Macomb County Resources During COVID-19

Area Agency of the Agency 1-B LogoArea Agency on Aging 1-B has prepared a list of resources to share some great resources that our Information and Assistance team at AAA 1-B has compiled over the last few weeks.

COVID-19 HELPLINES 

FOOD/ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES ASSISTANCE 

  • Stillwell Manor (Parking Lot): 26600 Burg Rd., Warren
    Meals are available for pick up M-F from 10AM-12PM. 586-469-5228
  • Mt. Clemens Farmer’s Market: 141 N. River Rd., Mt. Clemens.
    Meals are available for pick up M-F from 10AM-12PM. 586-469-5228
  • City of Warren: 586-574-4526.
    Hotline to help Warren seniors and persons with preexisting conditions obtain food and other necessities.
  • Macomb Food Program: 586-469-6004
    Fresh to You Mobile Food Pantry.
  • Macomb Food Program:
    List of Macomb Food Pantries: https://mca.macombgov.org/sites/ 
  • Macomb County Food Resources:
    http://gis.macombgov.org/portal1/home/search.html?q=food%20resources&t=content&start=1&sortOrder=desc&sortField=relevance
  • Gleaners: Offering drive up mobile sites at various locations.
    https://www.gcfb.org/community-distribution-sites to get an updated list of sites.
  • St. Mary Queen of Creation: 50931 Maria St #2148, New Baltimore. 586-725-6304.
    Food Pantry open M&W 11:30AM-1:30PM. Clients may receive food once every 30 days.
  • Trinity Lutheran Church: 45160 Van Dyke Ave, Utica. 586-731-4490.
    Free lunch to go. W&F 11:30AM-2PM; Sun 1-3PM.
  • Forgotten Harvest On the Go: Jermaine Jackson: 58 Orchard Mt. Clemens and Warren City Hall: 1 City Square, Warren.
    Food is available every Monday from 9AM-1PM or until food has all been distributed. Food will only be distributed to trunk. Page 1 of 3 800-852-7795 aaa1b.org 

GROCERY DELIVERY

  • Michigan Muslim Community Council:
    Community Grocery Service program is providing free grocery delivery service to seniors and other vulnerable individuals in Metro Detroit. Please call 734-274-9207 to place a grocery order between 10AM-1PM.
    Payment can be made online or via cash. If using cash, the shopper will provide a text receipt or call with the order total and an envelope may be left to limit contact. 

PET FOOD 

  • Michigan Humane Society: Pet Pantry Program provides food and supplies curbside. Please call 866-648-6263.

FRIENDLY REASSURANCE CALLS

  • Sterling Heights Senior Center: Email Kristen at kbriggs@sterling-heights.net. Include the person’s name, address, phone number. 2 calls/week.
  • CCSEM: Call Trista Johnson at 248-537-3300, ext 3941. Please include name, phone number, address and emergency contact name/number, and any pertinent information (dementia, hard of hearing, etc.) 
  • Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers: Call 586-757-5551.
    Provides conversation and checking for unmet needs. Will call up to daily depending on client’s needs. 

ONLINE SUPPORT 

  • DNOM: Real Talk online/telephone support group meets via ZOOM. Group meets to bring people together to help cope with feelings of feeling alone, feeling isolated or feeling anxious about the pandemic. April 14 th from 12-1PM. Please email peer_support@dnom.org to receive a registration link. Open to everyone.
  • Alzheimer’s Foundation of America: Offers virtual programs such as fitness, meditation, technology, Broadway concerts, art and self-care for caregivers. Visit https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersFoundationofAmerica to take part in the programs. They can be viewed any time after the events. 

LEGAL RESOURCES

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