Northville
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Local offices in Northville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Northville Housing Commission, Allen Terrace
401 High Street, Northville, MI 48167
Help here
- Senior apartmentsAdults age 62 and older can apply for independent apartments at Allen Terrace.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northvillemi.hosted.civiclive.com
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Questions, Public Works Department
215 W Main Street, Northville, MI 48167
Help here
- Utility billingContact the city with questions about utility bills and payments.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofnorthvillemi.gov
Local office · City office
Northville City Hall
215 W Main Street, Northville, MI 48167
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help finding city departments, records, and local government services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofnorthvillemi.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northville Senior Services, Northville Community Center
303 W Main Street, Northville, MI 48167
Help here
- Senior programs and supportOlder adults can ask about activities, transportation, meal programs, and other senior services.
- Medical equipment loansNorthville and Novi residents can ask to borrow wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and other medical equipment.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northvilleparksandrec.org
Library · Regional office
Northville District Library
212 W Cady Street, Northville, MI 48167
Help here
- Library cards and library resourcesResidents in the library service area can get a library card and use library resources and programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northville.lib.mi.us
City of Northville, Michigan website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Northville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Christine's Food Pantry
St. Christine Christian Services
12 miles from the center of Northville22303 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
12 miles from the center of Northville22261 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
Food 4 U
Redford Brightmoor Initiative
12 miles from the center of Northville12065 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
Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry
12 miles from the center of Northville20740 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
15 miles from the center of Northville15000 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
19 miles from the center of Northville6945 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 Northville
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
Offices for all of Oakland County
Northville 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
- 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