Sometimes you need a little help with the food budget to get by. From Lehi to Payson, we’ve found resources that can help. The following are general food assistance programs followed by resources that are available specifically in Utah County. Resources in other counties will be available soon.
General Assistance
Meals On Wheels operates in virtually every community in America. Volunteers deliver hot meals to homebound seniors. There is no fee for the delivery and usually a small suggested donation for the meal. Utah, Wasatch, and Summit County applications can be found here. For meal delivery in a different county in Utah, please click here.
SNAP (food stamps) can be applied for through the Utah Department of Workforce Services here.
WIC (Women, Infant, Children Supplemental Nutrition Program) may also be able to help with food assistance if there is a pregnant woman or a child five years old or younger in your home. Go here to apply.
American Fork, UT
Adventure Church Food Pantry
55 E 400 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 816-9135
https://www.theadventure.church/groups/jesus-feeds
Works in partnership with the Utah Food Bank. They innovated the “shopping” method of food distribution—a method the entire food bank system in Utah has now adopted—which gives people choices, showing them they are cared about as individuals who have individual needs. Call the Jesus Feed’s hotline to make an appointment at (801) 688-7251.
American Fork Senior Center
54 East Main Street
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 763-3090
www.afcity.org/351/Senior-Center
Provides lunch for local seniors Monday through Friday at noon for a small suggested (not required) donation. They have a driver and van to pick up those who need help to bring them to the center for lunch. Ensure is available by the case for a small donation. Menu can be found here: mountainland.org/menu-utah-county
Tabitha’s Way
920 East State Road,
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 692-1881
tabithaswaynorth.org
Provides non-perishable and perishable food items. Hygiene products and baby products are also available. School supplies are available throughout the school year. Walk-ins welcome.
Per their site, “As a general policy, we do not turn anyone away the first time they visit our pantry seeking food assistance. Person(s) seeking assistance must either fall within 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or qualify as an Exception. Provisional Exceptions are made for person(s) facing other financial, emotional or physical hardships.”
Draper, UT
The Adventure Church Food Pantry
352 West 12300 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-9135
https://www.theadventure.church/
Works in partnership with the Utah Food Bank. Call the Jesus Feed’s hotline to make an appointment at (801) 688-7251.
Lehi, UT
Lehi Senior Citizen Center
123 North Center Street
Lehi, UT 84043
(385) 201-1065
www.lehi-ut.gov/recreation/seniors
Provides lunch for local seniors Monday through Friday at noon for a small suggested (not required) donation. Those under 60 are required to pay. Attend lunch on Wednesday or Thursdays and be automatically entered to win a free Pizza Hut pizza!
Lindon, UT
Bishop’s Storehouse
940 West Center
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 785-0997
providentliving.org
The Bishop’s Storehouse is a very important part of the Utah County community. The storehouse is meant to hold goods and food for those in need, especially in critical conditions like when a disaster occurs. They are operated almost exclusively by a staff of volunteers and Church-service missionaries. Storehouses provide the same types of goods found in any grocery store, including canned goods, condiments, cooking products, fresh produce, milk, meat, and pasta. Personal hygiene products and household cleaning supplies are also available.
Orem, UT
Orem Senior Friendship Center
93 North 400 East
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 229-7111
www.oremrecreation.com/seniorcenter
Provides lunch for local seniors Monday through Friday at noon for a small suggested (not required) donation. Those under 60 are required to pay. Local grocery stores such as Harmons, Costco, and Trader Joe’s donate breads, pastries, and fresh produce regularly and are free to the seniors for pick-up at 9:00 am each day they are open.
Payson, UT
Agape Community Center
765 East 100 North
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 885-5523
www.agapethrift.org
Provides food items to individuals and families in need. Also provides senior food boxes. Their web address doesn’t appear to be functioning but Executive Director Maria Zambrano can be contacted at [email protected]
Pleasant Grove, UT
Pleasant Grove Jacobs Senior Center
242 West 200 South
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-2818
www.plgrove.org/senior-center
Provides lunch for local seniors Monday through Friday at noon for a small suggested (not required) donation. Those under 60 are required to pay. Menu can be found here: https://www.mountainland.org/menu-utah-county
Provo, UT
Community Action Services and Food Bank
815 South Freedom Boulevard (200 W)
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 373-8200
www.communityactionuc.org
Second largest food bank in Utah. Assistance may come in the form of food, bus tokens, rent or deposit assistance, clothing vouchers, hotel vouchers, transportation assistance, furniture vouchers, utility assistance, etc.
No restrictions for the first visit. Any returning visit will require proof of income and family size. Qualified individuals can access services every 2 weeks and re-certify based on income every 3 months. Households must demonstrate there is a need for emergency food assistance due to circumstances beyond their control.
Food and Care Coalition Provo
299 E 900 S
Provo , UT – 84606
(801) 373-1825
https://foodandcare.org/meals-2/
The Food & Care Coalition serves nutritionally well balanced meals seven days a week to Utah County’s homeless, mentally ill and learning disabled, fixed income families, and families affected by tragedy.
Iglesia Emanuel Pantry
1403 West 820 North
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 722-8345
(No website)
Weekly pantry of non-perishables, perishables, canned goods, dry goods, bread, and frozen meats; availability varies each week. First come, first served; tickets distributed upon arrival to maintain order. Monthly income information will be asked verbally but not required on the application.
Pioneer Community – Diaper and Formula Pantry
Provo, UT 84606
(385) 258-3140
https://pccutah.org/
Provides free diapers and formula to Utah County families in need.
Provo 1st Baptist Church Pantry
1144 West Columbia Lane
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-8489
https://fbcprovo.org/
Provides a food pantry.
Provo Senior Citizens Center
320 West 500 North
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 852-6600
www.provo.org/departments/recreation/senior-programming
Provides lunch for local seniors Monday through Friday at noon for a small suggested (not required) donation. Those under 60 are required to pay. For the same fee make a birthday reservation and receive a meal with live entertainment, cake, and ice cream.
Spanish Fork, UT
Tabitha’s Way
45 E 100 N
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 709-8573
tabithaswaysouth.org/
Provides non-perishable and perishable food items. Hygiene products and baby products are also available. School supplies are available throughout the school year. Walk-ins welcome.
Per their site, “As a general policy, we do not turn anyone away the first time they visit our pantry seeking food assistance. Person(s) seeking assistance must either fall within 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or qualify as an Exception. Provisional Exceptions are made for person(s) facing other financial, emotional or physical hardships.”
Springville, UT
Grace Bible Church
239 South Main Street
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-8440
gbcutah.org
Provides a food pantry.
Bishop’s Storehouse
1672 W 700 S
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-7359
providentliving.org
The Bishop’s Storehouse is a very important tradition in the Utah County community. The storehouse is meant to hold goods and food for those in need, especially in critical conditions like when a disaster occurs. They are operated almost exclusively by a staff of volunteers and Church-service missionaries. Storehouses provide the same types of goods found in any grocery store, including canned goods, condiments, cooking products, fresh produce, milk, meat, and pasta. Personal hygiene products and household cleaning supplies are also available.
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