We are proud to once again be able to extend our Kids Cafe program through the summer months, thanks to our partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Through this program, we will serve 78,000 free meals at 33 sites throughout the state to kids 18 years of age and under. Summer is […]
This week, Smithfield Foods’ Helping Hungry Homes® initiative, a program focused on alleviating hunger and helping Americans become more food secure, joined forces with Smith’s Food & Drug Stores to donate more than 40,000 pounds of protein to us. Smithfield and Smith’s representatives presented the donation, and members from all three organizations discussed food insecurity […]
When school is out, hunger is up. This is because kids lack access to school lunch and breakfast programs, placing additional strain on already-thin wallets. Sadly, at the same time of increased need, donations slow as families focus on summer activities. We find that local businesses are a great source of support during this critical […]
Utah Food Bank employees often see and hear heartbreaking stories. While these unforgettable stories are difficult to hear, they serve as a constant reminder of the importance of the work we do. This is especially true for those staff members who spend a lot of time at our partner agency locations. Audra Roberts, our Grocery […]