Brighton
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Local offices in Brighton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Brighton Utility Billing
200 N. First St., Brighton, MI 48116
Help here
- Water and sewer billsContact the city to ask about your water or sewer bill and make a utility payment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brightoncity.org
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Older adults · Regional office
Brighton Senior Center
125 S. Church St., Brighton, MI 48116
Help here
- Senior programsOlder adults can contact the Senior Center about activities and programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brightonk12.arux.app
Library · Regional office
Brighton District Library
100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48116
Help here
- Library cards and resourcesResidents in the library service area can apply for a card and use library materials and resources.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brightonlibrary.info
Local office · City office
Brighton City Hall
200 N. First St., Brighton, MI 48116
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city services and contacting city departments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brightoncity.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Brighton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Christine's Food Pantry
St. Christine Christian Services
28 miles from the center of Brighton22303 Fenkell, Detroit, MI 48223
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 2:30 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 48223 and 48219.
What to bring: Bring ID showing your ZIP code, a green client service card, and a bag or cart to carry groceries.
Listed on sccsdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St. Christine Christian Services Soup Kitchen
St. Christine Christian Services
28 miles from the center of Brighton22261 Fenkell, Detroit, MI 48223
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 2 PM. Until meals run out
Listed on sccsdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food 4 U
Redford Brightmoor Initiative
29 miles from the center of Brighton12065 West Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48223
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 9:30 AM (last of the month). Last Saturday of the month
Who can come: All are welcome.
What to bring: No registration required.
Listed on rbidetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry
29 miles from the center of Brighton20740 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48219
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 6 PM. Closed first Monday of the month
- Tue2 PM to 7 PM. Closed last week of the month
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM. Closed last week of the month
What to bring: Appointment required. Closed the first Monday of the month and the last week of the month.
Listed on brightmoorconnection.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Community Choice Market
Forgotten Harvest
31 miles from the center of Brighton15000 W. Eight Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 5:30 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
What to bring: Appointment required. Appointments are booking several months in advance.
Listed on forgottenharvest.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Hot Community Meal & Outfitted for Good
FOCUS Detroit
35 miles from the center of Brighton933 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48203
Hours
- Sat12 PM to 1:30 PM (1st and 3rd of the month). First come, first served
Listed on focusna.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Brighton
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
21405 Trolley Industrial Dr., Taylor, MI 48180
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Michigan Advocacy Program
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency
196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, PO Box 430598, Pontiac, MI 48343-0598
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Livingston County
Brighton is in Livingston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Livingston County WIC
2300 E Grand River Ave, Suite 102, Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Livingston County
2300 E Grand River Ave, Suite 1, Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Food, health, cash, child care, and utility assistanceApply for state benefits or get help with an existing benefits case.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support servicesGet information and help with state child support services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · County office
Livingston County Health Department
2300 E Grand River Ave, Suite 102, Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, health education, and help with other public health needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Livingston County Courts
204 S Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Court self-help and legal resourcesFind free or low-cost resources to help understand court matters and prepare for next steps.
- Child support court mattersGet information about child support cases handled by the county courts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging 1-B
Help here
- Aging and caregiver information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can call for information about local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ageways.org
Veterans · County office
Livingston County Veteran Services
1420 Lawson Dr, Howell, MI 48843
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their dependents can get help finding and applying for benefits and support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milivcounty.gov
Michigan programs by kind of help
These are run by Michigan and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Michigan 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988