The Ann Arbor Observer’s guide to food, shelter, and assistance
The Ann Arbor Thrift Shop, a gently-used clothing store that also offers emergency aid for individuals in the Ann Arbor School District who are connected with local social services agencies
734.662.6771
Friends in Deed, a social ministry focusing on emergency financial assistance, car repair and clothing and household items in Washtenaw County
734.484.4357
Manchester Community Resource Center, MI Works, food pantry, and temporary financial assistance for those in the Manchester area
734.428.7722
Faith in Action, faith-based assistance and resource center for those in the Chelsea/Dexter area
734.475.3305
House by the Side of the Road, free clothing and small household items for children and families, 734.769.4085
Salvation Army of Washtenaw County, food pantry, soup kitchen, clothing, a family shelter, transitional housing and counseling for veterans, emergency and disaster relief, utility assistance, and eviction prevention.
734.668.5353 Ann Arbor; 734.482.4700 Ypsilanti
SOS Community Services, food, utility assistance, bus tokens, and other resources for folks living paycheck-to-paycheck to overcome financial emergencies without becoming homeless, 734.485.8730; Food pantry 734.484.9945
Community Action Network, partners with children, youth, and families from under-resourced Washtenaw County neighborhoods (includes meals for children and youth during After School Programs & Educational Summer Camps, as well as weekly food distributions & on-site emergency food pantries), 734.994.2985
Peace Neighborhood Center offers case management family services and resources (emotional, financial, food) as well as services to help youth succeed, 734.662.3564
