Many Utah families are struggling with rising living costs, and two groups are feeling the pressure more than most: Gen Xers and Baby Boomers. According to the 2024 Financial Literacy Survey, 13% of Americans—including many in Utah—are not making enough to cover their basic needs. Another 46% are barely staying afloat. For Utah’s Gen Xers […]
As we approach September 2024, Hunger Action Month remains a critical time to raise awareness about food insecurity and make a lasting impact in your community. This year, we have an incredible opportunity to amplify our efforts: an anonymous donor has pledged to match donations up to $50,000, allowing us to double our impact and […]
On March 16th, faith-based congregations, organizations, and residents across Utah are teaming up with Utah Food Bank for the third annual statewide Feed Utah to support our mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide. This food drive is crucial to help restock quickly emptying shelves, and we are asking for everyone’s help! It’s easy to get involved! […]
In a significant stride towards addressing the critical issue of food insecurity in San Juan County and the Navajo Nation, Utah Food Bank proudly announces the official opening of our new Southeastern Distribution Center in Blanding. Spanning an impressive 18,000 square feet, this facility stands as a testament to our commitment to meeting the unique […]
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 […]
It’s that time of year again! Dust off your running shoes, put on your most creative costumes and come together with nearly 5,000 Utahns on Thanksgiving morning for our 18th Annual Utah Human Race. This beloved family-friendly event promises not only an energetic race, but also a chance to give back by fighting hunger with […]
For so many kids, summer means pools, sprinklers, and fun. But for a surprising number of Utah children–142,320 of them, in fact–summer means worrying about where their next meal will come from. When school is out, children lose access to school meal programs, and families must find a way to provide additional meals on already-tight […]
Friends and supporters of Utah Food Bank gathered for our annual gala Night at the Warehouse: Making Hunger Disappear. It was a fun evening of live and silent auctions, magical entertainment, and a wonderful dinner, all from where the real magic happens: our new West-Wing warehouse. This year marked the 14th year of gala planning […]
Despite a record-setting snowfall, we proudly unveiled our Utah Food Bank Southern Distribution Center expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in St. George on March 2, 2023. Local businesses, elected officials, volunteers, supporters and community members joined as we celebrated the completion of this mission-critical project. Guests toured the 12,000 square feet of additional warehouse storage […]
Despite an organization-wide desire to distribute the most appropriate foods possible to every community in need, Utah Food Bank currently does not have a formal process to identify, track, and distribute culturally appropriate foods to the most suitable food pantries and mobile pantries on a statewide scale. Thanks to a recent grant of $100,000 from […]