Food Pantry

With the help of many community supporters, the Neighborhood House Food Pantry distributes about 200,000 meals annually to local families in need. The Neighborhood House Food Pantry provides not only canned foods, but also dairy, protein, fresh fruits/vegetables, and more. We even have food for the family cat/dog. Our families receive food based on nutritional guidelines provided by dietetic interns from Beaumont Hospital. In addition to regular visits to the pantry, our neighbors also have access to bonus Thursdays when we distribute fresh items before the weekend.

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What makes the Neighborhood House Food Pantry unique?

1. The Food Pantry is a critical part of the comprehensive wrap around services called Strive to Thrive. Additional services include: clothing, rent and utility assistance, counseling, transportation, and educational classes to assist clients on their path to self-sustainability.

2. Last year over 6,810 volunteer hours were logged at our food pantry alone. Volunteers work in two shifts five days a week sorting, stocking, and assisting clients at the Food Pantry.

3. We have a strong partnership with the Beaumont Health Dietetic Program. Interns complete a 1 week rotation with us each year, providing us with an expert in healthy eating year round. Dietetic interns assess nutritional requirements following MyPlate recommendations. They also provide demonstrations on healthy cooking ideas and create nutritious recipes for our Food Pantry clients.

4. We are a Client Choice pantry. Clients choose their own food selections so that they are able to choose their favorite foods, instead of simply handing them a box of pre-packaged food.

5. We have a thorough enrollment process. Each client completes an intake process to assess their needs based on income, expenses, employment, life circumstances, and more. Active families can visit the food pantry 1 time per month, receiving 2 weeks’ worth of food. Each visit must be at least 30 days apart. Clients are re-evaluated yearly to assess their needs.

6. Neighborhood House provides home food delivery to clients who are home bound and those without access to transportation.