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Know I'm Here

Detroit · Venture 313

Community + public health

Food support, connected around you.

Detroit already has food pantries, nutrition programs, grocery assistance, senior and youth meal programs, fresh-food incentives and community organizations. Know I'm Here helps residents discover these resources in one place based on need, location and timing.

Detroit has the resources.
Know I'm Here helps make the connection.

Instead of searching multiple websites, agencies and programs, residents can ask one question and get a clearer path to the right resource.

How KIH makes the connection

Without Know I'm Here

A resident may need to search:

  • City website
  • Food bank website
  • Benefits portal
  • 2-1-1
  • Nutrition program
  • Community organization
  • Transportation information

With Know I'm Here

“Where can I get food near me today?”

  • What is nearby
  • Who the program serves
  • When it is available
  • Whether eligibility may apply
  • How to reach the official resource
  • Transportation / Get There options

One question. Multiple trusted resources. One clear next step.

Explore existing Detroit food resources
City resource

City of Detroit Food Pantry Map

Explore food pantry locations and food-support resources across Detroit.

Find Food Pantries
Food distribution

Forgotten Harvest

Mobile pantries and emergency food across Metro Detroit.

Find Food Near You
Food assistance

Gleaners Community Food Bank

Food distributions throughout Southeast Michigan.

Visit Official Resource
Human services

Michigan 2-1-1 / United Way

Food, utility, housing and health referrals.

Find Help Through 2-1-1
Benefits

MI Bridges / SNAP

Apply for Michigan food assistance benefits.

Apply For Food Assistance
Fresh food

Double Up Food Bucks

Extra value on produce for Bridge Card users.

Find A Double Up Location
Family nutrition

Detroit WIC

Nutrition support for eligible women, infants and children.

Explore Detroit WIC
Youth + senior support

Detroit Parks & Recreation Food Programs

Food-access programs connected to Detroit recreation centers, including youth and senior meal programs.

Explore Food Programs

Know I'm Here does not operate these food programs. External resources remain owned and managed by their respective organizations.

Food support near you

Turn on I'm Here, or choose a ZIP code or neighborhood, to order these by distance.

I'm Here: OFF

Turn on location to personalize nearby resources and opportunities.

Know I'm Here uses your location to personalize nearby information. Precise location is not made public, and you can turn this off anytime.

  • Community Food DistributionSouthwest Detroit · Saturday • 9 AM – 12 PMView details
  • The SOURCE — Southeast MichiganMidtown · By appointment through participating employersView details
  • St. Patrick Senior CenterMidtown · Weekday programming — call for today's scheduleView details

Distances to resources with a verified street address are exact; anything marked approximate is measured from the neighborhood recorded for that prototype resource.

Ask KIH

“Where can I get food near me today?”

Buildathon demonstration data
  1. 1. Nearby food distribution

    Community food resource · Today · 0.8 miles away

  2. 2. Food pantry

    Open today · 1.4 miles away

  3. 3. Fresh-food benefit

    Bridge Card eligible · Participating location nearby

Prototype example. Results shown are demonstration data, not live availability.

Explore Community + Public Health

🥫 Food Support

Pantries, mobile distributions, community meals, grocery assistance, fresh-food incentives and family nutrition programs — all above in one place.

  • Need food today
  • Help buying groceries
  • Fresh + healthy food
  • Family + senior support
🩺 Health & Wellness

Clinics, screenings, mental health support and wellness programming across Detroit.

  • Community clinics
  • Screenings
  • Mental health support
  • Wellness programs

Prototype section. More resources can be added here.

🌼 Senior Services

Programs, meals and social connection for older adults.

  • Senior centers
  • Meal programs
  • Benefits help
  • Social activities

Prototype section. More resources can be added here.

🤲 Caregiver Support

Resources for family members and caregivers supporting a loved one.

  • Respite information
  • Support groups
  • Care navigation

Prototype section. More resources can be added here.

🏀 Recreation & Active Living

Recreation centers, parks and movement programs for every generation.

  • Recreation centers
  • Parks
  • Fitness programs
  • Community sports

Prototype section. More resources can be added here.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Youth Support

Youth programs, family services and school-connected support.

  • Youth programs
  • Family services
  • Summer opportunities

Prototype section. More resources can be added here.

🤝 Community Programs

Neighborhood organizations, events and community-led programming.

  • Neighborhood groups
  • Community events
  • Volunteer opportunities

Prototype section. More resources can be added here.

Food access is public health.

Access to nutritious food connects directly to health, family stability, childhood development, healthy aging and community well-being.

Detroit doesn't need another food program. It needs an easier way to connect residents to the programs already here.Know I'm Here helps make that connection.

Ask KIH — what do you need today?Ask