Fighting Hunger Where We Live

New Location: 553 S. Lafayette, South Lyon, MI

If you need food and we are not open for business, please call Food Gatherers at
734-761-2796 and they will assist you in locating a food pantry.

Food assistance is available once a week. Food distribution is:
Mondays from 11:00 am - 5:45 pm.

Please call us with any questions. 248-437-9790

How to Place Your Food Order

Is this your first time visiting Active Faith for food? We're here to help! On your first visit, we can provide you with a bag of emergency food.

Getting signed up for food services, clothing, auto repair, mental health support, and more is easy! Here’s how to get started:

You must reside in the South Lyon School District.
Schedule an appointment with our Case Manager, Diane. Call 248-437-9790

We look forward to serving you!

Food pantry clients : Use the following links to place your order. There are two options to receive food. You may choose either curbside pickup or shop inside.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE CHOOSING INSIDE SHOPPING, PARK AND ENTER AT THE OFFICE DOOR ON 553 S. Lafayette, South Lyon.

We hope you enjoy your experience shopping with us. We look forward to meeting you.

INSIDE SHOPPERS

CURBSIDE PICK UP

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The Birthday Bundle!

(Only for Food Pantry Clients)

The Birthday Bundle. may include an age appropriate toy, party plates, napkins, candles, decorations, cake mix and frosting.

Here's how to sign up for the Birthday Bundle.

If your child living in your home is turning age 1-17 on their birthday this year, Please use the link below to request "The Birthday Bundle". You can request it up to 3 months in advance.

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Let's rally together to ensure no one in our community goes hungry. Thirty-seven years dedicated to helping the less fortunate in our neighborhoods. We are a 501(c)3 Charity with a 4 Star Rating on Charity Navigator.

Mail check donations to:
Active Faith
P.O. Box 188
South Lyon, MI 48178

PayPal or Credit Card:
Use our online donation link.

Stock Donations:
call Sharon at 248-437-9790

Learn More About Our Capital Campaign

Grow 2 Fight Hunger

Clothing Assistance

Clothing Closet Guidelines

Our clothing closet is available for current food pantry clients who reside within the South Lyon School District.

If you live outside the district, we’re here to help. Please call us at 248-437-9790 for assistance in locating clothing resources near you. In emergencies, we can also provide additional support.

For Clothing Donations:
If you’d like to donate clothing, please visit our Donation Tab for the latest information on what items we’re accepting and how to contribute.

Thank you for your understanding and support of our community!

Give Funds

Even a small gift can make a BIG difference. "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

Aesop

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Give Time

Your gift of time helps hungry families eat. "Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have."

Jim Rohn

VOLUNTEER INFO

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide long term and temporary assistance to those who have fallen on difficult times in hopes of returning them to the independent pursuit of their life’s goals.

We proudly welcome and respect all individuals, embracing people from all backgrounds, beliefs, and walks of life. Our nonprofit is committed to fostering a space where everyone is valued, treated with dignity, and served without judgment, discrimination, or bias

Serving Your Community

Active Faith Community Services is dedicated to supporting individuals in need within the South Lyon Community School District, an 83-square-mile area including parts of six municipalities across Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw Counties. We serve low-income individuals and families, including military veterans, seniors, children, and those facing physical or mental challenges.

Our Impact in 2024

5,693 visits to the food pantry
130 new households served
286,491 pounds of food distributed
5,000+ volunteer hours contributed

With the rising cost of living, more families are turning to us for support. Each month, we assist nearly 700 individuals, including providing food to 220 children. We also:

Supplied over 100 children with backpacks and school supplies
Provided warm winter coats to more than 100 families
Distributed toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products
Organized holiday gift-giving for children in food pantry families
Offered case management and connections to vital resources to help break the cycle of poverty
Offering low cost mental health counseling for pantry clients

As demand grows, so does our commitment to ensuring that every neighbor in need has access to food, clothing, and essential support services to keep our community healthy, independent and safe.

Active Faith is continually changing to meet the needs of the community. We are an information and referral center for food, clothing, and utility assistance from other agencies. Contact us and we can direct you to the right agencies even though you may not fit into our financial guidelines.

Did You Know?

FOUNDED - In 1987 ten local pastors started Active Faith as a non-denominational, non-discriminating, licensed, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization recognized by the IRS. All donations are tax-deductible.
AREAS WE SERVE - The 83 square mile area comes under six different municipalities and covers parts of Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties.
THOSE IN NEED - Active Faith Community Services has worked with low-income households residing within our 83 square mile rural school district. Established as a food pantry and clothing closet, we have not veered from our original mission.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION - We distribute 4 times a month to an average of 230 households and provide emergency food assistance when needed. Our volunteers make 18 home deliveries per month. On average we distributed approximately 200,000 pounds of food to families in the South Lyon School District.
VOLUNTEERS - Our volunteers logged in over 5,000 community hours on behalf of our organization.
DONATION OPPORTUNITIES - Please see our donation opportunities under the Donation Tab.

Active Faith Community Services is an equal opportunity provider. Click here for the USDA Non-discrimination statement.

The Office of Civil Rights mission is to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Click here for the USDA Civil Rights statement.