Grosse Ile is a community that thrives on connection and mutual support, and a key part of that is looking out for our neighbors. Food drives and local charities play a vital role in ensuring everyone in our area has access to basic necessities. A few cans of soup or a financial contribution truly makes a difference in strengthening our community fabric and providing a safety net for those facing challenges.
This guide is designed to make it easy for you to contribute to organizations that are actively serving Grosse Ile and the surrounding Downriver communities. We’ve gathered information on local charities and food pantries so you can find the perfect way to lend a hand. Our aim is to highlight the incredible work being done right here and encourage everyone to participate in building a more resilient and caring Grosse Ile for all.
Gleaners Food Drive at Trenton Veterans Memorial Library
The Trenton Veterans Memorial Library supports Gleaners Food Drive year-round. Visitors can drop off canned goods and nonperishable items in boxes labeled “Gleaners” near the front entrance. All donations collected are distributed through the Gleaners Community Food Bank, which helps feed families across Wayne County and Southeast Michigan.
To learn more about Gleaners or to give online, visit gcfb.org.
Local Downriver Food Pantries and Meal Programs
If you wish to further support or find assistance from local Downriver food programs, the following organizations welcome both donors and guests:
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Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Rd, Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: (734) 284-6300
Food Pantry Hours: Wednesdays 12:00–2:45 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00–11:45 a.m.
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Waynewright Community Meals (Wyandotte Soup Kitchen), 98 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
Phone: (734) 825-8568
Serves sit-down meals and bagged lunches on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 12:00–1:00 p.m. All are welcome—no questions asked.
More info - Heavenly Hands Up Food Ministries, 4424 8th Street, Ecorse, MI 48229
Phone: (313) 388-9180
Food Pantry Hours: 4th Tuesday of each month, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Contact Sister Lutricia Sanders at 1-313-707-3451 for details.
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Downriver Community Food Pantry, 140 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
Phone: (734) 281-6733
Hours: Wednesday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
A referral from a church or social service agency is required.
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St. Philip Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 1790 Fort Street, Trenton, MI 48183
Phone: (734) 676-7141
Hours: Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Serves Trenton residents who present ID and proof of income.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 21599 Parke Lane, Grosse Ile, MI 48138
Contact: Staci Benz – 1-404-909-7774 or youthministry@sacredheartgi.com
Hours: Monday, 12:00–6:00 p.m.
“Locked In Lunch Boxes” may be reserved by Sunday at noon for Monday pickup.
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Downriver for Veterans, 2447 Fort Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192
Phone: (734) 934-0532
Offers food care packages every Sunday, 3:00–6:00 p.m.
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Community Grown Gardens
Community Grown Gardens, at 29320 Middlebelt Rd in Garden City, is another meaningful way to contribute. For every $3 donated, one pound of fresh, locally grown produce is delivered to a food organization helping people in need.
Financial gifts also fund their STEM and transition learning programs—$50 supports a month of materials, while $100 sponsors an hour of hands-on instruction. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations are tax-deductible.
For more details or to sponsor their educational efforts, call (734) 237-3149 or visit their website.
