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Troy Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Troy, 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 Troy 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 Troy residents as part of Oakland County.2

Food

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 Troy residents as part of Oakland County. Bring a government issued photo ID. Clients can visit once every seven days, and no appointment is required.3

United Community Family Services, Food PantryFree food pantry
Websiteucfamilyservices.org 
Phone248-528-0130
Address2033 Austin Drive, Troy, MI 48083
HoursSecond and fourth Fridays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; appointment required

United Community Family Services runs a food pantry in Troy that provides fresh produce, dairy, lean meats and non-perishables. Its Sharehouse Basic Needs Center provides furniture, clothing, baby items and personal care items at no cost. The Friday hours above come from a newspaper food resources list; call before a first visit to confirm the current distribution schedule.4

Social services

Community Housing Network, Troy officeHousing help and homelessness prevention
Websitecommunityhousingnetwork.org 
Phone248-928-0111
Address5505 Corporate Drive, Suite 300, Troy, MI 48098
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Troy office lobby closed on Fridays

Community Housing Network is a nonprofit that provides homes for people in need across southeast Michigan. Its main office sits in Troy. It runs housing programs, homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing, and its Housing Resource Center can be reached at 248-269-1335.5

Troy People ConcernedInformation, referrals and emergency help
Websitetroypeopleconcerned.org 
Phone248-528-9199
Address2045 Austin Drive, Troy, MI 48083

Troy People Concerned connects Troy residents in crisis with assistance, information and referrals. It runs a food pantry and offers limited financial help to avoid utility shut-offs and evictions, plus school supplies for children and holiday food baskets. The address above comes from a community resource listing; the phone number comes from the Troy People Concerned site.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 . ↩

  3. Oakland HOPE, Food Pantry . ↩

  4. United Community Family Services, Programs . Pantry hours from The Oakland Press, Food resources, donation opportunities . ↩

  5. Community Housing Network, Services . ↩

  6. Troy People Concerned, Home . Address from Need Help Paying Bills, Free clothes, school supplies and furniture Oakland County Michigan . ↩

  1. Warren Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  2. Ann Arbor Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  3. Clinton Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  4. Dearborn Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  5. Detroit Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.

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