Algonac
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Local offices in Algonac
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Algonac Housing Commission
Help here
- Affordable senior and family housingAsk about low-income housing for seniors and families in Algonac.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on algonachousing.org
Local office · City office
Algonac City Hall
805 St. Clair River Drive, Algonac, MI 48001
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, permits, records, and questions for city staff.Read more
- Utility billingPay your city water bill online or contact the city about your bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofalgonac.org
Library · Regional office
Algonac-Clay Library
2011 St. Clair River Drive, Algonac, MI 48001
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get printing, scanning, and fax services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sccl.lib.mi.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Algonac first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Cafe
Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit
25 miles from the center of Algonac15879 East Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48205
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2 PM. Hot meals served at 11:15
- Tue10 AM to 2 PM. Hot meals served at 11:15
- Wed10 AM to 2 PM. Hot meals served at 11:15
- Thu10 AM to 2 PM. Hot meals served at 11:15
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM. Hot meals served at 11:15
Who can come: Guests in need.
Listed on dgmdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit Food Pantry
Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit
25 miles from the center of Algonac15879 East Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48205
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 2 PM. By appointment
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM. By appointment
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 48205, 48224, 48225, 48234, and 48236.
What to bring: Appointment required. Call to schedule.
Listed on dgmdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Conner Community Center
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
27 miles from the center of Algonac4390 Conner St, Detroit, MI 48215
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4 PM to 5 PM. Dinner
- Tue8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4 PM to 5 PM. Dinner
- Wed8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4 PM to 5 PM. Dinner
- Thu8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4 PM to 5 PM. Dinner
- Fri8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4 PM to 5 PM. Dinner
- Sat8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
Who can come: All are welcome; meals are for men, women, and children.
What to bring: No eligibility criteria.
Listed on cskdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Capuchin Services Center: Shoppers' Choice Food Pantry
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
30 miles from the center of Algonac6333 Medbury St, Detroit, MI 48211
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 4 PM
- Tue8:30 AM to 4 PM
- Wed8:30 AM to 4 PM
- Thu8:30 AM to 4 PM
- Fri8:30 AM to 4 PM
What to bring: Call to schedule an initial appointment for a needs assessment.
Listed on cskdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Meldrum Community Center
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
31 miles from the center of Algonac1264 Meldrum St, Detroit, MI 48207
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Tue8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Wed8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Thu8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Fri8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
Who can come: All are welcome; meals are for men, women, and children.
What to bring: No eligibility criteria.
Listed on cskdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Hot Community Meal & Outfitted for Good
FOCUS Detroit
32 miles from the center of Algonac933 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48203
Hours
- Sat12 PM to 1:30 PM (1st and 3rd of the month). First come, first served
Listed on focusna.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Algonac
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
2300 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Blue Water Community Action
3403 Lapeer Rd, Port Huron, MI 48060-3008
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Clair County
Algonac is in St. Clair County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, St. Clair County Office
220 Fort Street, Port Huron, MI 48060
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesVisit the county office for help with state health and human services programs.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the state office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 2-1-1, serving St. Clair County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or visit 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uwstclair.org
Public health · County office
St. Clair County Health Department
3415 28th Street, Port Huron, MI 48060
Help here
- Public health services and clinicsGet immunizations, health screenings, clinic services, and help with public health concerns.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stclaircounty.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
St. Clair County Community Mental Health
3111 Electric Avenue, Port Huron, MI 48060
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health, substance use, and recovery support for yourself or your family.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scccmh.org
Older adults · County office
St. Clair County Commission on Aging
200 Grand River Avenue, Suite 203, Port Huron, MI 48060
Help here
- Senior services informationFind county resources and services for adults age 60 and older.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stclaircounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services (Area Agency on Aging 1-B)
29100 Northwestern Highway, Suite 400, Southfield, MI 48034
Help here
- Information and assistance for older adultsGet information about services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers in St. Clair County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ageways.org
Michigan programs by kind of help
These are run by Michigan and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Michigan 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988