Food Donations

Food donations currently not accepted

FOR THE TIME BEING, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF FOOD. PLEASE CHECK HERE FOR ANY CHANGE IN THAT TEMPORARY POLICY. PLEASE CONSIDER A CASH DONATION TO OPEN HANDS. THANK YOU.

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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. During this coronavirus outbreak, it is better for safety reasons for us to buy food rather than to accept food and packages that have been handled by several people.

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

Interested in making a monetary donation?

Needed items - check here after COVID

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

Items We Always Need

In general -- Non-perishable food items, not past the expired date
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

WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT FOOD DONATIONS AT THE PRESENT TIME

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

WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT FOOD DONATIONS AT THIS TIME

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

Saturdays 9:30am to 11:00 am

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

Food Donations

Food donations currently not accepted

Needed items - check here after COVID

Amazon Wish List NEW

Item of the Month

Items We Always Need

Toiletries and Household Supplies

Emergency Items for the Homeless

Drop off

Large Donations Require Drop Off Appointments

Small Donations during open hours

Host a Food Drive

Open Hands Food Pantry and Garden

Food Donations

Food donations currently not accepted

Needed items - check here after COVID

Amazon Wish List ***NEW***

Item of the Month

Items We Always Need

Toiletries and Household Supplies

Emergency Items for the Homeless

Drop off

Large Donations Require Drop Off Appointments

Small Donations during open hours

Host a Food Drive

Open Hands Food Pantry and Garden

Amazon Wish List NEW