Resources for Food, Shelter 
& More in Oakland County
(Compiled, Jan. 4, 2016)
The following resources have been gathered from many sources. If you know of any to add please contact editor@oc115.com. Thank you in particular to The Royal Oak Library for providing the basic list that we have added to.
DAYTIME WARMING CENTERS
Welcome Inn Day Center, open Dec. 14, 2015 – Mar 18, 2016
6:00 am until 8:00 pm, Mon – Sat
Starr Presbyterian Church
1717 W. 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak
(248) 850-3219
Meals, showers, social workers, nurses, clothes closet.
HOPE Hospitality & Warming Center, Inc.
(248) 332-6101 249
Baldwin Ave. Pontiac, MI 48342
Food & shower facilities for adult men & women; operates during winter months.
OVERNIGHT SOUTH OAKLAND WARMING CENTERS
Dec. 19, 2015-Jan. 1, 2016: Emmanuel Bethel
4000 Normandy Rd, Royal Oak (248) 549-5452
Jan. 1-10, 2016: Renaissance Vineyard Church
1821 Pinecrest, Ferndale (248) 545-4664
Jan. 10-25, 2016: St Mary’s Church
730 S Lafayette, Royal Oak (248) 547-1818
Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2016: Genesis
309 N Main St., Royal Oak (248) 542-2266
Feb. 7-15, 2016: Starr Presbyterian
1717 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak (248) 288-3230
Feb. 15-27, 2016: Berkley Community Church
2855 Wiltshire Blvd., Berkley (248) 544-5052
Feb. 27-Mar. 13, 2016: Prevailing Church
3118 Greenfield Rd, Royal Oak (248) 747-2104 Mar. 13-19, 2016: Starr Presbyterian 1717 W. 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak (248) 288-3230
SHELTER PROGRAMS (CALL TO REGISTER)
Grace Centers of Hope
(248) 334-2187 25 E. Huron Pontiac, MI 48342 www.gracecentersofhope.org.
South Oakland Shelter
18505 W. 12 Mile Rd, Lathrup Village
(248) 809-3773 Must call ahead to secure lodging. Lodging, food pantry, clothing closet, case management, health services, and laundry.
Common Ground Shelter for Runaway Youth
1222 S. Washington, Royal Oak
(248) 547-2260
Short-term shelter for runaway and homeless youths aged 10-17. Counseling and substance abuse education available. No court wards; voluntary program; parental consent required. Call first.
Ruth Ellis Center for LGBT Youth
77 Victor St, Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 867-6936
Training & Treatment Innovations, Inc. Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Housing services for homeless Veterans. 1-866-787-6734.
ASSISTANCE
Salvation Army
3015 N. Main (near 13 Mile), Royal Oak or 118 W. Lawrence, Pontiac
(248) 585-5600
By appointment only. Food pantry, utility assistance, clothing, furniture, rent/mortgage assistance, shelter, and holiday assistance. 
Assistance based on need. Photo ID, proof of income, and other documentation required. Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Lighthouse
46156 Woodward Ave. Pontiac, MI, 48342.
(248)920-6100
CLOTHING
St. Mary’s Rectory
730 S. Lafayette (corner of Lincoln), Royal Oak
Must be a Royal Oak resident and show photo ID. No phone calls.
Mon, Tues & Thurs : 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Salvation Army
3015 N. Main (near 13 Mile), Royal Oak
(248) 585-5600
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
God’s Helping Hands of Michigan
2191 Avon Industrial Rochester Hills https://sites.google.com/site/
Food and clothing for men, women, and families
FOOD: GROCERIES AND MEALS
Focus: HOPE
1355 Oakman Blvd, Detroit
(313) 494-5500
Open Hands: St. John’s Episcopal Church Emergency Food Pantry
26998 Woodward, Royal Oak
(248) 546-1255
Must present photo ID showing Oakland County resi-dence.
Mondays: 12:30pm – 2:45pm
Saturdays: 9:30am – 11:45am
Closed on Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Mar. 26, and Mar. 28.
Renaissance Vineyard Church
1841 Pinecrest, Ferndale
Food pantry by appointment: (248) 545-4664
Clawson Food Pantry
3rd Monday of each month 5:30-7pm
Grace Apostolic Church Youth Chapel 700 E. Elmwood, Clawson
(248) 307-0850
Right Road Community Development
1560 Wordsworth, Ferndale
(248) 548-8960
3rd Sat of the month: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Royal Oak First United Methodist Church Sack Lunch Program
320 W. 7th, Royal Oak
(248) 541-4100
Sack lunches or snack packs.
Monday – Friday: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Ten Mile Free Will Baptist
74 W. 10 Mile, Madison Heights
(248) 541-5152
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday by appointment
Salvation Army
3015 N. Main St. (near 13 Mile), Royal Oak
(248) 585-5600
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
South Oakland Community Lunch Program Genesis
309 N. Main, Royal Oak
(248) 542-2266
2nd Saturday of each month: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
St. Mary’s Rectory
730 S. Lafayette (corner of Lincoln), Royal Oak
Must be Royal Oak resident, show photo ID.
Mon, Tues & Thurs: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Yad Ezra
2850 W. 11 Mile, Berkley
(248) 548-3663
Must show photo ID, proof of income, and Social Security card for each member of the household.
Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Zion Lutheran Church Food Pantry
143 Albany, Ferndale
(248) 398-5510
Photo ID and registration required on 3rd Wednesday of the month. 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
REFERRALS
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency South
Call for assistance. Must live in Oakland County. (248) 209-2600
Haven
(248) 334-1274 (staffed crisis line)
(877) 922-1274 (toll free)
(248) 334-1284 (business number)
Oakland County’s 24-hour domestic violence and sexual assault agency. www.haven-oakland.org
Common Ground
(248) 456-0909 (24-hour crisis line)
(800) 231-1127 (toll free)
Referral service and crisis counseling. www.commongroundsanctuary.org
COUNSELING
For a list of free and low cost adult counseling options, see https://oaklandcounty115.com/2015/12/28/resources-for-adults-seeking-counseling/
