Neighborhood House is open to individuals and families in Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Addison Township, and Oakland Township who are struggling to meet their food needs. You'll need to live within their service area and complete an enrollment before your first visit.
Call the main office at (248) 651-5836 to start the process. A staff member will walk you through an intake that covers your income, expenses, employment, and household situation. You can also email copies of your documents ahead of time to ranhappt@gmail.com.
Bring these documents when you enroll:
Active clients can visit once per month, and each visit must be at least 30 days apart. Neighborhood House re-evaluates every client once a year to continue receiving services.
Each visit provides about two weeks' worth of food. Look out for bonus Thursdays, when the pantry distributes extra fresh items before the weekend. Dietetic interns from Beaumont Hospital partner with Neighborhood House year-round to ensure food selections follow healthy eating guidelines based on MyPlate recommendations.
The pantry stocks canned goods, dairy products, eggs, meat and protein, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Pet food for cats and dogs is also available, along with personal care items.
Neighborhood House is a Client Choice pantry, so you pick your own food items rather than receiving a pre-packed box. Volunteers set up the pantry and are on hand to help you shop during your visit.
Clients who are homebound or don't have access to transportation can receive home food delivery. Neighborhood House also offers a free Clothes Closet with clothing and household items, transportation to doctor's appointments and social services visits, short-term mental health counseling through a volunteer licensed counselor, and financial assistance for rent and utilities. Volunteers can help you navigate DHHS and utility program applications, including Bridge Card, WIC, and SNAP. The Strive to Thrive sustainability program includes one-on-one budget coaching, an employment initiative with resume building and job coaching, and a financial focus class taught by community leaders from banks like Flagstar and PNC. Special programs held throughout the year include Easter Baskets, the Blast Off 2 School supply drive, Thanksgiving Baskets, and the Holiday Giving Tree Program.
Food donations are always welcome. Download the food pantry donation guide for a list of most-needed items. You can give money online through Neighborhood House, or send a check payable to Neighborhood House to 1720 S Livernois, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Vehicle donations are accepted through careasy.org and local partner shops. Monthly giving and planned giving options are also available on the Ways to Give page.
Neighborhood House relies on about 100 volunteers every week to keep its programs running. Food pantry volunteers help set up the space and assist clients as they shop. To apply, email Amy at volunteer@ranh.org or call (248) 651-5836 ext. 15. Complete the Volunteer Application online or register here, and download the Volunteer Handbook to learn more before you start.
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