FIGHTING HUNGER WHERE WE LIVE
Announcing "Left Over Thursdays" Stop by Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the food pantry for fruits, vegetables, milk and bread if available.
For food assistance:
Our address is 401 Washington Street, South Lyon. We are not asking for any proof of income during the COVID-19 crisis. If feel you are in need of food, we are here to help. The online order form pops up when you go to the link below.
We will be updating you as information may change.
- Pick Up Service : Use this link to place your order online. https://fs11.formsite.com/fgzaQC/gwjvse0jz9/index.html please pick up your order between 11am-6pm on Mondays. Your order will be ready for pick up within one hour of submission.
- Drive up/Walk up to Pantry: Drive up to the pantry, stay in your car. Someone will assist you. We prefer you to place your order using the link above, so that we can have your order ready for you when you arrive.
- In person shopping is now available on Wednesdays. Please first call us during business hours at 248-437-9790 to make your appointment.
Working together and making sure everyone is safe is our goal. Thank you for being part of this effort.
Clothing Assistance:
Here's the link to make an appointment for visiting the clothing closet. https://fs11.formsite.com/fgzaQC/rl96mpuids/index.html
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1-9
Give Funds
Even a small gift can make a BIG difference. "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
Aesop
Give Time
Your gift of time helps hungry families eat. "Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have."
Jim Rohn
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide long term and temporary assistance to those who have fallen on difficult times in hopes of returning them to the independent pursuit of their life’s goals.
Serving Your Community
Active Faith Community Services helps people in need in the South Lyon Community School District. This 83 square mile area covers six different municipalities including parts of Oakland, Livingston and Washtenaw Counties.
We continue to distribute food and clothing to over 120 families and assist families in need.
Active Faith is continually changing to meet the needs of the community. We are an information and referral center for food, clothing, and utility assistance from other agencies. Contact us and we can direct you to the right agencies even though you may not fit into our financial guidelines.
Did You Know?
- FOUNDED - In 1987 ten local pastors started Active Faith as a non-denominational, non-discriminating, licensed, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization recognized by the IRS. All donations are tax-deductible.
- AREAS WE SERVE - The 83 square mile area comes under six different municipalities and covers parts of Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties.
- THOSE IN NEED - Active Faith Community Services has worked with low-income households residing within our 83 square mile rural school district. Established as a food pantry and clothing closet, we have not veered from our original mission.
- FOOD DISTRIBUTION - We distribute 8 times a month to an average of 120 households and provide emergency food assistance when needed. Our volunteers make 11 home deliveries per month. In 2019 we distributed 138,358 pounds of food to families in the South Lyon School District.
- VOLUNTEERS - Our volunteers logged in a total of 4,500 community hours on behalf of our organization.
- DONATION OPPORTUNITIES - Food drives, participation in annual fundraisers, donate bountiful donations from your home vegetable garden are some of the many ways to donate to Active Faith. Sponsor a child for Christmas
PROUD PARTNERSHIPS
ACTIVE FAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES
401 South Washington Street, P.O. Box 188
South Lyon, Michigan 48178
248-437-9790
Office Hours
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
DONATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Food Donation
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Clothing Donation
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Clothing Distribution by appointment please call : 248-437-9790