The Aleman Center is a diocesan program to offer emergency food and clothing for those who need it. It is located by the Immaculate Conception Parish in Hartford. The coordination of the center is through the Diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry and it functions with volunteers from around the Diocese but especially volunteers from St. Thomas More who collect and sort donations and prepare the center for the summer. Last year, 2019, the Aleman Center served 400 families.

The Aleman Center is named in honor of Deacon Eugenio Alemán of Mexican origin.  He dedicated his life helping newly arrived families in the area or that needed some kind of assistance. The Aleman Family continues to support this program.
 
The clothes and emergency food that is offered at the Aleman Center is at no cost to low income people especially the migrants. The clothes and food at the Aleman Center is donated from various parishes throughout the Diocese, especially through St. Thomas More Student Parish, who has been with this ministry for many years.

 Click here to view the list of the items needed for the Aleman Center
 
The Aleman Center is in need of donations. Food items needed are: rice, flour, sugar, cooking oil, canned tomatoes and packs of water.  Kitchen items that are most useful are; glasses, dishes, water bottles and large pots & pans.  Other items that can be used are: sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, diapers of all sizes and wipes.  Please no microwaves or tv’s. Donated items may be brought to the St. Thomas More parish office Garage at 1333 West Lovell St. (corner of Monroe and Lovell) from 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. If you have questions about times, please call the parish office at 381-8917. You can also contact the Office of Hispanic Ministry of the Diocese of Kalamazoo at 269-903-0197.


Address:  63559, 60^th Avenue 
               Hartford, MI
               Located by the Immaculate Conception Parish
Telephone (269) 621-4106

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October:
               
             Sunday:  12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.