Hope Bags of michigan | Homeless

top of page

About Hope Bags of Michigan

Mission Statement

Empowering Hope, One Bag at a Time.

At Hope Bag Of Michigan, our mission is to provide dignity, comfort, and hope to individuals experiencing homelessness in Michigan who deserve to be seen, heard, and valued, regardless of their circumstances.

We dedicate ourselves to crafting and distributing Hope Bags, brimming with essential items and personal care products, to those in need. Our goal is not only to meet the immediate needs of the homeless but also to inspire a sense of hope, renewal, and possibility.

Hope Bags of Michigan is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity organization that strives to improve the lives of homeless Michigan residents.

We manufacture and distribute Hope Bags in Michigan and other basic necessities.

At Hope Bags of Michigan, we are committed to making a difference in our community.

Hope Bags of Michigan is a 501 (c) (3) charity organization.

This website was last updated on November 20, 2025.

Hope Bags of Michigan: Individuals Served Counter

In a four-day period from September 12 to 16, Hope Bags of Michigan assisted 518 individuals in need.

For The Month of November

Please like and share the Facebook page for Hope Bags of Michigan.

Facebook Page

175

November 20, 2025

Hope Bags of Michigan is seeking donations for its December handout in Grand Rapids, where we will provide a sandwich, a bag of chips, a beverage, and hot soup.

Some have questioned why I travel across the state to assist homeless individuals when there are many in need right here in southeast Michigan. I explain that homelessness knows no boundaries.

Please consider making a donation today.

November 14, 2025

Hope Bags of Michigan is planning a distribution event in Grand Rapids, scheduled for either December or January. We will distribute our Hope Bags to individuals in need. A lunch will be provided, featuring a high-quality sandwich made with lunch meat sourced from GFS. The lunch will also include a bag of chips, a beverage, and hot soup, served at an undetermined location. We anticipate serving between 300 and 500 people.

October 14,2025

November 3, 2025

Hope Bags of Michigan recently made a donation to St. John’s Congregational Church, located at the intersection of Kercheval and Chalmers in Detroit.

The donation included 60 sandwiches, 100 bags of chips, 9 bags of oranges, 16 pounds of strawberries, and drinks.

Thank you! Recently, Hope Bags of Michigan has received a number of generous gift card donations. The list includes Charlie's Restaurant, Gilbert's Lodge, and Shores Car Care, all of which are located in St. Clair Shores; Crazy Gringo of Clinton Township; Metro Bar & Grill of Warren; and Texas Roadhouse of Roseville. Additionally, I have at least four more donations pending in the Grand Rapids area.

Donate

Click And

Scan and Donate

Wist list

Text to Donate

TEXT HOPEBAGS TO
53-555

Donate Today

Hope Bags of Michigan is looking for donations of Sam's Club and Walmart gift cards. We will use gift cards to purchase supplies for Hope Bags, and lunch meat for sandwiches. You can buy gift cards online or in the store or send them to the address below.

Hope Bags of Michigan

P.O. Box 99

St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48082

Buy Sam's Club and walmart gift cards

September 19, 2025

Hope Bags of Michigan made a donation to the Holland Rescue Mission today in Holland, Michigan, following our previous donation in Grand Rapids yesterday. Over the past two days, we have distributed 200 bags of chips, drinks, and 175 sandwiches.

Hope Bags of Michigan is looking to resume the production of Hope/Care Bags in the near future. We are in need of funding and are seeking support from businesses in our local area or across the state. since we donate statewide.

If you have been following me from the beginning, I do not receive any compensation for duties performed. I am on SSDI and have three neurological disorders. I just want to help people in need and provide them with the support they require. This includes homeless people living on the streets, in the woods, and in the shelters.

September 15, 2025

September 12, 2025

Today, Hope Bags of Michigan set a new record by helping 222 people in need. We donated sandwiches and chips at the Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries lot located at 448 N Burdick St. I stayed up until 3:30 AM to prepare this donation for today.

Due to a lack of donations, we have not made any of our Hope Bags in the last month. This is what we specialize in. I was even working on a diabetic version. In just over a month, we assisted over 1,200 people in need but have only received $150 in donations and a few items from our Amazon wish list.

Currently, my Grand Rapids Distribution project has been canceled after months of planning. I had intended to distribute our Hope Bags and sandwiches.

I have a few supplies left for sandwiches and will continue to make them.

Over the past two years, I have invested a significant amount of time and effort into Hope Bags of Michigan, often using my own money. I even took out two loans to keep this charity running. I can't continue this way anymore. I had a good thing going.

Hope bags of Michigan donated 100 sandwiches and bags of chips to the Blue water rescue mission in Port Huron

September 9 & 10, 2025

In a two-day period, Hope Bags of Michigan assisted 165 people in need in Mt. Clemens, Roseville, Detroit, and Battle Creek.

August 28, 2025 Lansing, Michigan

Today, Hope Bags of Michigan provided assistance to 130 homeless and low-income individuals in Lansing. We distributed sandwiches, chips, cookies, drinks, socks, deodorant, and Slim Jims at the homeless camp located near Dietrich Park along the Grand River, as well as at Holy Cross Services' new Hope Community Center.

At Holy Cross, we were able to assist approximately 100 people in just 20 minutes. Tomorrow, we will be in Flint, Michigan.

August 30,2025 Flint,Michigan

Today Hope Bag of Michigan assisted 175 individuals in need at My Brother's Keeper of Genesee, located at 101 N Grand Traverse St.

We donated 175 sandwiches. 188 packs of cookies and nuts, 200 bags of chips, and about 175 drinks.

Distributions, fundraisers, meet-and-greets, event schedules, and recent donations.

August 14, 2025

On Friday, Hopes of Michigan will distribute 100 sandwiches, fruit, and Better Made potato chips to the YWCA Interim House at 8200 Marygrove in Detroit.

The YWCA Interim House Metro Detroit is a service dedicated to helping individuals experiencing domestic violence.

August 19, 2025

Today, Hope Bags of Michigan donated 170 hot dogs, packs of cookies, chips, soda, and water to the harbor at 929 Pine St. in Port Huron.

Harbor House, a 24-hour emergency youth shelter serving ages 9 to 17, will use this donation for their 5K run on Friday, which will generate donations for their mission. The event is set to take place on Saturday, August 23, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Pine Grove Park, located near the Huron Lightship Museum on Michigan St.

August 24,2025

Hope Bags of Michigan donated 50 sandwiches and 60 pairs of brand-new socks to St. Johns Congregation Church, located at 14320 Kercheval in Detroit, Michigan. The church provides shelter for about 50 homeless individuals.

One of the coordinators, Lee, expressed immense happiness about the donated socks, and the homeless residents enjoyed my homemade sandwiches. I made ham and cheese sandwiches, as well as hard salami with cheese and sliced deli pepperoni.

In the last two days I have made 135 sandwiches; after giving out 50 yesterday, I have 85 sandwiches on hand.

Blue and White Modern Company Business Flyer.png

What is a Hope Bag?

What Is A Hope Bag?

A hope bag is a one-gallon zip-lock bag filled with essentials to provide comfort to people in need. Our Hope bags contain things like first aid supplies, gloves, hand warmers, hats, socks, underwear, feminine hygiene products, combs, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nail clippers,deodorant, razors, rain ponchos, snacks, and beverages.

Items in a Hope Bag, or items we distribute, may vary.

Isaiah 58:7

"Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help".

Hope Bags of Michigan also can buy in bulk directly from the manufacturer. Most charities purchase supplies from Walmart, Amazon, and Bulk Warehouse. We strive to maximize the impact of every dollar spent without affecting the quality of our Hope Bag.

Recipients Of Hope Bags

Hope Bags of Michigan has provided assistance to individuals in Grand Rapids, Roseville, and Detroit. Please donate today so we can expand the areas we serve.

Roseville, Michigan