Oakfield Township

Question of the Month:

Where can I find assistance with food insecurity?​

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The State of Michigan has offered these resources, which may be helpful to those in need:​

• Dial 2-1-1 or visit Find Help - Michigan 2-1-1 for free, confidential assistance and referrals to local food programs and support services.  

• Visit the Food Bank Council of Michigan to locate nearby food banks and learn about additional hunger relief efforts.  

• Michigan’s Double Up Food Bucks Program – which is supported by a grant administered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) – is a program that gives Michigan families money to purchase groceries, including fresh fruits and vegetables.  

• The Hunters Feeding Program, primarily funded through donations at the point of sale when customers purchase DNR licenses and/or permits, feeds an estimated 160 high-protein and nutritious meals per deer donated.  

• As part of the FY26 budget, free breakfast and lunch will continue being provided to Michigan’s 1.4 million public school students.  

• The Supper and Snacks program through which children participating in afterschool activities have access to dinner and snacks. 

• The Emergency Food Assistance Program helps supplement the diets of income-eligible individuals and households by providing them with USDA foods at no cost.  

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For those who are able, most of these organizations accept donations or are looking for volunteers.

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