LGBTQ-Affirming Resources Where You Can Find Food Support as SNAP Benefits Face Delays
Southeast Michigan LGBTQ+ organizations offering food assistance, drop-in pantries and more
With Michigan's November SNAP benefits temporarily paused due to federal funding issues, nearly 1.4 million Michiganders are left without their expected food assistance. For LGBTQ+ residents already facing economic challenges and discrimination, this disruption hits especially hard. These queer-affirming food security programs across Southeast Michigan can help bridge the gap.
MI Bridges
Michigan's online portal allows SNAP participants to check their benefit status and find updates about the federal pause. The site also connects users to other assistance programs and local resources.
Food Bank Council of Michigan
This statewide network helps locate nearby food banks and hunger relief programs across Michigan. The council coordinates regional food banks to provide emergency food resources for families and individuals facing food insecurity.
Affirmations' Lettuce Help Food Pantry
Ferndale's LGBTQ+ community center hosts a monthly food pantry offering fresh and non-perishable foods on a first-come, first-served basis. The pantry is held in the center's cafe and welcomes all community members. Upcoming dates include Nov. 15, Dec. 20 and Jan. 17.
MiGen Food Box Delivery
MiGen offers monthly boxes of non-perishable food to income-eligible adults aged 60 and older in Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw and Macomb counties. The program serves older LGBTQ+ adults who may face isolation or mobility challenges. Contact them at 313-241-8994 or [email protected] to apply.
Corktown Health's Food Bank
The LGBTQ-ffirming health center in Detroit provides food assistance alongside their healthcare services, ensuring that patients and community members can access nutrition support in a safe environment.
Ruth Ellis Center's Ruth's Pantry
Ruth Ellis Center serves at-youth LGBTQ+ youth in the form of food backpacks and hot meals through the center's Drop In Center. The program creates a safe space for young people experiencing homelessness to access healthy food while connecting with housing, healthcare and workforce services.
Coming Soon: Stand with Trans' Queer Youth Nutrition Program
Stand with Trans is launching a new initiative to combat food insecurity among LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24 in Detroit. The program will provide supplemental nutrition and nutrition education to young people and their families or caregivers who live or attend school in the city. Those interested can fill out a screener form to get involved.
Know of other queer-affirming food security programs in Michigan? Share them in the comments on our Facebook and Instagram pages to help expand this resource list for our community.
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