There are many resources that can help individuals and families live healthier lives throughout Saginaw County. This page shares local programs and services that offer resources like healthy food, nutrition tips, wellness activities, and community support. Whether someone needs fresh produce, simple guidance on eating better, or ways to stay active, these resources are here to make healthy living easier. Nourish Saginaw is dedicated to helping residents find the support they need to feel their best and build a healthier community together.
Obesity Resources
BWell Saginaw
BWell Saginaw works to connect Saginaw County residents with resources for reducing obesity, such as the “Healthier Me” podcast, fitness facility information, community resources guides, BMI tools, body scanning, and more.
For more information, visit BWell Saginaw here.
Obesity Medicine & Metabolic Wellness Center
The Obesity Medicine & Metabolic Wellness Center seeks to provide strategies for weight management and wellness.
For more information, visit their website here.
Contact: (989) 941-3290
Email: info@obesitymedicinemwc.org
MOVE! Weight Management Program
The MOVE! program is a health promotion program hosted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The program’s goal is to help Veterans improve their health through physical activity.
For more information, visit the MOVE! website here.
Contact: (989) 321-4650
Food Access Resources
Saginaw Community Food Club
The Saginaw Community Food Club & Kitchen strives to provide access to nutritious foods for residents of inner-city Saginaw, Michigan. The organization is currently building a nonprofit membership grocery store, which is set to open in 2026.
For more information, visit their website here.
Contact:
Food Access Hotline- 211
Powered by United Way, 211 Northeast Michigan is a nonprofit organization that works to connect individuals facing food insecurities, as well as numerous other areas of concern. Individuals of Saginaw County can call 211 for resources.
For more information, visit their website here.
Contact:
Phone: 2-1-1
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
Powered by Feeding America, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan seeks to provide nutritious resources for those in need. The food bank stores and distributes food resources.
For more information, visit their website here.
Contact: (810) 239-4441
Other Resources
Saginaw County Heath Department
The Saginaw County Health Department is the county’s local health center, providing resources and support for numerous residents. The Saginaw County Health Department provides many programs and services to help those in need.
For more information, visit their website here.
For contact information, visit the department’s contact page here.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
Powered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the 988 Crisis Lifeline provides support to those dealing with mental health distress, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, and more.
For more information, visit their website here.
Contact:
Phone: 9-8-8
Saginaw County 2024 Community Resource Guide
The Saginaw County Health Department has published a resource guide that contains helpful resources for all public health topics. For other Saginaw County resources that have not been listed, this resource guide can help.
For access to the 2024 Community Resource Guide, click here.
Page updated 11/19/2025