Volunteer slots are available for :
Fridays (food deliveries and sorting)
10:00-11:30am
and 11:00am - 1:00pm
Saturdays (food distribution)
8:30-10:45pm
To volunteer, sign up online here:
Open Hands Drive Thru Sign-Up Page
Questions about volunteering? Email us at
We cannot accept volunteers younger than 14 years ol
Volunteer slots are available for :
Fridays (food deliveries and sorting)
10:00-11:30am
and 11:00am - 1:00pm
Saturdays (food distribution)
8:30-10:45pm
To volunteer, sign up online here:
Open Hands Drive Thru Sign-Up Page
Questions about volunteering? Email us at
We cannot accept volunteers younger than 14 years old
We are not able to accept court-ordered community service volunteers
To extend our growing season and do more to fight the hunger in Oakland County, we have installed a hoop house at Open Hands Garden!
email us
Help us harvest the garden from June to the end of September. Children under 18 are allowed only when accompanied by a parent or responsible adult or parent
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00
In season
To volunteer for the Open Hands Garden, sign up online here:
Open Hands Garden Sign-Up Page
OR
email us with questions at
To accomodate your GROUP, you must contact us in advance.
We welcome your help but want to plan for your group.
Please note: The pantry works best with groups of 5-8 volunteers at a time. We do not accept volunteers younger than 14 years old.
Please check the schedule for days when Open Hands is closed.
Email us
Are you a gardener ready to co-lead one of our one and a half hour harvesting sessions?
We run Leadership Training quarterly and you will be matched with experienced co-leaders.
Interested?
Email us
Mission Statement:
Open Hands is a community-based non-profit food pantry and garden that provides assistance to and elevates the dignity of our neighbors.
Located at:
St. John's Episcopal Church
26998 Woodward Avenue at 11 Mile
Royal Oak MI 48067
(947) 900-1263
Pantry @OpenHandsPantry.org