Utah Food for Families is a non-denominational evangelical Christian organization providing resources for spiritual and physical aid to families in the Greater Salt Lake area. Utah Food for Families was established in July 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In the midst of shutdowns, quarantines, and the fear of the unknown a group of willing people decided to make a difference. Leadership at Calv
ary Salt Lake and Calvary Thrift Store joined together to start distributing food to those in need. The first distributions took place in the parking lot of Calvary Thrift in West Jordan Utah. As the need grew and the weather changed the weekly distributions were moved to the parking lot of Calvary Salt Lake in the middle of the Greater Salt Lake Valley. What started with a couple ice chests full of frozen chicken has grown into food boxes packed full of non-perishable pantry items; meat, dairy, produce and bakery items. Clothing is also available for men, women, and children; along with seasonal give-a-ways that have included backpacks filled with school supplies, hygiene kits, diapers, new shoes, and special holiday food packages. We are not just focused on meeting the physical but also the spiritual needs of those whom God brings our way. We offer prayer and a listening ear, seeking to develop real relationships that bring hope and practical guidance. Our ongoing Thursday night programs include Celebrate Recovery a biblically based support group that assists those struggling with life’s challenges; Marriage Matters classes which provide biblical principles to couples seeking to enrich their relationship and a Children’s Program that gives kids a safe and fun place to learn about the love of Jesus. Our goal is to FEED, CLOTHE AND LOVE, even when it’s hard.
