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Local offices in Bloomfield Hills
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall to find local help with food, housing, bills, transportation, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
45 E Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for city records, voting help, permits, and other city services.Read more
- Property tax billsPay your city property tax bill at City Hall or use the city’s online payment service.
- Library access and materials pickupUse the small lending library in City Hall or request Baldwin Library materials for pickup there.
- Water and sewer bill helpThe city directs residents to Oakland County Water Resources for water and sewer billing and payments.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bloomfieldhills.gov
Local office · City office
Department of Public Works
1805 Kensington Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Help here
- Road and street maintenanceReport road problems, snow and ice concerns, or damaged city street signs to Public Works.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bloomfieldhills.gov
City of Bloomfield Hills website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bloomfield Hills first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Community Choice Market
Forgotten Harvest
9.8 miles from the center of Bloomfield Hills15000 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
Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry
12 miles from the center of Bloomfield Hills20740 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 meals
Hot Community Meal & Outfitted for Good
FOCUS Detroit
12 miles from the center of Bloomfield Hills933 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
Free meals
St. Christine Christian Services Soup Kitchen
St. Christine Christian Services
13 miles from the center of Bloomfield Hills22261 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
St. Christine's Food Pantry
St. Christine Christian Services
13 miles from the center of Bloomfield Hills22303 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
Food pantry
Food 4 U
Redford Brightmoor Initiative
13 miles from the center of Bloomfield Hills12065 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
Nonprofits that serve Bloomfield Hills
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
Forgotten Harvest
15000 W. Eight Mile Rd., Oak Park, MI 48237
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
21405 Trolley Industrial Dr., Taylor, MI 48180
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
Lakeshore Legal Aid
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
Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency
196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, PO Box 430598, Pontiac, MI 48343-0598
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Bloomfield Hills
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Bloomfield Hills. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Oakland County Michigan Works! Pontiac
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
6.4 miles away
1850 North Perry St., Pontiac, MI 48340
Hours: 8:00-5:00 M, Tu, Thr, Fri and 8:00-7:00 Wed
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 24, 2026
American Job Center
Oakland County Michigan Works! Troy
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
7.1 miles away
550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083
Hours: 8-5 M-F
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 2026
American Job Center
Oakland County Michigan Works! Waterford
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
11 miles away
7500 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Michigan
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Oakland County MichiganWorks!
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, #437, Waterford, MI 48328
Workforce board
Michigan Workforce Development Board
320 S. Walnut St., Lansing, MI 48933
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Oakland County
Bloomfield Hills is in Oakland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Oakland County WIC, Pontiac
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children can get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Public health · County office
Oakland County WIC, Southfield
27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield, MI 48076
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children can get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Pontiac Office
51111 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesContact the state office for help with benefits and family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Housing help · County office
Oakland County Neighborhood and Housing Development
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- Home Improvement ProgramEligible homeowners can apply for an interest-free loan for needed home repairs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · County office
Oakland County Health Division
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccinations and other public health services at the county health centers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
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.
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