Recently, over 1,200 dancers from 22 studios across the Wasatch Front participated in the annual Will Dance For Food event to help feed kids facing hunger in Utah. All funds raised are used to help other children, so their donations support our childhood hunger programs. Over 3,600 people were in attendance for the 2-day dance […]
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Opportunity Drawing Alert!
Want to take chance on some great prizes AND help us feed Utahns facing hunger at the same time? Consider participating in our Night at the Warehouse gala Opportunity Drawing! For a suggested ticket price contribution of $100*, you may participate in the following opportunities. The drawing will take place at our event on April […]
Smithfield Foods Donates 35,000 lbs. of Protein!
Smithfield Foods, Inc. joined forces with Smith’s Food & Drug Stores to donate more than 35,000 pounds of protein this past week. This contribution was part of the Smithfield’s 2018 Helping Hungry Homes donation tour, which is now in it’s 10th year. This program is the company’s signature hunger-relief initiative focused on alleviating hunger and […]
Only YOU Can Prevent Hunger on 4.28!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 28, and join us for our 9th annual Night at the Warehouse gala! This event is held at our Salt Lake City warehouse, and is a great way to take your support of Utahns facing hunger to the next level! The evening features live and silent auctions, dinner and […]
Help Local Scouts Hit the 20 Million Meal Mark!
Scouting For Food, which will be held on March 17th this year, celebrates the 32nd anniversary of the three local Scout Councils (Great Salt Lake, Trapper Trails and Utah National Parks) working with Utah Food Bank to Fight Hunger Statewide. This food drive, powered by 55,000 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from across the state, […]
Charity Vending Machines Raised Over $500K to Light the World
If you visited the Joseph Smith Memorial Building during the holidays, you most likely saw the lines for the charity vending machines that were located in the lobby. As part of the “Light the World” holiday initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, vending machines with a charitable twist were installed near […]
Check out our latest newsletter online!
Our Winter 2018 Hungry Heart newsletter is in the mail! If you don’t receive one, or missed yours, please take a look at our digital version for all the latest and upcoming events and initiatives at Utah Food Bank, including information about our Night at the Warehouse Gala, Volunteer Spotlight and an update on our Mobile […]
Donation Match Alert!
Make a New Year’s resolution to give back year-round with our Meal Makers Monthly Giving Program. Giving in this way ensures a predictable source of income that we can count on so that our statewide network of partner agencies and food pantries are able to keep their shelves stocked. Plus, monthly giving is the easiest […]
Year-End Hours
What a 2017 this has been! Between launching a new website, expanding our Mobile School Pantry program and managing our day-to-day operations, your incredible support has given us the gift of keeping us busy! If you still need to make a donation to receive a charitable deduction for 2017, we wanted to ensure you are […]
Holiday Donation Hours
Are you planning on dropping off food or monetary donations this weekend? Please note that because of the way the holiday falls, we will be closed all weekend. Here’s everything you need to know! Wednesday 12/20 – Friday 12/22: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (drop off food at donation door on east side or funds […]