Our Mission
The mission of Hospitality House is to minimize deprivation in our community by providing food and assistance to those in need, while maintaining the utmost respect for the dignity of the individual.
Hospitality House works to fulfill this mission by operating a client-choice food pantry, a Weekend Food Program for students in participating schools, and by providing referral services. In addition, Hospitality House provides advice and aid to other pantries as they work to fight hunger across southeastern Michigan.
History
Since opening its doors in 2001, Hospitality House Food Pantry has grown from a small, community-supported food pantry into a vital resource for families facing food insecurity.
Founded in Walled Lake, Hospitality House began by serving approximately 200 families in its first year. As the need for food assistance grew, so did the pantry, expanding its space and food offerings to provide fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable foods.
In 2015, Hospitality House moved to its current location in Commerce Township, allowing it to expand its capacity and reach more individuals and families. In 2017, the pantry removed residency restrictions, opening its doors to anyone in need.
In 2023, recognizing the growing need for food assistance beyond the school day, Hospitality House established the Weekend Food Program as a core program. Today, the program helps nearly 400 students facing weekend hunger in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Novi Community Schools.
As of 2026, Hospitality House serves more than 1,000 households twice each month and distributes approximately 100,000 pounds of food every month.
While our reach has grown, our commitment remains the same: to provide food assistance with compassion, respect, and dignity. With the continued support of our volunteers, donors, community partners, and neighbors, we look forward to serving our community for years to come.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Hospitality House does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, military service, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs/affiliation, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any programs or activities.
