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