Who We Are And Who We Serve

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Migrant Farmworkers Assistance Fund (MFAF) is based in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1984, MFAF's services were organized originally as part of Migrant Farmworkers Project (MFP), a project of Legal Aid of Western Missouri.  MFAF was established as a separate non-profit in 1998, and was accorded 501c3 IRS status in 2003.  MFAF serves and empowers Missouri's migrant and seasonal farmworkers.  MFAF's staff meet with migrant farmworkers when they first arrive at the orchards in late summer to determine their eligibility for public benefits, for medical and dental services, and to complete school enrollment forms.  From then until workers migrate elsewhere, MFAF seeks to meet critical needs and assist with a variety of health and other issues.  For those families that settle in the area, ongoing assistance is provided.

Objectives


  • Help farmworkers meet emergency material needs.
  • Provide health education, healthcare, advocacy, and individual medical and dental case management.
  • Provide referrals for legal advice and/or representation. 
  • Promote personal and communal growth and development through educational opportunities and leadership training.
  • Raise community awareness about migrant farmworkers' lives and the challenges they face.

Congrats to our 2017 graduates and their families!


Jacquelin Garcia - Santa Fe High School

Estrella Martinez - Santa Fe High School

Virginia Ayala - State of Missouri high school diploma

Joel Granados, Jr.- Penn Valley Community College AA




The Cost of Food Insecurity on Health - a Health Care Foundation Video featuring MFAF


Our voices, services and advocacy help.  Lawmakers need to hear how important SNAP and other food  and nutrition programs are for the health of people, workers and families.  Together we can transform how it is, into how it should be.

REACH Foundation Features MFAF in 2015 Annual Report


The REACH Foundation featured MFAF as one of their "partner stories" in their 2015 annual report. The front cover photo is Tina Moore, FNP, at the Rodgers-Lafayette Clinic, in Lexington, with one of our patients. Elizabeth, MFAF Program Director, accompanied and interpreted for the child and her mom at the appointment. Elizabeth's photo is in the partner story with two adult patients. See some of the photos in the gallery below, and click on the "Partner Stories" in the report here.

Mission and Vision


No human being is illegal. Migrant farmworkers, like others, have fundamental rights to healthcare, education, and meaningful participation in society. MFAF serves, accompanies, and advocates for these unique and often marginalized people.

MFAF Requests Donations

The following is a wish list of items MFAF is currently collecting for distribution to farmworkers and their families. The items in greatest demand include:

  • New Backpacks
  • Brown paper grocery bags
  • Reusable cloth grocery bags
  • White Rice (not instant)
  • Pinto Beans (dry)
  • Spanish language children’s books (new or gently used)
  • Children’s board books
  • Clean blankets
  • Children’s winter coats and sweatshirts
  • Baseball caps
  • Natural Tears eye drops
  • Sunblock ( SPF 30+)
  • Bandanas
  • Ziplock bags (Quart & Gallon size only)
  • disposable Diapers (sizes 4,5,6)

If you are interested in setting up a collection drive at your school or faith community, please contact us and view our flyer of needs here.

MFAF and the University of Kansas are partners on the PCORI Engagement Award


Check out the new video made in collaboration with KU School of Social Welfare and PCORI.


For information on the purpose and goals of the project, please click here.

Please find us on facebook


MFAF is utilizing social media to connect with supporters and those interested in learning more about our work. Please "like us" to get our posts in your feed. Also consider sharing our page. Go to:
https://www.facebook.com/migrantfarmworkersAF
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.