Utah Community Unites to Donate 3,000 Food Bags: A Collaborative Effort to Combat Hunger

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In Salt Lake City, Utah, the USANA Foundation and various organizations have come together to address the impact of recent SNAP program cutbacks by assembling 3,000 food bags. This collaborative effort took place amidst ongoing reductions in federal SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, which has heightened food insecurity issues across Utah.

The USANA Foundation, known for its commitment to supporting communities facing food insecurity, spearheaded the initiative. Volunteers from the Bountiful Food Pantry, Gathering for Good, For the Kids, and the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement also participated in this significant packing event.

Michelle Benedict, the Global Programs Director at USANA, shared that each of the food bags is equipped with seven meals. These bags are destined for local food pantries and schools, ensuring that they reach those in greatest need within the community.

According to Michelle Benedict, USANA’s Global Programs Director, each food bag contains seven meals. They will be donating the bags to local food pantries and to some local schools to distribute where they need.

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In addition to these efforts, Benedict says that USANA’s Kids Eat program provides backpacks full of food to help sustain kids during the two weeks of Winter break.

For those who are hoping to help fight food insecurity in the area, Benedict says that they are always looking for people willing to help pack bags or donate food.

She also noted that USANA is gearing up to offer a ‘DIY’ food donation service, in which they provide instructions on what to put in food bags and where to donate them. This allows residents to donate and help on their own time.

Benedict also emphasized the importance of community action. Even one bag of food can help feed the community. When individuals come together as a community, they can help even more.

More information on how to volunteer can be found here.

Additionally, for those who may need some help, Benedict encourages them to look towards their local churches and schools for any programs they may offer, in addition to food banks.

ABC4 has also compiled a list of food banks across Utah below:

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