Help is Here
As your neighbors, we are here to help. The following programs are free to those in need. For further assistance, contact Michigan 211 at www.mi211.org.
HELP FOOD PANTRY
MPC’s HELP Food Pantry works with the Midland County Emergency Food Pantry Network (EFPN), a nonprofit organization that coordinates eight local pantries. Clients work through the EFPN to make an appointment to receive a week’s worth of items based on the size of their families. For more information, call 989-486-9393.
Grief Recovery Group
A free recovery group for any adults in the community who are experiencing grief due to death, illness, job loss, divorce, or other issue. The grief can be from a recent loss or a prolonged situation. We offer summer and winter sessions that are facilitated by Nan Spence, a professional counselor and nurse associated with Catholic Family Services of Saginaw. For more information, call the church office.
Kinship Caregivers
Offers support for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of those who are raising the children of relatives. New members are always welcome. The group facilitator is Nan Spence, LPC RN, Licensed Professional Counselor. For more information, call 989-791-7879.
Newborn Parenting Support Group
Every Thursday • 1:00–2:30 p.m.
MyMichigan Health, Midland County Department of Public Health, and our Faith Community Nurse join for informative, drop-in get-togethers. We welcome expectant parents and parents/caregivers with an infant up to age 12 months in the Midland community to meet in the Parlor for discussions. Topics include physical and emotional changes after giving birth, infant nutrition, breastfeeding tips, ways to soothe the baby, infant sleep, and developmental milestones for the first year. For more info, contact MyMichigan Health at 800.999.3199 or talk to our Nurse Kellie.
Personal Assistance
Memorial Presbyterian Church believes in helping our neighbors through community assistance, housing, outreach, and missions. Those in need may visit our church office to fill out a Personal Assistance application.
We ARE able to assist with the following:
Rent/mortgage, property taxes, Consumers Energy, auto repair, propane, and water.
We ARE NOT able to assist with the following:
Gas cards, hotel room stays, and cell phone bills.
Assistance Level
An eligible applicant may be assisted once every 12 months as long as funds are available. This is a free resource for all eligible Midland County residents.
Application & Documentation
An application is required with documentation of need. Applicant must show utility bills, DHS decision notice, and/or eviction notice, etc. when applying. Name, address, phone number, and business to which the check should be written are also required. Once a request is received, it will be processed through a coordinator and may take up to three business days. For more information, contact the church office.