These links may give you a starting point in getting the assistance you need:

FOOD/GROCERIES:

Grocery Programs:

Open Hands - St. John Epicopal Church, Royal Oak; Emergency Food Pantry open Mondays and Saturdays; 248/546-1255 ext. 6.

 Lunch Programs:

Community Lunch - First Baptist of Royal Oak; Hot Lunch on Saturdays; 248/543-7454.

Sack Lunch: Royal Oak First United Methodist - Mondays-Fridays from September-May; 248/541-4100.

Sack Lunch: Salvation Army, Royal Oak; Monday-Friday; Bring ID/fill out application; 248/585-5600.

Hot Meal: Baldwin Center, Pontiac; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 248/332-6101.

 HOUSING:

Michigan State Housing and Development Authority - Save the Dream: http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,1607,7-141-45866_47905-177801--,00.html;

Federal Government: http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/

South Oakland Shelter, Royal Oak: 248/546-6566

 MILITARY/VETERANS:

State of Michigan: http://www.michigan.gov/dmva;

Oakland County Veteran Services:  http://www.oakgov.com/veterans/

U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs: www.va.gov

TRANSPORTATION:

SMART Bus: In addition to regular bus runs, curb-to-curb transportation is available for a very nominal charge for the physically challenged and seniors: www.smartbus.org

 UTILITIES/FINANCIAL:

Share a Smile offers temporary emergency help for overdue rent, utilities, medications or other needs. 248/312-5345 or contact@sharesmile.org

 OTHER:

Grace Centers of Hope, Pontiac: 248/334-2187; http://www.gracecentersofhope.org/

Haven, Pontiac: "Help Against Violent Encounters Now:" 877/922-1274; www.haven-oakland.org