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Novi Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Novi, 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
Phone888-783-8190
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, older adults, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Its Oakland office sits in Pontiac and serves Novi residents as part of Oakland County. New clients can call the hotline 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
HoursCall for intake hours

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. Oakland County lists the association as the legal aid provider for Novi residents.2

Food

Novi Food PantryFree food pantry
Websitefaithnovi.org
Phone248-349-2345
Address44400 W. Ten Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48375
HoursEvery other Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The Novi Food Pantry is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1981 by the Novi Ministers Association. It provides food assistance to people living in the Novi area. Food is distributed at Faith Community Presbyterian Church every other Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Bring a current photo ID to sign up.3

Forgotten Harvest, Tawheed Center of NoviFree mobile food pantry
Websiteforgottenharvest.org
Phone248-967-1500
Address24101 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48375
HoursFirst and third Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; registration 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Forgotten Harvest runs a mobile pantry at the Tawheed Center of Novi on the first and third Saturday of each month. Distribution runs from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with registration from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The pantry is open to the public.4

Social services

Oakland County Michigan Works! NoviJob search help, training and benefit applications
Websiteoaklandcountymi.gov
Phone248-926-1820
Address31186 Beck Rd, Novi, MI 48377
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Oakland County Michigan Works! Novi helps job seekers with job search help, training, and applications for state benefits. Staff at the Novi office can guide residents through a MI Bridges application for SNAP and other benefits. The office sits at 31186 Beck Road.5

Michigan 211Free, confidential referrals to local help
Websitemi211.org
Phone211 or 844-875-9211
AddressNo walk-in address; phone and online help only
Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Michigan 211 is a free, confidential service that connects Michigan residents with local health and human service programs. Callers can ask for help with food, housing, utility bills, and other needs in their ZIP code. The line is open 24 hours a day.6

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

Footnotes

  1. Lakeshore Legal Aid, About Us. The Pontiac office address and walk-in hours rest on listings, not on the firm’s own site; the hotline number is from the firm’s own site. ↩

  2. Legal Aid and Defender Association, ladadetroit.org. Novi listed under Legal Aid and Defender: Oakland County, Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention. ↩

  3. Faith Community Presbyterian Church, Food Pantry. Church address and office phone: Faith Community Presbyterian Church, Emergency Action Plan. An AgeWays listing gives a second-Monday distribution with an 8:30 a.m. start; call ahead to confirm the schedule: AgeWays, Food Assistance Resources. ↩

  4. Forgotten Harvest, Find Food. Address, days and contact number: City of Novi, Food Assistance Programs. A Lemontree listing gives a noon end time for the same distribution; call ahead to confirm: Lemontree, Tawheed Center of Novi / Forgotten Harvest. ↩

  5. Oakland County Michigan Works!, About. SNAP and MI Bridges help at the Novi office: City of Novi, Community Resource Reference Guide. A 2026 county directory lists Monday to Friday hours as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while the county site lists 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Oakland County, Find Help Build Futures. ↩

  6. Michigan 211, About Michigan 211. Also listed in the City of Novi, Community Resource Reference Guide. ↩

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  2. Southfield Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  3. Sterling Heights Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  4. Troy Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  5. Warren Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  6. Westland Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  7. Wyoming Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  8. Ann Arbor Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  9. Clinton Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  10. Dearborn Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.

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