Donate Goods & Services

Our Current Needs List

Tangible donations make a real difference in the daily lives of our residents. Every item you give restores dignity and supports recovery, one gift at a time.

How You Can Help

Every item on this list meets a real need.

Many of our residents arrive with very little. The items below are used every day in our campuses — in the kitchen, the bathroom, the classroom, and the chapel. Browse by category and give what you can.

Feed the Body. Nourish the Soul.

Pantry Essentials

Nutritious meals are a core part of life and recovery at Mid-Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge. Your pantry donations help us provide consistent, quality meals across our campuses, supporting transformation one meal at a time.

Please Note
We ask that all food items be new, unopened, and not expired. Thank you for your care and generosity!

Proteins

  • Ground meat (any kind)
  • Breakfast meat
  • Chicken (fresh or canned)
  • Canned tuna
  • Beansdry or canned — black, white, chili, etc.

Dairy & Refrigerated

  • Cheese (all kinds)
  • Yogurt
  • Butter (any kind)

Grains & Staples

  • Pasta (all kinds)
  • Oats
  • Grainsrice, quinoa, etc.
  • Potatoesany kind except French fries

Baking & Cooking Essentials

  • Sugarwhite or brown
  • Flour
  • Cooking oilsvegetable, olive, etc.
  • Salt, pepper & basic spices
  • Common seasoningsgarlic powder, minced onion, oregano, basil, cinnamon
  • Cake & brownie mixes
  • Brothchicken, beef, or vegetable

Shelf-Stable Foods

  • Canned vegetables & fruit
  • Boxed potatoes & stuffing
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Cereal & oatmeal
  • Pancake mix & syrup
  • Macaroni & cheese
  • Soupcanned or dry
  • Sauces & condimentsspaghetti sauce, BBQ, mayo, ketchup, mustard, etc.

Snacks & Beverages

  • Granola bars
  • Crackers & cookies
  • Bottled water
  • Drink mixeslemonade, fruit punch, etc.
Dignity Begins with the Basics

Hygiene & Personal Care

Hygiene items play a vital role in helping our residents feel valued, respected, and prepared to step into recovery with confidence. Your donations support a safe, clean, and healthy environment across our campuses.

Please Note
We ask that all hygiene items be new, unopened, and full-sized unless otherwise noted.

Personal Care

  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • African American hair products
  • Body wash
  • Bar soap
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorantmen's & women's
  • Razors & shaving cream
  • Feminine HygienePads, Panty Liners

Additional Hygiene Items

  • Lotion
  • Hair brushes & combs
  • Chapstick / lip balm
  • Nail clippers
  • Tweezers
  • Q-Tips / cotton swabs
  • Headbands
  • Foot powder
  • Bandaids
  • Small paper cups
Clothing & Education

Clothing & Study Supplies

Our residents need both comfortable clothing and educational tools to fully engage in our structured recovery curriculum. These items directly support their daily program life.

Clothing Items

  • Socksmen's & women's
  • Underwearmen's & women's — new only
  • Shower shoes / flip flopsmen's & women's
  • New or gently used men's clothing
  • New or gently used women's clothing
  • Shoes & accessories

Study Supplies

  • Notebooks & journals
  • Pens & pencils
  • Folders & binders
  • Highlighters
  • Backpacks
  • NKJV Bibles
Year-Round Support

Seasonal & Holiday Needs

From cold Michigan winters to summer sunshine and meaningful holidays in between, our needs shift with the seasons. Your donations help meet practical needs and add warmth, comfort, and care when it’s needed most.

Fall & Winter

  • Warm socksmen's & women's
  • Winter gloves & hats
  • Heavy-duty winter coatsnew or gently used
  • Hand & foot warmers
  • Thermal underwear & base layers
  • Blankets & throwsnew or gently used
  • Lip balm & hand lotion

Holiday Supplies

  • Wrapping paper & tape
  • Gift bags & tissue paper
  • Holiday cards
  • Thanksgiving & Christmas non-perishable meal items
  • Disposable aluminum pans
  • Holiday treats & baking supplies

Warm Weather

  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Reusable water bottles
  • Outdoor games & sports equipment
  • Gardening gloves & tools
  • Grilling suppliescharcoal, lighter fluid, utensils

Year-Round Support

  • Journal notebooks & pens
  • Birthday cards
  • Thank you cards
  • Postage stamps
  • Event decorationsneutral themes preferred
  • Devotional booksChrist-centered, new or gently used
  • Gift cardsWalmart, Meijer, Amazon, etc.
Multiply Your Impact

Host a Supply Drive

Organize a supply drive at your church, school, workplace, or small group. It’s one of the most powerful ways to get your community involved in meeting real needs with real solutions.

We’ll help you get started with tips, materials, and everything you need to run a successful drive. Contact us and we’ll walk you through it.

In-Person Donations

Donation Drop-Off Information

We gratefully accept in-person donations at our main campus during regular business hours. For large or bulk donations, please call ahead so we can be ready to receive you.

We ask that all items be new, unopened, and not expired unless otherwise noted. Your thoughtfulness honors the people you’re helping.

DROP-OFF HOURS
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
For bulk deliveries or special arrangements, please call ahead.

Main Campus 818 South Michigan Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
Women’s Campus 818 South Michigan Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
Cell: 989.501.2505
Men’s Campus 503 North Jefferson Ave
Saginaw, MI 48607
Cell: 989.574.6319

Prefer to give financially?

Let us do the shopping. A financial gift allows us to purchase exactly what’s needed, exactly when it’s needed — and stretch every dollar as far as possible.

Want to know how you can help?

We can serve our community because of the help of generous people like you. There are many ways to support Mid-Michigan Teen Challenge.

Get to know Teen Challenge and our mission.

Learn about our mission, our vision, and how we help men and women overcome controlling life issues through faith-based recovery.

Meet the members of our dedicated staff.

Mid-Michigan Teen Challenge is served by an extraordinary group of people committed to serving others and bringing freedom through Christ.