Memorial Presbyterian Church
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Help Groups

As your neighbors, we understand that times can be challenging and we are here to help. MPC offers Al-Anon meetings, food pantry, personal assistance, grief groups, and Kinship Caregiving. Looking for more information? Please contact the church at 989-835-6759.

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.

Food Pantry

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.

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Grief Recovery Group

A free recovery group for any adults in the community who are experiencing grief due to death, illness, job loss, or divorce. The grief can be from a recent loss or a prolonged situation. Each session is facilitated by Nan Spence, a professional counselor and nurse associated with Catholic Family Services of Saginaw. For more information, call 989-791-7879.

Kinship Caregivers

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.

Community Assistance

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, call 989-835-6759.