information. Referral services available. publichealth.ewashtenaw.org

544–6800

Washtenaw County Human Services

State agency provides financial and health services to income-eligible families, including food assistance and emergency services programs. Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. www.michigan.gov/dhs

22 Center St., Ypsilanti [map]
481–2000

Washtenaw Housing Education Partners

Partnership of seven nonprofits and government agencies that offer housing and homeownership counseling and education. The Homebuyer Program offers MSHDA and HUD certified pre-purchase education and down payment and rehab assistance programs. The Foreclosure Prevention Program offers MSHDA and HUD certified post-purchase delinquency and foreclosure prevention counseling and education. www.ewashtenaw.org/homeownership U

705 N. Zeeb [map]
997–1678

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels

Delivers hot meals to homebound elderly, ill, and disabled residents of eastern Washtenaw County. Deliveries Mon.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ymow@tds.net, www.ymow.org S, V

1110 W. Cross [map]
487–9669