Food Policy Council

The Oakland County Food Policy Council is working to increase consumption, accessibility, and affordability of healthy foods among county residents. The council has begun identifying ​organizations working within the food system and asset mapping of healthy eating resources in Oakland County. Results will support developing a food resource directory and guide the future actions of the Food Policy Council.

Council Initiatives

  • Conduct a thorough assessment of the food system in Oakland County.
  • Promote and develop local resources to help people access healthy foods.
  • Prioritize the Community Health Improvement Plan suggested actions for implementation and expansion.

Response to COVID-19

Gleaners Community Food Bank

  • Gleaners continues to serve those in need. They continue to work with partner pantries and are expanding food distribution efforts to include additional drive-up mobile sites in Oakland and surrounding counties. Community distribution sites occur weekly at multiple locations and will be added regularly to their website. Please call a pantry location call ahead of time in case an appointment or paperwork may be necessary.

Forgotten Harvest

  • Forgotten Harvest updates its website daily with the most current list of active distribution sites receiving its food.  Forgotten Harvest urges a household to check with listed agencies for any last minute changes before going to an agency distribution site.

Emergency SNAP Benefits

SNAP Monthly Updates
  • There has not been a press releases from Govenor Whitmer's office about additional December or January benefits. 
  • Gov. Whitmer announced all Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits will continute to receive at least an additional $95 in November in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising food costs. Emergency benefits are approved on a month-to-month basis.  Eligible clients will see additional food assistance benefits on their Bridge Card from November 12-21, 2022. 
  •  Food Bank Council of Michigan has informational flyers about the emergency allotments on their Facebook page.
Oakland County COVID-19 Resources



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