FACTS

04/07/2026

03/23/2026

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

Check out this calendar 🗓️ to see when and where the food distributions are in Saginaw County this week.

Big thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and their many community partners like Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Radiant Church of God, DC House of Blessings, Freeland Lions Club, Old Town Christian Outreach and many others for helping keep our community fed!

If you’re in need of assistance, please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 Northeast Michigan, our community resource line.

If you’re able, please consider donating at https://bit.ly/NourishmentForNeighbors. All funds stay local by helping to stock local pantries, fill emergency food boxes and works to ensure that no neighbor is left hungry. ❤️

02/27/2026

We have some exciting news and we want all of you to be apart of it... Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Company opens back up Tuesday, March 3rd.

Visiting either of their locations on Tuesdays in March will also support the Saginaw Food Club. So please stop in on Tuesday and support their Scoop It Forward Program.

* You will need to show this post when you go in so they know you are there to support the Food Club.

11/21/2025

11/10/2025

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

Check out this calendar 🗓️ to see when and where the food distributions are in Saginaw County this week.

Big thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and their many community partners like the East Side Soup Kitchen, Radiant Church of God, Faith Lutheran Church, Old Town Christian Outreach and many others for helping keep our community fed!

If you’re in need of assistance, please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 Northeast Michigan.

If you’re able, please consider donating at https://bit.ly/NourishmentForNeighbors. All funds will stay local by helping to stock local pantries, fill emergency food boxes and ensure that no neighbor is left hungry. ❤️

11/03/2025

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

Check out this calendar 🗓️ to see when and where the food distributions are in Saginaw County this week.

Big thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and their many community partners like Radiant Church of God, DC House of Blessings, Freeland Lions Club, Old Town Christian Outreach and many others for helping keep our community fed!

If you’re in need of assistance, please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 Northeast Michigan.

If you’re able, please consider donating at https://bit.ly/NourishmentForNeighbors. All funds will stay local by helping to stock local pantries, fill emergency food boxes and ensure that no neighbor is left hungry. ❤️

10/27/2025

SNAP Update: No new SNAP benefits are being issued in November due to a pause in federal funding.
✅ But Double Up Food Bucks is still here to help. If you have SNAP dollars on your card, you can still:
✔️ Use them
✔️ Earn an unlimited match per day
✔️ Spend previously earned Double Up bucks — no expiration
❄️ Plus, you can now use Double Up for frozen fruits & veggies (no added sugar, salt, or oil) at all participating locations.

These changes are in effect until December 31, 2025.

Find a store or market near you: doubleupfoodbucks.org/find-a-location
💬 Need help? Call us at 866-586-2796.
You’re not alone. We’re in this with you.

10/27/2025

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

Check out this calendar 🗓️ to see when and where the food distributions are in Saginaw County this week.

Big thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and their many community partners like East Side Soup Kitchen, NEW COVENANT CHRISTIAN CENTER, Ninth Street Community Church, The Caring Closet, Old Town Christian Outreach and many others for helping keep our community fed!

10/25/2025

Coming 2026! 310 Meredith St. An Innovative & Dignified Solution to Food Security A committed group of community leaders and volunteers are developing an exciting project to fill a critical need in Saginaw’s local food system. The Saginaw Community Food Club is a 5O1c3 nonprofit membership grocery...

10/03/2025

We would love for you to Save the Date for our First Annual event that will take place next fall at one of the local farms in Saginaw County: Leaman's Back Orchard Barn!

So get ready to plan an outfit that will go great with some cowboys boots and start training now for some boot scootin' boogie!

09/19/2025

Who needs a pumpkin??

The Food Club has a truck load of Pumpkins being delivered and we want to make sure everyone has one or two for their fall needs. So please come visit us on Oct 10th to see the progress of the building and pick up a pumpkin for your family!

Donations are always accepted, but not required to pick up a pumpkin.

We plan to be there from 10-2 (or until we run out of pumpkins).

Who should attend: EVERYONE!
- Want to come see the construction progress? This is a great opportunity!
- Want to meet some of the leaders on this project? Come say hi or join us in volunteering.
- Want to make a donation in person? We would love to thank you personally as well.
- Need a pumpkin for fall decorations? Stop by and see us and we will send one home with you.
- Are you interested in being a member or learning more about membership for when the Food Club opens? Come give us your information to be on a communication list and stay up to date with information.