Food Donations

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Food Donations Are Always Welcome!

We love the support we get from the community! Go HERE to learn how and when to drop off your food donations. More information about larger food drives can be found HERE. 


All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. Open Hands Food Pantry has been designated as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Documentation verifying this status is available upon request.


Please be aware that in many cases we are able to get more food for our clients with monetary donations to Open Hands than with food donations. The donated money can buy more food through Gleaners and our other suppliers. 


A list of our many donor organizations can be found HERE.

Interested in making a monetary donation?

Needed items

Amazon Wish List ***NEW***

An Amazon Wish List has been created for Open Hands Food Pantry where currently needed items will be listed for purchase. Select one or more items through the link below and choose the Open Hands address during check out to have them shipped directly to Open Hands Food Pantry!


If you're ordering an item from Amazon that isn't currently on the Wish List and you'd like to ship it directly to the Open Hands Food Pantry, you can add the following address to your list of Amazon shipping addresses to ship items directly to Open Hands:


Open Hands Food Pantry

26998 Woodward Ave

Royal Oak, MI 48067

Amazon Wish List

Item of the Month

Item of the month for October: Diapers


Priority items we are running low on this month:  Soup and Shampoo

Items We Always Need

  • Tuna (Family Size)
  • Feminine Hygiene Items
  • Laundry Soap
  • Soup
  • Dried Beans, Peas, Lentils
  • Peanut Butter
  • Juice
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo
  • Dish Soap

We always need gently used plastic grocery bags or reusable cloth grocery bags.

Toiletries and Household Supplies

  • Deodorant
  • Disposable razors
  • Liquid dish soap
  • Conditioner (hair)

Emergency Items for the Homeless

  • Ready to eat items (no cooking required)
  • New or gently used blankets and sleeping bags
  • New or gently used coats
  • Socks, mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves
  • Backpacks
  • Handwarmers

Drop off

Large Donations Require Drop Off Appointments

For large quantity donations drop offs, we require a drop off appointment due to our limited volunteer staff.  Contact us for an appointment before you plan your drop off. Appointments may be obtained by contacting us via email or phone.


It is best to email us at  pantry@openhandspantry.org, You may call us at (248) 546-1255, option 2, but you will most likely not be contacted as quickly.

Small Donations during open hours

Due to our limited staffing during the week, small donations will be accepted ONLY during the food pantry's open hours:


Mondays 10:30am to 1:00pm

Saturdays 9:30am to 12:00 pm 


Check HERE for days that the food pantry will be closed due to holidays and other occasions. 



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Host a Food Drive

Would you like to host a food drive to benefit Open Hands? 


Contact us if you are planning a food drive, and please keep in mind our guidelines for deliveries of the food (see above). 


Please think of us when making food and other contributions or for a food drive you may be planning. Thank you! 


Open Hands Food Pantry and Garden

Located inside 

St. John's Episcopal Church

26998 Woodward Avenue at 11 Mile

Royal Oak MI 48067 

(248)546-1255

Pantry @OpenHandsPantry.org

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