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The Gibraltar Food Pantry
is an outreach ministry of The First Congregational Church of Gibraltar, UCC.
We provide food at no cost for anyone in need.
You do not need any connection to the church to receive food from us.
Emergency Food
We have a Blessing box stocked with non-perishable food items and available 24/7. Should you need emergency food before regular pantry hours, you are welcome to take what you need. The Blessing box is located in our parking lot at 29885 Bayview Dr, Gibraltar.
Your First Visit to the Food Pantry
You will receive food on your first visit.
If you are unable to get yourself to the food pantry, see our I CAN'T GET THERE page.
Check here for HOLIDAY CLOSURES.
Stop in at 29885 Bayview Dr, Gibraltar during our pantry hours,
Tuesdays 5:30pm - 7:00pm, and
Wednesdays 11:00am - 12:00pm.
When you arrive, please park in a numbered spot and remain in your vehicle. A volunteer will come assist you. Let the volunteer know that you are a new to the food pantry.
Be prepared to fill out enrollment forms. You will need to provide, for each person in your family: names, birthdates, contact information, basic demographics, and all income sources and income amounts.
The information you provide on the enrollment forms determines whether you qualify to return monthly.
Learn more of what to expect on our WHEN YOU VISIT page.
You May Qualify to Return Monthly
We make this easy. You can skip the math. We figure it out for you when you fill out the enrollment forms. If you want to read the details on who qualifies, here they are.
Your family income must be at or below two times the Federal Poverty Level, or you must be a participant in an income-based program such as WIC, CSFP, FIP, or FAP,
The Federal Poverty Level changes annually.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) requires income at or below two times the Federal Poverty Level. Select this TEPAP Eligibility link or see the chart below (updated May 2023) for the maximum income per family.
TEFEP Eligibility
Family Annual Monthly Weekly
Size Income Income Income
1 $29,160 $2,430 $561
2 $39,440 $3,287 $758
3 $49,720 $4,143 $956
4 $60,000 $5,000 $1,154
5 $70,280 $5,857 $1,352
6 $80,560 $6,713 $1,549
for each additional member add:
$10,280 $857 $198
We are also a distribution site for Focus: HOPE Food for Seniors (60 and up). We can sign you up for Focus: HOPE when you enroll at our site.
Focus: HOPE Food for Seniors requires income at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Other Help Resources
Here are links to other sources of help for people in need.
PantryNet.org -- locate food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, subsidized groceries, and other low income food sources locally
FoodPantries.org -- locate food pantries and subsidized groceries nationwide.
Information Center -- provides assistance, advocacy, information, and access to public resources, community services, and activities also on Facebook
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency -- provides essential services, diversified programming, and community resources to low and moderate income individuals and families throughout Wayne County also on Facebook
ChristNet -- provides temporary overnight emergency housing assistance and other services to homeless men, women, and children also on Facebook
Julie's List -- massive database of community resources in Detroit and the surrounding areas also on Facebook
Other Local Food Pantries
Please, contact or visit each individual pantry to find out whether you qualify and whether their days and times have changed. Service areas differ with individual food pantries.
Pantries are listed in order of their distance from the Gibraltar Food Pantry.
Open Arms Food Pantry
South Pointe Community Christian Church
734-675-7575
open Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm
serving Downriver residents
734-379-9248
open 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am-12pm
serving southern Downriver and northern Monroe country residents
Flat Rock Community Lutheran Church
734-782-0563
open Wednesdays, 10am-1pm
St. Philip Food Pantry
734-676-7141
open Wednesdays, 10am-1pm
Fed By Faith Food Pantry also on Facebook
734-782-9468
open 2nd Thursday of the month, 9am-12pm, 5pm-7pm
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
734-671-5101
open Mondays, 10am-2pm, Wednesdays, 12pm-4pm
Sacred Heart Food Pantry
734-676-1378
734-283-1366
open 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 10am-11am
Downriver Community Food Pantry
734-281-6733
open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10am-1pm
Fish and Loaves Community Food Bank also on Facebook
734-442-0031
visits by appointment, Mondays, 9am-12pm & 1pm-7pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9am-3pm
serving residents of Allen Park, Brownstown, Dearborn Heights, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, and Woodhaven
Note: We provide this listing for reference purposes only. Please verify eligibility and hours with each individual pantry.