Utah Food Bank

06/11/2026

Myth vs. Fact

MYTH: "People facing hunger aren't working."

FACT: Many families seeking help are employed full-time.

Hunger can impact anyone. Anywhere. Any family.

06/10/2026

When the total at checkout is higher than you expected... and you have to put food back.

That moment is happening every day for Utah families who are working hard and still falling behind.

1 in 5 Utah children don't know where their next meal is coming from. Not because no one is working. Because costs are outpacing wages, and the gap keeps growing.

Read about the families we serve — and how you can help close the gap:

https://www.utahfoodbank.org/cost-of-living-crisis-utah-families-food-insecurity/

06/09/2026

Higher fuel costs hit rural communities especially hard—making it more difficult for families to reach food assistance and more costly for us at Utah Food Bank to bring food where it’s needed most.

That’s why summer hunger is about more than food.

It’s about access.

06/09/2026

Higher fuel costs hit rural communities especially hard—making it more difficult for families to reach food assistance and more costly for us at Utah Food Bank to bring food where it's needed most.

That's why summer hunger is about more than food. It's about access.

Learn more in KUTV 2News story.

One of Utah Food Bank's highest costs is delivering food, and the rise in gas prices is making it need more community support."It's a very real concern, what th

06/08/2026

A raise is supposed to feel like progress.

But when housing, childcare, and groceries keep climbing faster than paychecks, working families are left making impossible choices.

445,000 Utahns face food insecurity — and many are employed.

We're breaking down the real cost-of-living crisis facing Utah families, and what you can do to help.

Read the full story: https://www.utahfoodbank.org/cost-of-living-crisis-utah-families-food-insecurity/

06/04/2026

No child should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.

Find a Summer Meals site near you by texting SUMMER to 914-342-7744 or visiting our website.☀️🍎💙

05/28/2026

Roughly one in 10 American families are skipping meals and relying on food donations or government assistance, according new polling by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

05/28/2026

☀️ FREE meals for kids this summer .

When school's out, Utah Food Bank is here to make sure every child in our community still has access to fresh, nutritious food. No cost. No paperwork. Just good food for kids who need it.

🧒 Who: Any youth age 18 & under
🥗 What: Fresh & free summer meals
📍 Where: 65+ sites across Utah

Know a family who could use this? Share this post. 👇

🔗 Find a site near you → www.utahfoodbank.org/summermeals/

05/26/2026

Fuel is not optional for us. It is what powers every truck, every route, and every delivery.

https://www.utahfoodbank.org/rising-fuel-costs-food-bank-utah/

The organizations that feed millions were already dealing with cuts, inflation and more people seeking help. Now the war in Iran is forcing groups to make hard choices.

05/22/2026

Reminder that Utah Food Bank will be closed Monday, May 25th. This includes our facilities and our direct service programs. Please plan accordingly and have a wonderful holiday!

We will re-open Tuesday, May 26th.