Capuchin Services Center

Volunteer

6333 Medbury St
Detroit, MI 48211
313-925-0514

Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sat. 8-1 (for donations only - no guest services)

The Capuchin Services Center, at I-94 and Mt. Elliott, assists 200 families daily from across the metropolitan area with emergency needs. Pantry packs consisting of 80 pounds of dried and canned goods, meat and fresh produce are distributed to families and seniors.  Donated clothing items are sorted and hung on racks for clients "to shop" by self-selecting needed items. Victims of fire or other disaster and those coming out of a situation of homelessness are provided furniture and appliances. As with all other CSK programs and services, there is no cost to clients.

• Families with proof of dependent children will be eligible for food on an emergency need basis no more than once every thirty (30) days.
• Single persons or married couples without dependents will be eligible for food on an emergency basis once every twelve (12) months.
• Senior citizens, (Individuals 65 years of age or older) can receive emergency food service once every sixty (60) days.
• Disabled individuals with documented proof of disability , i.e. SSI, SSDI recipients can receive emergency food service once every sixty (60) days.
  

• Individuals will be eligible to receive clothing once every ninety (90) days

• Families who are victims of fire, flood or other natural disaster with a Red Cross referral will be eligible for furniture and/or appliances.
• Families who have been living in an emergency shelter for at least two (2) consecutive weeks with a referral from the shelter will be eligible for furniture and/or appliances.
• All eligible clients will be assisted with furniture and/or appliances on a one time only basis.

• Client should call between 8:30am-2:00pm Monday-Friday to determine eligibility. For an appointment, call 313-925-0514.
• Community service agencies may refer clients for same day appointments.
• All clients must see an emergency needs worker to determine eligibility.
• Clients must provide proof of eligibility when picking up furniture.

Clothing:

• They should have an appointment.
• Need proof of family members requesting clothing.
• Must complete intake process with an emergency needs worker.

Food:

• Client should have appointment.
• Client should have proof of emergency ex: shut off notice, closed FIA case, unable to receive food stamps.
• Client should have written referral from referring agency.
  

Furniture and Appliances:

• Clients must meet criteria, and have proof. ex: shelter referral or fire report from Red Cross
• Clients must phone between 8:30am and 2:00pm to set up an appointment.
• Must complete intake process with an emergency needs worker.