Utah Food Bank provides free, monthly food assistance to homebound people with disabilities living in poverty who are over the age of 18, delivered right to the client’s home. The primary goal of this program is to provide emergency food assistance for individuals who cannot access the emergency food network and are not participating in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).
Each food box contains approximately one week’s worth of nonperishable food, plus as much fresh food as available. Last year, 7,345 of these food boxes were delivered—primarily by caring volunteers—who were often some of the few visitors these clients received.
Sign Up for UFB Food Box ProgramEach food box contains approximately one week’s worth of nonperishable food, plus as much fresh food as available. The boxes have a combination of canned, boxed, and dehydrated foods, including meats, fruits, vegetables, pasta, plant-based proteins, and occasionally juice, nuts, and/or oil. Utah Food Bank is often the recipient of “luxury” items such as fresh flowers and even pet food that are included when we have them.
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| 185% Federal Poverty Guideline | |
|---|---|
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income |
| 1 | $2,413 |
| 2 | $3,261 |
| 3 | $4,109 |
| 4 | $4,957 |
| 5 | $5,804 |
| Each additional member, add $848 | |
Eligibility Requirements
Application for the program requires an in-person visit. If you are interested in applying, please contact Utah Food Bank at 801.887.1246.
Applicants may need to submit a note indicating their homebound condition. The Medical Authority Note will be provided during the in-home sign-up appointment.
Once completed, return via:
Text: 801.887.1271
Fax: 801.978.9565
Email: [email protected]
Current ClientsIf you miss two months of delivery without notifying Utah Food Bank, your food box deliveries will be discontinued, and you will need to re-apply. If you are in a hospital, out of town, or unavailable for delivery due to illness for two (2) consecutive months, you may remain on the program and will not be removed, if you contact Utah Food Bank at 801.887.1271.
Every year, Utah Food Bank staff will contact you to verify your eligibility for the program. You will receive a call every year and an in-home visit every 3 years. We will ask about your updated income and if there are any changes in your contact information. Because this program is for those with disabilities that cause them to be homebound, we may verify your homebound status again.
Your current contact information is essential to the program. We cannot deliver to you if we don’t have your correct number or address. Please call us at 801.887.1271 if any of your contact information changes, such as phone number and address.
Clients must be at least 18 years old. Those who are age 60 or older may be transferred to CSFP, a food box program for seniors. Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a federally funded program for seniors. As per Utah Food Bank policy, clients 60 years and older must be assessed for eligibility for CSFP. Prior to your 60th birthday, we will inquire whether your income meets CSFP requirements and send you an application to complete. If eligible, you will be switched to CSFP, which is also a monthly food box. If your income is above CSFP requirements but still within UFB requirements, you will continue to receive the UFB food box.
Application questions:
Outreach Coordinator
801.887.1246
Recertification & delivery schedule questions:
Food Box Coordinator
801.887.1271
Box content & signature sheet questions:
Inventory Coordinator
801.887.1280
Concerns, complaints,
& comments:
Food Box Programs Manager
801.887.1224