Donations now being accepted for the Migrant Program (for farm workers)

Did you know each year, migrant farm workers travel to Mid-Michigan and many of them do so with their families?

Because they travel often and receive limited pay, they often lack basic items such as blankets, diapers and more.

For many years, members of the Catholic community have donated food, clothing and other items to these workers. The Diocese of Saginaw also supports the migrant families by providing priests for the celebration of weekly Mass and the sacraments. 

How to Donate Food and Clothing

Please call ahead to arrange for drop-off. Food and clothing may be dropped off at:

Saginaw

Catholic Diocese of Saginaw
5800 Weiss St.
Saginaw, MI  48603

Maria Coss: (989) 797-6646

Bay City

All Saints Parish, 
St. Boniface Church
500 N. Lincoln Street
Bay City, MI 48708

Irma Guzman: (989) 860-6601 

Accepting donations starting the 2nd week in June

Gagetown

Our Lady Consolata Parish, 
St. Agatha Church
4618 South St.
Gagetown, MI 48735

Parish Office: (989) 665-1027

How to Donate Money

Monetary donations may be forwarded to:

Catholic Diocese of Saginaw
Office of Hispanic Ministry
5800 Weiss Street
Saginaw, MI 48603

Please note on the check “Migrant Ministry”

Questions? Call Maria Coss: (989) 797-6646

Most requested items

Food: (please only donate food before its expiration date)

  • Pinto Beans (dry or in jar)
  • Rice
  • Corn
  • Green Beans
  • Pancake mix & Syrup 
  • Cereal
  • *White Flour
  • *Shortening
  • Cooking Oil
  • *Baking Powder
  • Salt & Black Pepper

*These items are in high demand.

Clothing: (please only donate gently used and clean clothing of summer weight; no wool clothing. Adult clothing should be appropriate for the fields)

  • Diapers/Pampers
  • Children’s clothing (all sizes)
  • Men’s long sleeve shirts, blue jeans, khaki workpants, shoes, socks
  • Women’s shirts, pants, shoes, socks, long sleeve shirts

Household:

  • Blankets
  • Bed sheets
  • Dish Detergent
  • Wash Detergent
  • Lotion
  • Hygiene item
  • Toiletries 

Learn about our Christian Service Office

Learn about Office of Hispanic Ministry