Hamtramck

Local offices in Hamtramck

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing help · City office

  Hamtramck Housing Commission

  12025 Dequindre St, Hamtramck, MI 48212

  Help here

  • Public housingResidents can apply for housing and check the status of a housing application.Apply online
  Call 313-868-7445DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamtramckhousing.org

• Utilities · City office

  Department of Public Services

  3401 Evaline St, Hamtramck, MI 48212

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsContact the department with questions about city water service and utility bills.Read more
  • Water bill payment planIf you receive a water shutoff notice and cannot pay the full past due amount, contact the Water Department before shutoff to ask if you qualify for a payment plan.Read more
  Call 313-800-5233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamtramckcity.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Hamtramck City Hall

  3401 Evaline St, Hamtramck, MI 48212

  Help here

  • City information and helpCall the main city line to reach city departments and ask for help with city services.
  Call 313-800-5233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamtramckcity.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Hamtramck Public Library

  2360 Caniff St, Hamtramck, MI 48212

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsResidents can use the library's books, computers, language classes, tutoring, and other learning programs.Read more
  Call 313-733-6822DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamtramck.lib.mi.us

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Hamtramck Parks

  Help here

  • Public parks and recreation spacesResidents can find city parks, playgrounds, walking paths, and other public recreation spaces.
  Call 313-800-5233Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamtramckcity.gov

City of Hamtramck website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Hamtramck first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Capuchin Services Center: Shoppers' Choice Food Pantry

  Capuchin Soup Kitchen

  1.7 miles from the center of Hamtramck

  6333 Medbury St, Detroit, MI 48211

  Hours

  • Mon8:30 AM to 4 PM
  • Tue8:30 AM to 4 PM
  • Wed8:30 AM to 4 PM
  • Thu8:30 AM to 4 PM
  • Fri8:30 AM to 4 PM

  What to bring: Call to schedule an initial appointment for a needs assessment.

  Call 313-925-1370DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cskdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Reserve A Meal

  The Kitchen by Cooking with Que

  2 miles from the center of Hamtramck

  6529 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

  Hours

  • Mon3 PM to 5 PM
  • Tue3 PM to 5 PM
  • Wed3 PM to 5 PM
  • Thu3 PM to 5 PM
  • Fri3 PM to 5 PM
  • Sat3 PM to 5 PM
  • Sun3 PM to 5 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs a meal; one meal per person per day.

  What to bring: Reserve the meal online; no appointment is needed.

  Call 313-462-4184DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thekitchenbycwq.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Weekly Hot Meals

  Crossroads of Michigan

  3.1 miles from the center of Hamtramck

  2424 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208

  Hours

  • Sun11 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Community members; the page says the meal serves you and the community.

  Call 313-831-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on crossroadsofmichigan.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Weekly Midweek Market (Forgotten Harvest)

  Crossroads of Michigan

  3.1 miles from the center of Hamtramck

  2424 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Weekly Midweek Market (Forgotten Harvest). We distribute rescued food, fresh fruit and produce, and other household items from 11 am-1 pm. The page does not state the weekday.

  Call 313-831-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on crossroadsofmichigan.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Hot Community Meal & Outfitted for Good

  FOCUS Detroit

  3.8 miles from the center of Hamtramck

  933 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48203

  Hours

  • Sat12 PM to 1:30 PM (1st and 3rd of the month). First come, first served
  Call 866-267-3083DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on focusna.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Meldrum Community Center

  Capuchin Soup Kitchen

  3.9 miles from the center of Hamtramck

  1264 Meldrum St, Detroit, MI 48207

  Hours

  • Mon8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Tue8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Wed8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Thu8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Fri8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch

  Who can come: All are welcome; meals are for men, women, and children.

  What to bring: No eligibility criteria.

  Call 313-579-2100DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cskdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hamtramck

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Wayne County

Hamtramck is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Wayne County WIC Clinic

  33030 Van Born Road, Wayne, MI 48184

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.
  Call 734-727-7156DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountymi.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Wayne County Senior Services

  3600 Commerce Court, Building E, Wayne, MI 48184

  Help here

  • Senior meals and referralsAdults 60 and older in western Wayne County and downriver communities can ask about meal programs and referrals.
  Call 734-326-5202DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountymi.gov

• Child support · County office

  Wayne County Friend of the Court

  645 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226

  Help here

  • Child support and family court servicesGet help with child support, parenting time, custody, and support orders.Read more
  Call 844-785-7593DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 3rdcc.org

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Wayne County offices

  Help here

  • State benefits and family servicesUse the state office locator to find the MDHHS office serving your address and ask about benefits and family services.Apply online
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Michigan 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or visit Michigan 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Human services · County office

  Wayne County Health, Human & Veterans Services

  33030 Van Born Road, Wayne, MI 48184

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services such as immunizations, disease control, and environmental health support.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
  • Emergency preparednessGet information and support to prepare for public health emergencies.Read more
  Call 734-727-7000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountymi.gov

Everything in Wayne County

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