Ann Arbor
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Local offices in Ann Arbor
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Supportive Connections
Help here
- Social support and referralsAsk for help finding support with housing, behavioral health, substance use, or other difficult situations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on a2gov.org
Housing help · City office
Ann Arbor Housing Commission
727 Miller Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply online for available affordable housing or rental assistance waiting lists.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on a2gov.org
Local office · City office
Customer Service Center
301 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Help here
- City service and utility supportGet help with water bills, city payments, and requests about streets, waste, traffic, and parking.
- Water utility bill assistance informationContact the city about water bills and possible payment delays for eligible customers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on a2gov.org
Older adults · City office
Ann Arbor Senior Center
1320 Baldwin Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Help here
- Older adult programs and resource helpJoin programs or call staff for help finding food, housing, transportation, health, and other local resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on a2gov.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Southeast Ann Arbor Service Center
1201 E. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Help here
- Job seeker and workforce servicesVisit the service center for help finding work, training, and employment support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michiganworks.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State Ann Arbor Branch Office
295 N. Maple Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver licenses, state identification, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
Ann Arbor District Library
Help here
- Public library servicesUse library collections, digital resources, programs, and public gathering spaces.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aadl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Services
301 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs and ask about reduced fees for eligible residents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on a2gov.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Ann Arbor first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Food 4 U
Redford Brightmoor Initiative
26 miles from the center of Ann Arbor12065 West Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48223
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 9:30 AM (last of the month). Last Saturday of the month
Who can come: All are welcome.
What to bring: No registration required.
Listed on rbidetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Christine's Food Pantry
St. Christine Christian Services
26 miles from the center of Ann Arbor22303 Fenkell, Detroit, MI 48223
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 2:30 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 48223 and 48219.
What to bring: Bring ID showing your ZIP code, a green client service card, and a bag or cart to carry groceries.
Listed on sccsdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St. Christine Christian Services Soup Kitchen
St. Christine Christian Services
26 miles from the center of Ann Arbor22261 Fenkell, Detroit, MI 48223
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 2 PM. Until meals run out
Listed on sccsdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry
26 miles from the center of Ann Arbor20740 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48219
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 6 PM. Closed first Monday of the month
- Tue2 PM to 7 PM. Closed last week of the month
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM. Closed last week of the month
What to bring: Appointment required. Closed the first Monday of the month and the last week of the month.
Listed on brightmoorconnection.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Community Choice Market
Forgotten Harvest
30 miles from the center of Ann Arbor15000 W. Eight Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 5:30 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
What to bring: Appointment required. Appointments are booking several months in advance.
Listed on forgottenharvest.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
All Saints Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
31 miles from the center of Ann Arbor6945 Wagner, Detroit, MI 48210
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
- Thu1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri1 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: People living in ZIP code 48209 or 48210, with low income at or below 130% of Area Median Income for household size.
What to bring: Appointment required. Bring identification and a Client Service Card; new clients can get a card after an assessment.
Listed on ccsem.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ann Arbor
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 Gatherers
1 Carrot Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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
Michigan Advocacy Program
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
Washtenaw, County of
415 W. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Washtenaw County Public Health WIC Clinic
555 Towner St, Building 1, Room 105, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washtenaw.org
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Washtenaw County Office
22 Center St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Help here
- State assistance programsVisit or contact the office for help with state food, cash, and health coverage programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Human services · Regional office
United Way for Southeastern Michigan 2-1-1
Help here
- Community help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, health, and transportation.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Housing help · County office
Housing Access for Washtenaw County
Help here
- Housing crisis intake and referralsCall for an intake and referrals to shelter and housing resources if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingaccess.net
Public health · County office
Washtenaw County Health Department
555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washtenaw.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health
555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportCall for help with mental health or substance use concerns, including urgent crisis support and connection to care.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washtenaw.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
- United Way for Southeastern Michigan 2-1-1
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