As we approach the end of 2023, it is crucial to acknowledge the economic challenges that many individuals and families are facing across Utah. Soaring living costs have placed hardworking people in the position of making tough choices, often having to decide between putting food on the table and meeting their basic needs. Yet, in […]
Category: Holidays
Hunger Can Make the Holidays Hurt
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 […]
GivingTuesday
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 […]
Run with an Attitude of Gratitude at the 18th Annual Utah Human Race on Thanksgiving Morning!
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 […]
Hunger is Scary
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 […]
A Happier New Year
Thanks to your generosity, this holiday season felt incredibly hopeful, and we can’t thank you enough! Thousands of you joined us for the Utah Human Race and gave of your food, time, and money to support our Holiday Food & Fund Drive, not to mention the donations that poured in for our Giving Tuesday […]
The Cold Truth of Food Insecurity
Inflation has impacted the price of everything around us – food, rent, gas, and even electricity. With wages nowhere near meeting these rising costs, many who were already living paycheck to paycheck find themselves having to make tough choices this holiday season…a time when budgets naturally get a little tighter. This is especially true for […]
Utah Human Race Registration Open Now!
Registration is officially OPEN for our 17th annual Utah Human Race on Thanksgiving morning in Sandy! This family-friendly 5K/10K attracts close to 5,000 participants (many in costume) to come together to Run With an Attitude of Gratitude and help us fight hunger at the same time! The race will be held near The Shops at […]
Show You Care This Mother’s Day
Moms go hungry every day in Utah so their children don’t have to. “My mommy doesn’t eat,” said a young girl during a recent visit to her neighborhood food pantry. Her mother was visibly embarrassed. But the other mothers there knew first-hand what the little girl’s family was going through. Her mother doesn’t eat […]
Holiday Food & Fund Drive
The Holiday Season is officially upon us. With it comes our Holiday Food & Fund Drive. During a season filled with giving, please don’t forget about the 410,000 Utahns, including 1 in 7 children, facing food insecurity. When you’re not sure how you will keep yourself and your family fed, and your cupboards are empty, […]