Saginaw County assistance programs.

Resources and organizations that provide help.

Two groups that struggling and low income people can turn to for assistance include the Saginaw County Community Action Committee and the Community Prescription Drug Program. These organizations provide people help with paying their utility and heating bills, discounted and free prescription drug medications, rent help, emergency assistance, and more.

Free and discounted prescription drugs

Residents can take advantage of Saginaw County’s Community Prescription Drug Program (phone 989-907-5602), which assists thousands of underinsured and uninsured families and individuals throughout the county. The organization now helps almost 5,000 people, most of whom are unemployed, underemployed, elderly, or who in general can’t afford to pay for needed medications. The number of people using the program has increased as a result of the weak economy. They partner with many drug companies and other organizations that provide free drugs.

So far this year the prescription drug assistance program has filled about 1,700 prescriptions each and every month, spent $3,000 per month on these medications and they have also had another $300,000 worth of donated medications that they distribute. The donated medications are mostly from pharmaceutical companies, the organization said. The phone number to call to apply or fore more information is 989-758-1791. Also, find additional ways to get help with medical bills.

Assistance programs from Saginaw County Community Action Agency

This non-profit organization also offers several resources to low and moderate income people. They provide some short term assistance and grants for paying bills, but their primary mission is to ensure people become self sufficient over the long term.

Some of what they offer include weatherization program, minor home repairs, energy and heating bill assistance, job training, child care, and also rent help. Contact them at 2824 Perkins Street, Saginaw, MI 48601, or dial  (989) 753-7741 to learn more or apply.

 

 

 

Assistance from Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

If you are wondering or concerned where your next meal may be coming from, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan may be able to provide for you. They support most counties in Easter Michigan, including Saginaw County, and they also work with local charities and non-profits. Dial 810.239.4441 to learn where you can receive free food and groceries from.

Help with bills, rent, and other social service programs

The Eastern Michigan / Saginaw County Salvation Army offers various social service type programs. If you apply and are determined to be eligible for assistance, receive free groceries, prescription medicines and drugs, clothing, rent and utility and heating bill assistance, temporary shelter and even travel vouchers including gasoline. (989) 793-8371.