Howell

Local offices in Howell

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · Regional office

  Central Michigan 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 866-561-2500Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centralmichigan211.org

• Utilities · City office

  City of Howell Utility Billing

  611 E. Grand River Ave., 2nd Floor, Howell, MI 48843

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsPay a water or sewer bill or ask for help with utility billing.
  Call 517-546-3500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhowell.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Howell City Hall

  611 E. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and information.
  Call 517-546-3500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhowell.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Howell Senior Center

  1661 N. Latson Rd., Howell, MI 48843

  Help here

  • Senior programs and supportAdults age 50 and older can find social, recreation, health, and educational programs.
  Call 517-545-0219DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on howellrecreation.org

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Michigan Works! Southeast Livingston Service Center

  1200 Byron Rd., Howell, MI 48843

  Help here

  • Job search and trainingGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and job training.
  Call 517-546-7450DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mwse.org

• State office

  Michigan Secretary of State Howell Branch

  1448 Lawson Dr., Howell, MI 48843

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver and vehicle transactions, including licenses and state ID services.
  Call 888-767-6424DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Howell Carnegie District Library

  314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books, public computers, research help, and learning programs.Read more
  Call 517-546-0720DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on howelllibrary.org

City of Howell website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Howell first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  St. Christine's Food Pantry

  St. Christine Christian Services

  37 miles from the center of Howell

  22303 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.

  Call 313-543-1527DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sccsdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  St. Christine Christian Services Soup Kitchen

  St. Christine Christian Services

  37 miles from the center of Howell

  22261 Fenkell, Detroit, MI 48223

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 2 PM. Until meals run out
  Call 313-255-0312DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sccsdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry

  38 miles from the center of Howell

  20740 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.

  Call 313-740-7688DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on brightmoorconnection.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Food 4 U

  Redford Brightmoor Initiative

  38 miles from the center of Howell

  12065 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.

  Call 313-326-4947DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on rbidetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Community Choice Market

  Forgotten Harvest

  39 miles from the center of Howell

  15000 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.

  Call 248-268-7756DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on forgottenharvest.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Hot Community Meal & Outfitted for Good

  FOCUS Detroit

  44 miles from the center of Howell

  933 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48203

  Hours

  • Sat12 PM to 1:30 PM (1st and 3rd of the month). First come, first served
  Call 866-267-3083DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on focusna.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Howell

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Livingston County

Howell is in Livingston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Livingston County WIC

  2300 E Grand River Ave, Suite 102, Howell, MI 48843

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 517-546-5459DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Livingston County

  2300 E Grand River Ave, Suite 1, Howell, MI 48843

  Help here

  • Food, health, cash, child care, and utility assistanceApply for state benefits or get help with an existing benefits case.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child support servicesGet information and help with state child support services.Read more
  Call 517-548-0200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov

• Public health · County office

  Livingston County Health Department

  2300 E Grand River Ave, Suite 102, Howell, MI 48843

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, health education, and help with other public health needs.
  Call 517-546-9850DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Livingston County Courts

  204 S Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843

  Help here

  • Court self-help and legal resourcesFind free or low-cost resources to help understand court matters and prepare for next steps.
  • Child support court mattersGet information about child support cases handled by the county courts.
  Call 517-546-8079DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging 1-B

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can call for information about local services and support.
  Call 800-852-7795Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ageways.org

• Veterans · County office

  Livingston County Veteran Services

  1420 Lawson Dr, Howell, MI 48843

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their dependents can get help finding and applying for benefits and support services.
  Call 517-546-6338DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov

Everything in Livingston County

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