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Farmington Hills Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Farmington Hills, Michigan that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Michigan page.

Lakeshore Legal Aid, Oakland officeFree civil legal help
Websitelakeshorelegalaid.org
Phone248-530-9330
Address35 W. Huron, Suite 701, Pontiac, MI 48342
HoursWalk-in hours Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lakeshore Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal help to low income people and seniors in southeast Michigan. Its Oakland office sits in Pontiac and serves Farmington Hills residents as part of Oakland County. New clients can call its Counsel and Advocacy Law Line at 888-783-8190.1

Legal Aid and Defender AssociationFree civil legal help in Oakland County
Websiteladadetroit.org
Phone313-967-5800
Address7650 Second Ave, Suite 120, Detroit, MI 48202

The Legal Aid and Defender Association provides free civil legal help to residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties who cannot afford an attorney. Its services cover eviction defense, foreclosure prevention, family law, public benefits and criminal record expungement. The office sits in Detroit and serves Farmington Hills residents as part of Oakland County.2

Food

CARES of Farmington Hills, Family PantryFree food pantry
Websitecaresfh.org
Phone248-474-8231
Address27835 Shiawassee Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
HoursTuesday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., first three full weeks of the month; by appointment only

CARES of Farmington Hills runs a family pantry that provides groceries to households in Farmington Hills, Farmington, Livonia, Redford Township, Southfield, Northville, Novi and West Bloomfield. Guests must register and book an appointment before a first visit, and proof of residency is needed at registration. The pantry serves about 700 households each month.3

Oakland HOPE Food PantryFree groceries
Websiteoaklandhope.org
Phone248-309-3658
Address20 E. Walton Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48340
HoursTuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oakland HOPE runs a client choice food pantry that provides groceries free of charge to Oakland County residents. The pantry sits in Pontiac and serves Farmington Hills residents as part of Oakland County. Bring a government issued photo ID. Clients can visit once every seven days, and no appointment is required.4

Social services

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA)Help with bills, housing and food
Websiteolhsa.org
Phone248-209-2600
Address196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48343-0598

The Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, known as OLHSA, is the Community Action Agency for Oakland and Livingston counties. It provides help with utility and water assistance, housing stability, Head Start early learning and weatherization. Many services are provided virtually. Call 248-209-2600 to find out if an in-person appointment is needed.5

The Salvation Army, Farmington Hills CorpsEmergency help with food and bills
Websitecentralusa.salvationarmy.org
Phone248-477-1153
Address27500 Shiawassee Rd, Farmington, MI 48336
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Salvation Army Farmington Hills Corps offers emergency help to local families, including a food pantry and utility assistance by appointment. Call ahead to confirm pantry hours and appointment rules.6

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Lakeshore Legal Aid, About Us. Free civil legal help for low income people and seniors: Oakland County Probate Court, Resources. ↩

  2. Legal Aid and Defender Association, Services. Farmington Hills listed under Legal Aid and Defender: Oakland County, Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention. ↩

  3. CARES of Farmington Hills, Family Pantry and Contact. ↩

  4. Oakland HOPE, Food Pantry. ↩

  5. OLHSA, Contact Us. ↩

  6. The Salvation Army, Farmington Hills Corps. Energy assistance by appointment: The Salvation Army USA, Energy Assistance Great Lakes Division. ↩

  1. Grand Rapids Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  2. Lansing Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  3. Livonia Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  4. Sterling Heights Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  5. Troy Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.

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