The Hawks’ Nest provides supplemental food assistance to Henry Ford College students. We also have information about other resources available in the community. The Hawks' Nest is open during Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters.
Please consider a donation to help keep the Hawks' Nest food pantry stocked!
Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.
Appointments and walk-ins are welcome. Email hawksnest@hawkmail.hfcc.edu to schedule an appointment.
Thank You, Donors!
Thanks to our generous donors, since the Hawks' Nest opened, we've been an active presence:
- 700+ students helped
- 20,000 pounds of food donated
- 3,700 personal care items donated
- 400 reusable bags donated
Students: How you can receive help
If you need food assistance, please visit the Hawks' Nest in the ASCC building. The Hawks' Nest works on the honor system; you are not required to document need. If you are a first-time visitor, please bring with you:
- Your HFC student ID card
- A copy of your current semester academic schedule (must be enrolled in at least one credit hour during the current semester). This can be on paper, or your mobile device.
Once you fill out an intake form, you will be registered for the academic year and will get a membership card that you can use to get food and supplies up to once a week (maximum four times per month).
Donors: How you can help students
We rely on your donations to run the Hawks' Nest! All donations go directly to help students. Please consider making a personal donation of food or funds, or hosting a food drive and donating the proceeds to the Hawks' Nest.
We need:
- nonperishable food items (we cannot accept expired food items)
- toiletries
- reusable canvas bags
Donation drives on campus take place during the fall and winter semesters. You can also drop off anytime during the Hawks' Nest normal business hours or contact us by phone or email to arrange a pickup. See more details about what the Hawks' Nest needs and how to donate.
Local Pantry Resources
These are general community resources. Some information may not be up to date. Please call ahead before visiting.
Aunt Bertha
www.auntbertha.com
Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
Gleaners Community Food Bank
https://www.gcfb.org/community-distribution-sites/
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak Gleaners has expanded food distribution locations across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Monroe counties. Visit their website for a map to find the food distribution location closest to you.
Food Pantry Locator
http://pantrynet.org/
CALL 2-1-1
To speak to an operator for emergency food assistance, call 2-1-1. If you are unable to reach Michigan 2-1-1 by dialing directly, call the statewide toll-free number: 1-844-875-9211.
Recent News
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HFC hosts “Hunger Games” at the home basketball game Feb. 21
Bring a donation of 5 cans of non-perishable food as your entry fee to the HFC men's basketball games on Feb. 21. This is part of the MCCAA “Hunger Games.”
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“Pack the Pantry” Hawks’ Nest food drive
The Hawks’ Nest relies on the generosity of our community to provide food and personal items for students. Monetary donations are also helpful. The food drive is Oct. 9-20.
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Success times two: HFC alumna’s career pivot takes her back to dream of becoming a nurse
Tara Abdusshakur, who earned an associate degree from HFC two decades ago, had a full and extremely successful culinary career. Now, she returns to HFC to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse.
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Hawks’ Nest holds “Spring into Action” food drive
The Hawks’ Nest relies on the generosity of our community to provide food for students. We are grateful for donations of food, personal items, or money. Food drive is April 24 - May 5.