Utahns Against Hunger

05/28/2026

Financial burdens are more common than we think. As the cost of groceries and utilities continue to rise, more and more Utahns continue to face financial challenges. A majority of people are living paycheck-to-paycheck and 1 in 4 have even more serious struggles. Federal programs like SNAP are crucial to helping families overcome these difficult times.

05/26/2026

“We’ve been seeing steady dramatic increases in the need for emergency food as well as stuff we give away at the thrift store for the last three or four years,” Bailey said. “With the government shutdown, people having less access to benefits, it’s not a good time to be in the emergency food business.”

Source: https://www.deseret.com/business/2025/11/02/economy-personal-finance-strain-family-budget-government-shutdown-housing-poll/

05/19/2026

From Mother’s Day to Father’s Day, Utah is celebrating Family Strengthening Month, and Gov. Spencer J. Cox has declared June 8 - 14, 2026 as Family Connection Week.

Here’s a surprising way to help your youth feel happier and healthier: eat dinner together at least once a week. 🍽️

82% of youth who eat family dinners say they can talk with their parents about personal problems. They report feeling closer to their families.

Youth who eat family meals do better in school, make healthier choices, and are less likely to be depressed or to consider su***de.

Source: Utah Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) survey

Learn more about connecting with your teen at letschat.utah.gov

05/13/2026

SNAP, the nation’s most important anti-hunger program, helps struggling families put food on the table. 73% of SNAP households live in poverty. SNAP is used as a means for survival, very rarely is it ever misused or used for fraud.

05/11/2026

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05/07/2026

Is it true that most SNAP recipients choose not to work? NO! Most SNAP participants who can work do so. Adults who receive SNAP often work in jobs and industries with low pay or unstable hours that cause income to become unpredictable. This includes people who work in important frontline service or sales roles like cashiers, cooks, or home health aides. Many of these jobs often lack benefits such as paid time off, which means that a worker’s own illness or an illness in the family can lead to job loss.

05/05/2026

In a world that demands our constant output, choosing to slow down is an act of rebellion. This Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for Rest as Resistance to reclaim your peace and embrace the radical act of rest.
We have gathered mental health experts and wellness professionals to help you move from burnout to balance. Come as you are, and leave with tangible stress-reduction techniques to sustain your spirit.
Date: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 1882 West Indiana Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Register: https://belovedcommunity.org/rest-as-resistance/

En un mundo que exige nuestra producción constante, elegir ir más despacio es un acto de rebelión. Este Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental, únete a nosotros en "El Descanso como Resistencia" (Rest as Resistance) para reclamar tu paz y adoptar el acto radical de descansar.
Hemos reunido a expertos en salud mental y profesionales del bienestar para ayudarte a pasar del agotamiento al equilibrio. Ven tal como eres y llévate técnicas concretas para reducir el estrés y sostener tu espíritu.
Fecha: sábado, 9 de mayo
Hora: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lugar: 1882 West Indiana Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

05/01/2026

Thank you to all who supported us during UTAHGIVES. Both donations and words of kindness from our community are extremely valuable to us. Everyday, your support motivates us to advocate for food access and fight against hunger.

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

Today is the first UTAHGIVES, a statewide day of giving on April 30 that connects people with trusted nonprofits across Utah. Explore causes you care about, support local organizations, and be part of a growing movement of generosity. Give where you live!

https://www.utahgives.org/organization/Utahnsagainsthunger