Need Help? Call and schedule an appointment.
248-360-2930
Clients are asked to bring the following* pieces of information to their scheduled appointment.
*If your required documents needed for your appointment are on your phone, please email them prior to your scheduled appointment, to [email protected]
- Picture Identification of all adults in household (18 and older).
- Birth Certificate or custody/guardianship papers for all minor children (under 18)
- Current (within last 30 days) proof of income for everyone in your household (2 pay stubs, SSI, SSD, FIP grant, Child Support, Unemployment, or any other means of financial support)
- Current Lease or Mortgage statement (if applicable)
- ALL monthly expenses, phone bill, electric, car insurance, car payment, etc.
Open Door Outreach Center services 14 zip codes within Oakland County including Waterford, White Lake, West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake, Commerce, Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake and parts of Wixom. Referrals from other agencies are also accepted. Families who live outside of our service area will find some help and referrals to agencies in their home area.
Clothing Program/Client Choice Food Pantry
Open Door Outreach Center provides vouchers to qualifying families and individuals 3-4 times a year to be used for at our Thrift Store for household needs and clothing. Low-income families or individuals in need can receive gently-used, clean, seasonal clothing, coats, shoes, and household items at no cost. Vouchers are available 3-4 times per year/seasonally or as needed. Current qualifying clients typically* shop monthly from our Client Choice Food Pantry much like a grocery store choosing the items they need. *Frequency of shopping can vary depending upon the clients situation.
Referral Program
Open Door Outreach Center provides referrals to services in our community like housing, medical coverage and (SNAP)Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. We collaborate with other nonprofits, churches and agencies to provide support and help. We compassionately support and guide people to move each family to hope and self-sufficiency.
Crisis Assistance
Open Door Outreach Center meets with potential clients to qualify and determine their needs. Clients facing evictions, utility shutoffs, transportation issues, or medical problems are provided financial assistance and or referrals in the community as funding permits.
“We’ve had some people walk in crying, beaten down by life.”.
“People come to us who are in crisis, don’t know where to turn for help, stressed and scared. But our dedicated crisis assistance team works to help and show their way out of crisis.”
School's out!
And the kids will be eating ALL their meals at home. Feed a child this summer $25
During the summer break food insecurity for children is an issue. Mac n cheese, cereal, kid's snacks, juice boxes are needed. Financial donations are a big help throughout the summer.
Would you like to feed a child this summer Donate $25 (or more) to support a child in need.
Back to School
At the end of August Open Door Outreach Center distributes backpacks loaded with school supplies to our children in need. Want to help? Donate supplies or funds-$35 will provide shoes and clothing and $40 will provide a fully loaded backpack.
Holiday Meals Program
Open Door Outreach Center provides holiday meals for current qualifying clients during the spring, fall and winter holidays. Clients are typically offered choice of main meat entrée (ham or turkey) with sides and or gift card.
Birthday Bag Program
Our birthday bag program provides a "birthday party in a bag" for a child complete with cake mix/icing decorations, party hats and much more! Birthday bag contents are donated by our generous community. If you would like to support our birthday bag program, contact us at 248-360-2930 or, email [email protected].
Open Door Outreach Center Client Services/Food Pantry
7124 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford MI 48327
248-360-2930
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10AM-4PM, Thursdays 1-7PM
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