As long as there are hungry people in our community, our doors and hearts will be open to help.
Open Hands Food Pantry provides emergency food and toiletries to residents of Oakland County. Completely staffed by a dedicated group of volunteers, the pantry is open on Monday afternoons and Saturday mornings. In 2009 we served over 10,800 clients. Open Hands Food Pantry is located in the basement of St. John's Episcopal Church at the corner of Woodward and 11 Mile Roads. Enter the parking lot from 11 Mile Road. Come in the glass double doors and straight down the stairs. HOURS OF OPERATION
Mondays 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Saturdays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Clients must be checked in 15 minutes before closing and present photo identification showing Oakland County residence. DREAM CRUISE PARKING BENEFITS OPEN HANDS FOOD PANTRY Looking for a place to park during this year's Woodward Dream Cruise? Again this year, spots in the parking lot of St. John's Episcopal Church (11 Mile and Woodward) are available, and the tax-deductible donation of $20 goes directly to Open Hands Food Pantry. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis, and parkers are allowed to go in and out throughout the day at no extra charge. Simply come to the parking lot -- the entrance is on 11 Mile -- anytime after 7:00 am on the day of the Dream Cruise, Saturday, August 21. For more information, send email to cruiseparking@gmail.com. FOOD HELP IN MOTION Apply for food assistance benefits in less than 60 minutes! Call to make your appointment today: 313-571-0300. GROCERY BAGS NEEDED
CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SPONSORS Open Hands wishes to thank the following corporate and community donors. Kroger, Birmingham Whole Foods, Troy Breadsmith, Bloomfield Hills Panera Bread, Troy New York Bagel, Ferndale VanHoutte Farm, Armada The Village Women's Club, Bloomfield Hills Open Hands Food Pantry c/o St. John's Episcopal Church - 26998 Woodward Ave. at 11 Mile Rd - Royal Oak, MI 48067 248-546-1255 phone - open_hands@sbcglobal.net e-mail Open Hands Food Pantry is a proud member in good standing with Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. |