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2-1-1 is an information and referral line to get connected to services you need: emergency food, health and dental services, mental health care, emergency shelter, housing, alcohol or other drug abuse services, youth and senior services,  financial and legal assistance, and more.

Phone: 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211
Toll free: 866-561-2500

Online:  www.CentralMichigan211.org


More Resources

Livingston County Resource Guide

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Food Programs & Pantries

Click here to access a list of local resources and food programs.

Click here to access the Fish & Loaves 2023 Schedule (Sunday Evening Meals)

Click here to access 2023 Holiday Food Programs

Click here to access Holiday Assistance 2023- Salvation Army

Emergency food pantries, community dinners and food assistance programs are available to all Livingston County residents. Numerous community partners working through the Livingston County Hunger Council have the goal of making Livingston County a hunger-free community.

Meals on Wheels (Senior Nutrition) 810-632-2155/ 888-886-8971

Summer Lunch Bunch– Throughout Livingston County-Mid June-Mid August


Livingston County Housing Resources

Housing Resources– Livingston County Housing Resources: Emergency Shelter


Livingston County Literacy Coalition

Adult literacy is known to be an important ingredient of financial stability. The Livingston County Literacy Coalition (LCLC) trains volunteer tutors to help adults learn to read. Contact LCLC at info@livingston-literacy.org 810-207-5890 to get involved.


My Free Taxes

Livingston County United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Livingston County. We give people the financial education and tools to build a solid foundation that improve their lives and the lives of their children. Tax refunds are often the largest paycheck a family receives and can be used to pay bills, save for the future, buy groceries, etc. 70% of US filers are eligible for free tax preparation but don’t take advantage, potentially paying to access tax credits or deductions such as the EITC.  For those that qualify, Livingston County United Way offers MyFreeTaxes.com, a free online tax preparation software.