Monthly Schedule

We are serving back inside RIR!  We distribute by appointments.  Please park in the back and enter in the front door when it is time for your appointment.
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Note to Registered Clients: If you miss your appointments, please contact us!  

Upcoming appointment dates will be posted here and on our Facebook page. You must have an appointment scheduled before coming to the office. TEFAP clients: If you do not already have your monthly appointment scheduled, you can call our office to do so.

  • Thursday, April 3rd: RED TEFAP
  • Friday, April 4th: GREEN TEFAP
  • Thursday, April 10th: YELLOW TEFAP
  • Friday, April 11th: BLUE TEFAP
  • Thursday, April 24th: PURPLE TEFAP
  •  Friday, April 25th: ORANGE TEFAP
  • The last day for March distribution is Friday April 25th, including any makeup appointments

Redford Residents needing emergency food may call 313-387-9802 Option 1 to make an appointment.

The best time to call is Wednesday- Fridays between 10:00am and 2:00pm. If you do not get through, please leave a message. We will return your call. 


For questions or request for support, please call the office at 
​313-387-9802(Option 1) 
​or email our client specialist: [email protected]

Client Programs

Please call the office 313-387-9802 Option 1 if you need emergency food; our volunteers will be happy to provide you information and an appointment for emergency food or clothing.
Client Choice Emergency Food Pantry
  • Clients may shop once a month in our Healthy Client Choice Emergency Food Pantry, with nutritionally balanced sections for their groceries and personal care items
  • Our pantry provides
    • Fresh produce
    • Fruits and vegetables. some home grown in local gardens
    • Frozen meat and other proteins
    • Canned vegetables & fruits
    • Bread & bakery items
    • Cereals
    • Refrigerator items and other staples
  • Personal care items, paper products and cleaning products are also provided when available
TEFAP - The Emergency Food Assistance Program 
​The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. USDA provides 100% American-grown USDA Foods and administrative funds to states to operate TEFAP.
  • TEFAP is a once a month food distribution adding 6-9 additional items to RIR’s Client Choice Emergency Food Pantry
  • Qualifications for TEFAP are 200% of Federal Poverty Level
  • Everyone who qualifies for TEFAP will also receive food from our pantry
Senior Liquid Nutrition Program
A monthly Ensure program provided to seniors 60+ by Wayne County Senior Services, distributed by RIR.
Clothing Boutique
  • Everyone that comes to their food program appointment may shop in our Clothing Program each month
  • We have clothing for adults, children and infants, size 0-6xx (if available)