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2023 Holiday Assistance as of 11/07/23
• Check with your city hall to see if your city has a Goodfellows organization.
Oakland County:
➢ Neighborhood House: 248-651-5836. Providing Thanksgiving & Christmas food baskets
to registered clients.
➢ Troy People Concerned: 248-528-9199 or email [email protected]. Providing
Thanksgiving & Christmas food baskets. Must be a Troy resident for at least 6 months, &
complete an application verifying income & number of people in the household.
Deadline is November 3, 2023. Assistance is provided on a first come first served basis.
➢ Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry: 248-628-3933. 1060 S. Lapeer, Oxford. Thanksgiving
food assistance.
➢ Salvation Army: Applications must be filed by appointment at a corps community center
according to the recipient’s zip code. Thanksgiving & Christmas Assistance:
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/usc/location-search/
Call to register: Farmington Hills- 248-477-1153; Pontiac- 248-334- 2407; Royal Oak-
248-585-5600.
➢ Lake Orion Lions Club: 248-975-6378. Christmas baskets for Lake Orion residents in
need.
➢ Open Door Outreach Center: 248-360-2930. Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas
assistance to seniors and adults with disabilities who are current clients.
➢ The Philip House: 248-532-0023. Holiday Assistance Application will open on October 15
and the deadline is December 5, 2023.
https://link.edgepilot.com/s/afb350a8/M9xtcs15UUmlc8Kqa1vWSQ?u=https://forms.gl
e/fikV7SjNuH4Uzahj8
Free Thanksgiving Dinner will be delivered by 6PM on November 23. Please register by
November 15,2023: Giving Thanks Event Registration (google.com)
➢ Forgotten Harvest: Turkeys are typically distributed through their regular pantry
rotation. People can visit https://www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food to find pantries.
➢ Catholic Charities of SEM: 855-882-2736. Adopt a Family Program. Families must be
nominated by a parish or a partner organization.
➢ The Baldwin Center: 248-332-6101. Provides a holiday food basket.
➢ Southfield Goodfellows: Christmas Program.
https://www.cityofsouthfield.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/2021-goodfellows-
application-.pdf Complete application and return to the Southfield Human Services
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Department, c/o Southfield Goodfellows 26000 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076.
Southfield and Lathrup Village residents only. Deadline is October 13 at 4PM.
➢ Farmington Area Goodfellows: Contact Teresa at the Farmington Hills Senior Division at
248-473-1826 or email [email protected]. Provides Christmas assistance to
Farmington and Farmington Hills residents aged 55 or older.
➢ White Lake Goodfellows: No Senior without a Christmas. Provides holiday assistance to
seniors in White Lake. To register, beginning after Thanksgiving: Call the Clerk’s office at
248-698-3300, ext 7, and state that you would like Christmas help with the White Lake
Goodfellows.
➢ Royal Oak Senior Center: 3500 Marais Avenue, Royal Oak. 248-246-3900.
o Tim’s Kitchen: Hot Meals available for dine in or carry out for $5. Days/times will
be advertised in the monthly newsletter.
➢ Center of Hope: 810-610-8167. Thanksgiving Baskets for residents in need in Holly,
Fenton or Linden.
➢ Zelphia’s Community Kitchen: 21355 Meadowbrook, Novi. Thanksgiving food box
including a turkey and sides. Registration will be posted on their website soon:
https://www.zelphias.com
➢ Woodside Bible Church: Locations in Pontiac, Royal Oak and Farmington Hills.
Thanksgiving box includes groceries for 6-8 people and a Meijer gift card to purchase a
turkey. One box per family. Registration required. Sign up for a time slot to pick up on
November 19, 2023 from 12:30PM- 3PM at: https://woodsidebible.org/thanksgiving-
boxes/
➢ La Casa Amiga Legal Clinic and Community Programs: 76 Williams, Pontiac. 248-338-
4250. Turkey dinner program.
➢ Mrs. G’s Thankful Helping Hands: St. George Event Center, 43816 Woodward Avenue,
Bloomfield Twp. Free Thanksgiving dinner on November 21, 2023 from 1PM-5PM.
Please RSVP by November 15 by calling or texting 248-929-4184.
➢ Waterford Goodfellows: Email Waterfordgoodfellow[email protected] with any
questions. Christmas Basket available for pick up on December 16. Applications will
be available from November 26-30, 2023. Must live within the Waterford School
District or have a child attending Waterford schools.
Washtenaw County:
➢ Faith in Action: 734-475-3305. Provides Thanksgiving & Christmas assistance to
households in the Chelsea & Dexter school districts. Income must be at or below 200%
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of the federal poverty level. Deadline to sign up for Thanksgiving is the end of October
and for Christmas is October 27.
➢ Chelsea Hospital: Provides a hot meal at no cost on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day.
Please call the Chelsea Senior Center to RSVP: 734-475-9242. The deadline to preorder
meals is one week prior to each holiday.
➢ Washtenaw County Salvation Army: Angel Tree Sign Up for Washtenaw County older
adults or families with children.Register by November 3, 2023 www.saangeltree.org.
➢ Saline Social Service: (734) 429 – 4570 or email [email protected].
Households in need must either live in the Saline area school district, have children
attending Saline schools, or work in the city of Saline and have income at or below 185%
of the federal poverty level. Deadlines for the programs are as follows:
o Adopt a Family: November 2
o Thanksgiving Meal Program: November 2
o December Holiday Meals: November 30
o Extra Holiday Toys: November 30 (For those who missed Adopt a Family)
➢ Food Gatherers Community Kitchen: 312 W. Huron, Ann Arbor. 734-761-2796. Check
this link for additional meal updates for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s as they
are posted. https://www.foodgatherers.org/find-help/holiday-meals/
➢ The Original Cottage Inn: 734-663-3379. 512 E. William St., Ann Arbor. Free Annual
Thanksgiving Meal on 11/23/23 from 10AM-2PM. No registration required.
➢ Aid in Milan: 734-439-8420. Thanksgiving and Christmas programs are available for
Milan Area School District residents and residents of the 48160 zip code, who have
income at or below 150% of the poverty level.
➢ MDHHS-Washtenaw County: 734-481-2000. Provides holiday assistance to seniors age
65 or older who receive MDHHS benefits. Email MDHHS-WashtenawHoliday-
[email protected] or at (734) 481-2014.
➢ Hope Clinic: 518 Harriet Street, Ypsilanti. Thanksgiving Baskets: Reservations are closed,
but remaining baskets will be available on a first come, first served basis on Wednesday
November 22, 2023 10AM-12:30PM. Christmas Bags will be given to individuals coming
in for other services, such as the food pantry. (Bags include things like mugs, hot
chocolate, candy canes, etc.)
➢ Ann Arbor Vineyard Church: 2275 Platt Road, Ann Arbor. Thanksgiving Day meal on
November 24 from 10AM-2PM.
➢ Delonis Center: Free sit down Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 23 at 12:30PM at the
following locations:
o Ypsilanti Freighthouse: 100 Market Place, Ypsilanti.
o Zion Lutheran Day Center: 1501 West Liberty Street, Ann Arbor.
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Macomb County:
➢ St. Thomas Lutheran Church: 586-772-3370. 23801 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe. First come first
served baskets. Thanksgiving baskets will be distributed on November 18, 2023 at
10AM; Christmas baskets will be distributed on December 23, 2023 at 10AM. (They will
have approx. 80 baskets). No eligibility or deadline to apply.
➢ Salvation Army: Applications must be filed by appointment at a corps community center
according to the recipient’s zip code. Christmas assistance: Provides a grocery gift card
for seniors. https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/usc/location-search/
To register, please call:
Mt. Clemens- 586-469-6712 Offers a Community Thanksgiving meal the Wednesday
before Thanksgiving and an Annual Senior Christmas Party.
Warren- 586-754-7400. Offers a Community Thanksgiving meal
➢ Samaritan House: 586-336-9956. Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Programs. Must live
in their service area: Bruce Twp., Armada Twp., Washington Twp., Shelby Twp., Utica, or
Macomb Twp. Clients will receive items to prepare sides (cranberry sauce, canned green
beans, turkey gravy packets, brown sugar, pie crust mix, evaporated milk) and a $25
grocery card to purchase the meat of their choice. Please register by November 4.
➢ Forgotten Harvest: Turkeys will be distributed through their regular pantry rotation.
People can visit https://www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food to find pantries.
➢ Catholic Charities of SEM: 855-882-2736. Adopt a Family Program. Families must be
nominated by a parish or a partner organization.
➢ Roseville Goodfellows: 586-447-2215 10AM-4PM. Provides food baskets to Roseville
seniors. Registration dates not available yet.
➢ Haven Place: 58575 Main Street, New Haven. Free Community Dinner on November 20
and December 16, 2023 5PM-6PM.
➢ Trinity Food Ministry: 45160 Van Dyke, Utica. 586-731-4490. Holiday food baskets
include a frozen turkey or ham and nonperishable food items.
➢ Crosspointe Church: 17275 15 Mile, Clinton Township. Community Thanksgiving Dinner
on November 19 at 4PM.
➢ Lakepointe Church:
o Fitzgerald Recreation Center: 4355 East 9 Mile, Warren. 586-991-1845.
Thanksgiving baskets will be available on November 18,2023 10AM-1PM.
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o Total Sports: 40501 Production Drive, Harrison Twp. Thanksgiving baskets will be
available on November 18,2023 10AM-1PM.
➢ Knights of Columbus Hall: 22040 Ryan Rd, Warren. 586-303-5479. Free Thanksgiving
Meal available for dine in or pick up. 200 meals available on Thursday November 23
from 11:30AM-1:30PM.
➢ Romeo Masonic Hall: 231 Main, Romeo. Community Thanksgiving Dinner on November
23 from 12PM-3PM.
➢ Woodside Bible Church: Locations in Chesterfield and Romeo. Thanksgiving box
includes groceries for 6-8 people and a Meijer gift card to purchase a turkey. One box
per family. Registration required. Sign up for a time slot to pick up on November 19
from 12:30PM- 3PM at: https://woodsidebible.org/thanksgiving-boxes/
Livingston County:
➢ Livingston County Catholic Charities: 517-545-5944, ask for Mary Heymes. Senior
Christmas Blessing project provides a Christmas Box including food, paper products,
personal care items and a Christmas gift. Serves individuals aged 60 or older, with
income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. Deadline is November 22, 2023.
➢ VETLIFE: 1420 Lawson Drive, Howell. Provides Thanksgiving Baskets to Veteran families
Registration is required and coming soon. Check for updates:
https://www.vetlifetoday.org/harvestforheroes
➢ Salvation Army: 3600 E. Grand River Ave, Howell. Thanksgiving & Christmas Sign Up
days: November 15-16, 2023 from 10AM-7PM. Complete the Wish List
https://s3.amazonaws.com/usc-cache.salvationarmy.org/0806c89b-fab0-4be2-972e-
e13b6edeb28c_Wishlist+2019.pdf
➢ American Legion Post 141 3265 W. Grand River, Howell: 3265 W. Grand River, Howell.
Offers a free meal on Christmas Day. Meal delivery available to homebound seniors.
Please call 517-546-2543 for more information.
➢ Cornerstone Church: 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton. Drive Thru Thanksgiving Dinner on
November 22, 2023 10AM-7PM. Reservations required by November 17, by calling 810-
494-4059 or Thanksgiving Dinner To Go 2023 | Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church
(ccbchurch.com)
Monroe County:
➢ Bedford Goodfellows: Christmas Baskets are provided to Bedford residents only.
Applications are available from November 27-December 8
th
at the Bedford Township
Library. Pickup will be December 11, 2023. Email questions to
bedfordgoodfellows@gmail.com.
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➢ Monroe Firefighter’s: St. Joseph Hall located at East Third Street/Kentucky Avenue.
Annual Thanksgiving meal is provided on November 22
rd
. Meal serving times are 3PM,
4PM, 5PM, 6PM. Drive up/Walk up only. Meals will contain turkey, ham, mashed
potatoes with gravy, corn, stuffing and dessert. Vehicles will line up on Second St facing
Kentucky Avenue; Walk ups will line up on Third Street.
➢ Crossroads Community Church: 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg, Ottawa Lake. 734- 854-1301.
Free holiday meal provided on November 18, 2023 via drive-thru, including turkey, fresh
vegetables, and non-perishable sides to feed a family for Thanksgiving. First come first
serve from 9AM-3PM. (Line typically starts forming at 7AM).
➢ Catholic Charities of SEM: 855-882-2736. Adopt a Family Program. Families must be
nominated by a parish or a partner organization.
➢ Salvation Army: 734-241-0440. Provides food baskets and gifts for children (or gift
certificates). Registration will be posted soon: Spirit of Christmas Program:
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/monroe/brighten-the-holidays/
➢ Opportunity Center at the ALCC: 120 Eastchester St., Monroe. 734-241-4313. Free food
box (including a turkey). Dates to be announced. Please show ID to confirm Monroe
County residency.
St. Clair County:
➢ The Salvation Army: 200 Court Street, Port Huron. 810-984- 2679, ext 31. Free
Thanksgiving Dinner on November 23, 2023 from 12PM-2PM.
➢ Community Wesleyan Church: 2415 Gratiot, Marysville. Thanksgiving Food Box,
including a turkey, will be distributed on November 22 between 11AM-1PM.
➢ Down River Helping Hands: 310 South Parker, Marine City. 810-765-3848. Thanksgiving
food basket will be available for pick up on November 18 from 1-3PM. Registration
details to be posted soon.
➢ Marysville Fire Department: 1355 Delaware Avenue, Marysville. Annual Turkey and
food giveaway. Details to be posted soon.
➢ Woodside Bible Church: Algonac. Thanksgiving box includes groceries for 6-8 people
and a Meijer gift card to purchase a turkey. One box per family. Registration required.
Sign up for a time slot to pick up on November 19 from 12:30PM- 3PM at:
https://woodsidebible.org/thanksgiving-boxes/These agencies are intended as referrals only.
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