More Than a Meal

When we think about what keeps a person healthy, we often think about doctor visits or medication. But health begins long before that.

It starts with something as basic and essential as access to fresh food.

For many families across Wayne County, that access isn’t guaranteed. Living in a food desert can mean limited grocery options, higher costs, and fewer opportunities to choose fresh, nutritious foods. And when healthy options are out of reach, it impacts everything – from energy levels to long-term well-being.

It’s not about knowing what’s healthy. It’s about being able to access it. That’s where Samaritas is stepping in for its clients.

This winter, Samaritas launched a monthly Pop-up Food Pantry at its Detroit Campus to create a consistent, welcoming space where individuals and families can access fresh produce to supplement their nutritional needs.

Because sometimes, what a family needs most isn’t more information, it’s more access.

Each month, clients can stop by, connect with staff, and leave with fresh food that supports their health and their household. It’s a simple model – but one that meets a real and growing need for families facing financial strain or limited food options in their communities.

And the impact goes beyond what’s in the bag.

More on This

• Samaritas clients residing in Wayne County are eligible to receive food from the pop-up pantry at Samaritas Detroit Campus. Click here for more details.

• Learn more about The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).

• Contact us at freefood@samaritas.org or call us at (734) 721-4470 for more information or to be a distribution site of the Wayne County TEFAP program.