Commonly Requested Resources
Feonix Transportation
Feonix Mobility Rising offers no cost transportation to healthcare and other supports for mothers in Washtenaw County– Transportation is provided for medical appointments, healthcare appointments, pharmacy, groceries, support groups and more. Open to all individuals seeking preconceptual, prenatal and postnatal (up to 18 months after birth) healthcare and experience transportation barriers. Call (734) 272-4956 Monday through Friday from 6am-11pm and Saturday from 8:30am-6pm. This program is supported by UM Health Community Services.
See flyer attached.
Food Gathers
Address: 1 Carrot Way Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: (734) 761-2796
Fax: (734) 930-0550
Website: Food Gatherers
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Healthy Neighborhoods Team
The Healthy Neighborhoods Team is made up of community health workers and health educators who work with individuals and families to help community members get the care they need. This team advocates for Washtenaw County community members and provides outreach, particularly in underserved areas.
The Healthy Neighborhoods Team works to assist low to moderate income people living in Washtenaw County communities that are high on the social vulnerability index. They serve community members in parts of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, Augusta Township, west Chelsea, Whitmore Lake, and south and west Ann Arbor. They can also assist Washtenaw residents who are considered low income and are eligible for Medicaid or the Washtenaw Health Plan.
If you have questions about eligibility for services, please contact the team!
Hope Clinic
Address: 518 Harriet Street, Ypsilanti 48197
Phone: (734) 484-2989
Website: Hope Clinic
Free diapers, wipes, formula and baby food can be picked up at the Hope Clinic on Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm, Wednesdays 4-6pm, Friday 9:30am-11:30am and Saturday 10:00am-11:30am . You may come every two weeks (14 days) to pick up these items. No appointment needed, please bring a picture of the child’s birth certificate to your first visit.
Emergency baby care items can be picked up at the front desk Mon-Fri 9am-12pm and Saturday 9am-12pm, however emergency baby care has less of each item.
House by the Side of the Road
HOUSING ACCESS FOR WASHTENAW COUNTY (HAWC)
Address: 100 Arbana Drive, Ann Arbor
Phone: (734) 961-1999
Website: HAWC
Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
HAWC is Washtenaw County’s central intake for individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. The central intake is the single point of entry for all emergency shelters and housing resources that are available to serve people experiencing homelessness in the county. Residents of Washtenaw County may call HAWC for housing assistance, information and/or referral. Please note that there is a severe shortage of housing resources in Washtenaw County and HAWC is not able to help all people who are experiencing a housing crisis.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, may be automatically eligible.
Sign up here: LIHEAP
Or call 1-866-674-6327
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
Website: Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
Phone: (734) 239-6863
Mother's Reaching Hands
Address:436 Hawkins, Ypsilanti 48197 (Located at Mount Olive Church)
Phone: (313) 364-0338 call for appointment
Free Clothes-Baby Items for ages 1-11 year
Packard Health Food Pantry
Resiliency Center
Address: 235 Spencer Ln, Ypsilanti
Phone: (734) 244-2423 Call Charissa Allen
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm by appointment only
Families must live in the YCS district. They have to attend YCS schools. Holiday assistance applications are only available to those that attend school in the district
The Ride
SOS Diaper Pantry
SOS received a generous donation of diapers from the United Way of SE Michigan
To receive free diapers just becoming during the hours listed below. You will receive one bag with 10 diapers. You can get one bag per week, You will received one bag per child in diapers.
Resource Hours:
- Monday 9am-1pm
- Thursday 9am-4pm
- Friday 9am-4pm
Food Pantry Hours:
- Tuesday 1pm-6:30pm
- Wednesday 9am-1pm
Address: 114 N. River St, Ypsilanti 4819