How many free food pantries are there in Pontiac, Michigan?

Feed America's directory lists 43 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Pontiac, Michigan. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Pontiac?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Pontiac open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Pontiac, Michigan?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Pontiac?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Pontiac?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Food Pantries in Pontiac, MI

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Gleaners Community Food Bank Pontiac Distribution Center

food bank

120 East Columbia Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48340

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Verified 26d ago

Food Pantries in Pontiac, MI

Gleaners Community Food Bank Pontiac Distribution Center

Lighthouse Pontiac

Church of Christ East Side Con

Door of Faith

Eastside Church of Christ

Father's Hands Food Pantry and Clothing Closet

First United Methodist Church

Glorious Way Full Gospel Word Church

Good Samaritan Lutheran Church

Grace & Peace Community Church

Grace Center of Hope

Johnson Memorial Cogic

Lighthouse Emergency Services Pontiac

MP-Centerstage-QTMC

MP-Silver Lake Church of the Nazarene

MP-Woodside Bible Church – Pontiac

Moriah High Place

New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry

Newman AME

OLHSA - Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency

Oakland Hope

Open Arms Food Pantry

Pontiac City School District

Providence Missionary

Safe Harbor Community Services

Salvation Army Pontiac - Food Pantry

Salvation Army Wallace E Howard Pontiac Corps

St Paul Community Lutheran Church

St Stephens Baptist Church Food Pantry

St. Damien of Molokai Parish

Walton Park Manor / Yapo Center

Yapo Computer Learning Center, Inc.

Silver Lake Church of the Nazarene - Forgotten Harvest Mobile Pantry Stop

Baldwin Center

Matchan Nutrition Center Food Pantry at All Saints’ Episcopal Church

St Vincent de Paul Church - Pontiac

Centerstage

Door of Faith Christian Church

F A I R

Lighthouse

New Springfield Missionary Baptist Church of Pontiac

R.A.T.A.

St. Stephens Baptist Church

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