assistance Programs
MDHHS Assistance Programs
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
Sault Tribe Emergency Rental Assistance
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) offers programs that can help you and your family with temporary assistance when times are tough. The types of programs include but are not limited to cash, childcare, and food assistance, homeless services, and emergency relief.
For more information, contact our local (MDHHS) office at (906)635-4100 or visit www.michigan.gov/mibridges
Sault Tribe Emergency Rental Assistance
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
Sault Tribe Emergency Rental Assistance
Income eligible members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians who rent homes in the United States may be eligible to receive emergency assistance. This program provides assistance with rental/utility arrears and other housing expenses directly or indirectly related to COVID-19.
For more information, contact the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Housing Authority at (906)495-1450.
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
The City of Sault Ste. Marie is partnering with the Community Action Agency to help pay off past due water bills for income eligible residents. This program is designed to help those who have overdue bills related to water use or sewage, or have received a shut off notice.
For more information, contact the Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac County Community Action Agency at (906)632-3363.
food pantries
Salvation Army
Location: 132 W. Spruce St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Date/Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am - 3pm.
Requirements: Appointment only. Call (906) 632-6521.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Location: 1101 Minneapolis St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Date/Time: Every Tuesday from 2pm - 3pm.
First Church of Christ
Location: 300 W. Spruce St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Date/Time: Monday through Wednesday from 9am - 11am.
First United Presbyterian Church
Location: 555 Bingham Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Date/Time: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:30pm - 5pm.