If your family is feeling the pinch with SNAP funding on hold, you’re not alone — and Livingston County is full of organizations ready to help. We’ve rounded up local resources where you can find free groceries, community meals, and kid-friendly food programs to make things a little easier.
Local Food Pantries and Food Banks
Pinckney
- Arise United Methodist Church — 11211 Dexter-Pinckney Rd. Open Saturdays 10:30 AM–12 PM. No appointment needed.
- Farley Hill Food Pantry (Pinckney Community Schools) — 8110 Farley Rd. Thursdays 5–6:30 PM during school year; summer hours vary.
- St. Mary Catholic Church Pantry — Call (734) 878-3161 for appointment.
- Pinckney Community Schools Mobile Food Pantry — 2nd Wednesday monthly, 4:30–6 PM at Pinckney High School.
Hamburg
- St. Paul Lutheran Church Pantry — 7701 E. M-36. Wednesdays 1–7 PM. No appointment needed.
Brighton
- Bountiful Harvest — 290 E. Grand River Ave. Client-choice pantry. Hours: Tue–Fri Noon–4 PM; Sat 9 AM–Noon. Free hot breakfast Saturdays.
- Green Oak Free Methodist Church — 10111 Fieldcrest Dr. Mon–Fri 8 AM–2 PM.
- Heather Oaks Pantry — 6159 Grand River Rd. Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM.
Whitmore Lake
- Northfield Human Services — 9075 Brookside Dr. Tuesdays 10 AM–4 PM. Grocery delivery Mondays by appointment.
Howell
- Gleaners Shared Harvest Pantry — 5924 Sterling Dr. Mon–Fri by appointment; Fresh Market Wednesdays 10 AM–1 PM & 5–7 PM.
- St. Joseph Pantry — 440 E. Washington St. Saturdays 9 AM–Noon.
- SonRise Church — 1130 W. Highland Rd. Mon 6:30–8:30 PM; Tue 9:30–11:30 AM (appointment required).
- Salvation Army Livingston County — 503 Lake St. By appointment.
Hartland
- Community Sharing Outreach Center — Highland, MI (serves Hartland). Tuesdays 10 AM–1 PM; 2nd Tuesday 6–8 PM; 2nd Saturday 10 AM–Noon.
Fowlerville
- Family Impact Center — 9430 W. Grand River Ave. Tue & Thu 10 AM–4 PM; Thu evening 6–8 PM; Fri 10 AM–2 PM.
South Lyon
- Active Faith Community Services — 553 S. Lafayette St. Mon, Wed, Thu 10 AM–5 PM; food distribution Mondays 11 AM–5:45 PM.
Dexter
- Faith in Action Pantry — 2716 Baker Rd. Mon Noon–4 PM; Wed 3–7 PM.
- Dexter Senior Center — 7720 Ann Arbor St. Call for details.
Community Meals & Free Food Events
- Bountiful Harvest (Brighton) — Free hot breakfast Saturdays 8 AM–Noon; Friday dinners 4–6 PM.
- Fish & Loaves (Brighton) — Free community dinner Sundays 5:30–6:15 PM.
- The Welcome Table (Fowlerville) — Free hot meal Thursdays 6–7 PM at St. Agnes Catholic Church.
- Lasagna Love — Sign up online for a free lasagna delivered by a local volunteer.
Blessing Boxes, Little Free Pantries & Community Fridges
- The Giving Box (Pinckney) — 220 S. Howell St., on porch of Village Hall.
- Brighton Imagination Station Pantry — Near playground bathrooms downtown.
- Howell Free Pantry — Howell City Depot lot near Summit Gardens.
(Tip: Livingston Hunger Council and local Facebook groups often share updated lists.)
💕 Ways to Help Others
If your family can give back, these groups welcome donations or volunteers. A few cans of soup, a bag of rice, or an hour stocking shelves can make a big difference.
More Local Resources
- 211 Helpline: Call 211 or visit mi211.org for up-to-date info on food, housing, and family resources.
- Feeding America: Find additional pantries at feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank.
Macaroni KID Livingston is here to support local families—whether it’s finding fun things to do or helping when times are tough. Because being part of Livingston County means showing up for each other—and we’re always here to help you find what your family needs.
