In the fight against hunger, there’s a new face you should know about: A.L.I.C.E. A.L.I.C.E. stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. This term represents working families who earn above the federal poverty threshold but still don’t qualify for state or federal assistance such as SNAP or WIC benefits. Despite being employed, these families struggle […]
We’re thrilled to announce Utah Food Bank Hurricane Valley Food Pantry is complete and now open to serve the residents of Hurricane valley. This milestone is a significant part of our broader initiative of Fighting Hunger Statewide. With the opening of this pantry, we mark the culmination of our multi-pronged expansion project. This new pantry […]
While many children look forward to summer break for fun and games, it’s a different story for 1 in 10 Utah kids. Instead of packing for sleep-away camp, they worry about where their next meal will come from when school’s out. Without school meal programs, many families find themselves stretched thin, struggling to provide meals […]
Letter carriers and hunger share a common trait: they both persist regardless of the season. With 1 in 10 Utah children experiencing the uncertainty of where their next meal is coming from, and 317,000 Utahns at risk of missing a meal today, the statewide Stamp Out Hunger® food drive on Saturday, May 11th remains as […]
Spring Break is often a time of relaxation and a chance for families to unwind and escape the stresses of school. However, for many Utah children, this break from school also means a break from the reliable food they receive through school meal programs. As families struggle to provide additional meals on already tight budgets, […]
Amidst remarks and traditional Navajo Blessings, two ribbon-cutting ceremonies unfolded, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the fight against hunger statewide. We are thrilled to announce the opening of two new pantries, each spanning an impressive 4,000 square feet, strategically located in Montezuma Creek and Monument Valley, on the Navajo Nation. These […]
As we reflect on the previous year, it is with both gratitude for our accomplishments and a solemn acknowledgment of the challenges faced by those we serve. Inflation, coupled with the expiration of pandemic benefits has cast a long shadow, impacting every facet of our operations. Utah Food Bank finds itself on the frontline of […]
As we approach the end of 2023, it is crucial to acknowledge the economic challenges that many individuals and families are facing across Utah. Soaring living costs have placed hardworking people in the position of making tough choices, often having to decide between putting food on the table and meeting their basic needs. Yet, in […]
As the holidays approach, and you are making your list and checking it twice, please don’t forget the 1 in 10 Utah kids who are unsure of where their next meal will come from. Many who were already living paycheck to paycheck find themselves having to make tough choices this holiday season…a time when budgets naturally […]
Happy GivingTuesday! Today, an anonymous donor has generously stepped forward to double the impact of your kindness by matching your gift, up to $50,000! Your compassion has the power to make a significant difference in the lives of 1 in 10 Utah kids who are unsure of where their next meal will come from. Thanks […]