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Providing biweekly care boxes for individuals and families in Oakland County affected by hunger
About the Pantry
Berkley Cares Food Pantry was established to help address the growing need for food assistance in Oakland County, Michigan by providing perishable and non-perishable goods to our neighbors in need. We serve individuals & families, seniors, veterans/military families, the displaced community, the unemployed, and the working poor. We treat all with integrity and compassion; No questions. No judgment.
If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, we are here for you. All guests will feel safe and seen.
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Pantry Day
We aim to provide individuals and families in need with 3-4 days of perishable and non-perishable food items in each Care Box.
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Donate
We accept monetary, perishable/non-perishable food items, and personal hygiene donations.
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Volunteer
If you’re 14 or older, we welcome you to volunteer with us on pantry day. Visit our volunteer page for more information!
In Michigan, 1 in 8 people experience hunger. As of January 2021, the overall food insecurity rate is 19.1 percent. In Oakland County, the food insecurity rate went from 10.1 percent of the population prior to COVID-19 to 15.1 percent.
-Feeding America
Older adults who live at home alone often miss or skip meals due to an inability to obtain or prepare food, because of disability or functional limitations, lack of reliable social support or transportation, and/or an inability to afford it.
~ Americas Health Rankings Health Disparities Report
People facing hunger in Michigan are estimated to need $650,777,000 more per year to meet their food needs. The average cost of a meal in Michigan is $2.93.
At Berkley Cares Food Pantry, we aim to help our neighbors meet their food needs, one care box at a time.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Berkley Cares Food Pantry does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our board, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and guests.