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 […]
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 […]
Amidst the approaching Halloween festivities, there’s a chilling fear that many of our neighbors face – the fear of not having enough to eat. The haunting worry of not knowing if you can provide for your family can keep you up at night. The harsh truth is that insufficient access to nutritious food can cast a […]
September 15th We Recognize Hunger Action Day As we approach the halfway mark in September, Hunger Action Month is a crucial time to raise awareness about food insecurity and make a real impact in your community. The opportunity to have donations matched up to $50,000 by an anonymous donor is a fantastic chance to double […]
Help Provide 450,000 Meals Before Sept. 30! September is national Hunger Action Month, which is a time for our communities to act on the issue of hunger and bring attention to the reality of food insecurity in Utah and across the nation. This year’s Hunger Action Month campaign is being launched with a unique opportunity […]
As summer comes to an end and the excitement of a new academic year begins, it’s important to remember that for many students, the return to school also signifies the return of a concerning issue: back-to-school hunger. While the sight of bustling hallways and eager learners may seem promising, hunger is an often-overlooked reality impacting […]
Utah is home to majestic mountains, peaks and valleys, but we (along with much of the country) have arrived at a critical juncture known as the “Hunger Cliff” – the sudden end of increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that were made available during the pandemic. On March 1, 2023, all SNAP recipients suffered […]
Summer is a tough time for families struggling to make ends meet and fill empty tummies without the help of school meals. Many overworked parents skip meals to save money in the face of rising costs. This is why we are working harder than ever to ensure Utah children facing hunger have access to nutritious […]
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 […]