Yale

Local offices in Yale

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

• Local office · City office

  Yale City Hall

  111 W. Mechanic St., Yale, MI 48097

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsPay city water and sewer bills through the City Clerk.Read more
  Call 810-387-3311DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yalemi.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Yale Senior Center

  3 First St., Yale, MI 48097

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for activities and local senior services.
  Call 810-387-3720DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Yale Branch Library

  2 Jones St., Yale, MI 48097

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, copying, scanning, faxing, and the meeting room.
  Call 810-387-2940DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Yale website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Cafe

  Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit

  49 miles from the center of Yale

  15879 East Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48205

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 2 PM. Hot meals served at 11:15
  • Tue10 AM to 2 PM. Hot meals served at 11:15
  • Wed10 AM to 2 PM. Hot meals served at 11:15
  • Thu10 AM to 2 PM. Hot meals served at 11:15
  • Fri10 AM to 2 PM. Hot meals served at 11:15

  Who can come: Guests in need.

  Call 313-743-0477DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit Food Pantry

  Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit

  49 miles from the center of Yale

  15879 East Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48205

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 2 PM. By appointment
  • Fri10 AM to 2 PM. By appointment

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 48205, 48224, 48225, 48234, and 48236.

  What to bring: Appointment required. Call to schedule.

  Call 313-743-0477DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Hot Community Meal & Outfitted for Good

  FOCUS Detroit

  51 miles from the center of Yale

  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

• Free grocery market

  Community Choice Market

  Forgotten Harvest

  51 miles from the center of Yale

  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

• Food pantry

  Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry

  54 miles from the center of Yale

  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

Nonprofits that serve Yale

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

Offices for all of St. Clair County

Yale is in St. Clair County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, St. Clair County Office

  220 Fort Street, Port Huron, MI 48060

  Help here

  • State benefits and family servicesVisit the county office for help with state health and human services programs.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the state office.
  Call 810-966-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Michigan 2-1-1, serving St. Clair County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or visit 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  St. Clair County Health Department

  3415 28th Street, Port Huron, MI 48060

  Help here

  • Public health services and clinicsGet immunizations, health screenings, clinic services, and help with public health concerns.
  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 810-987-5300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  St. Clair County Community Mental Health

  3111 Electric Avenue, Port Huron, MI 48060

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health, substance use, and recovery support for yourself or your family.Read more
  Call 810-985-8900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  St. Clair County Commission on Aging

  200 Grand River Avenue, Suite 203, Port Huron, MI 48060

  Help here

  • Senior services informationFind county resources and services for adults age 60 and older.
  Call 810-989-6900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services (Area Agency on Aging 1-B)

  29100 Northwestern Highway, Suite 400, Southfield, MI 48034

  Help here

  • Information and assistance for older adultsGet information about services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers in St. Clair County.
  Call 248-357-2255DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in St. Clair 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