Oak Park

Local offices in Oak Park

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing and Collections

  14000 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237

  Help here

  • Water bill payment and account helpGet help with your city water bill, billing account, or water meter questions.Apply online
  • Utility bill assistance referralsFind organizations the city lists for help paying utility bills and contact them to ask about eligibility.
  Call 248-691-7470DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Oak Park Senior Programs

  14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237

  Help here

  • 50 Up Club programsJoin senior activities and drop-in programs at the Community Center.
  • Meals on Wheels informationCall to ask about home-delivered meals available in Oak Park.
  Call 248-691-7555DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Oak Park Secretary of State Branch Office

  13401 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for Michigan driver and vehicle services, including state identification and license transactions.
  Call 888-767-6424DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Oak Park Public Library

  14200 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237

  Help here

  • Library materials and public programsGet library materials, information, and programs for learning and recreation.
  Call 248-691-7480DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall and Community Resource Center

  14000 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237

  Help here

  • City information and resident requestsCall or send a request to reach the city department that can help with your question.
  Call 248-691-7400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Oak Park Recreation Department

  14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind city classes, activities, events, and programs for residents of all ages.
  Call 248-691-7555DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Oak Park website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Community Choice Market

  Forgotten Harvest

  1.4 miles from the center of Oak Park

  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

  4.3 miles from the center of Oak Park

  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

• Food pantry

  Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry

  4.9 miles from the center of Oak Park

  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

• Free meals

  St. Christine Christian Services Soup Kitchen

  St. Christine Christian Services

  6 miles from the center of Oak Park

  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

  St. Christine's Food Pantry

  St. Christine Christian Services

  6 miles from the center of Oak Park

  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

• Food pantry

  Food 4 U

  Redford Brightmoor Initiative

  6.4 miles from the center of Oak Park

  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

Nonprofits that serve Oak Park

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

Job help near Oak Park

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 Oak Park. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  SEMCA Michigan Works! Highland Park American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6 miles away

  144 E Manchester Street, Highland Park, MI 48203

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

  Call 313-826-0299DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 27, 2026

• American Job Center

  Oakland County Michigan Works! Troy

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6 miles away

  550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

  Hours: 8-5 M-F

  Call 248-823-5101DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 2026

• American Job Center

  Michigan Works! Service Center - Warren

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  8.6 miles away

  30500 Van Dyke Avenue, Warren, MI 48093-7220

  Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 586-574-2170DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

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

Oak Park 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.
  Call 248-858-1272DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 248-858-1272DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 248-975-4800DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 248-858-0493DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 844-875-9211Website

  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
  Call 248-858-1280DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com

Everything in Oakland 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