Resources During COVID-19
Focus Hope for those 60 and over
There are income limits. A box of extra food is given monthly to those who qualify. Clients can sign up through Neighborhood House.
Summer Feeding Programs
Blessings in a Backpack
Food for school students to take home for weekend meals.
Free and Reduced Lunch Program
Children from families with incomes at or below 130 percent of the Federal poverty level are eligible for free meals. Those with incomes between 130 and 185 percent of the Federal poverty level are eligible for reduced price meals. Schools may not charge children more than 40 cents for a reduced price lunch.
WIC Program
Women's Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program.
Food Assistance Program
Online application to sign up for all programs available through Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Food, utility, housing plus additional assistance. Neighborhood House also offers volunteers to assist neighbors with the application 248-651-5836 Call to make an appointment.
Double Up Food Bucks
Get more fruits and veggies with Double Up Food Bucks! Buy $1 of fruits and veggies with your Bridge Card and get $1 FREE of fruits and veggies with Double Up. Find a location near you: http://www.doubleupfoodbucks.org/locations/. During this time of COVID-19, Double Up is here for families with Bridge Cards (EBT) to double their food dollars for more healthy food.
Resources in Pontiac
Do you live in Pontiac and need assistance? Check out their resource guide below.
Unemployment pay offered to Michigan workers off the job due to the coronavirus
If you are unemployed due to the coronavirus, it is recommended that you apply for unemployment pay asap.
Age of Learning
To help the tens of millions of families in the U.S. whose schools are closed due to the coronavirus, Age of Learning provides free home access to ABCmouse, Adventure Academy, and ReadingIQ, leading digital education programs for preschool through middle school students.