Give or Get Help This Holiday Season

  • November 2, 2025
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Resources, food drives, and drop-off locations

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Call 211 or click 211utah.org: Whether you are a furloughed federal employee, an unpaid worker, or someone who relies on a federally funded program, 211 Utah will connect you to essential services and resources near you. 

Crossroads Urban Center: Crossroads’ Emergency Food Pantries distribute food boxes and bags to hungry individuals. 

  • Downtown Food Pantry is open from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday, at 347 S 400 E, SLC. Call 801-364-7765 for more information. In addition to helping with food, our downtown food pantry can also help with: baby formula, diapers, hygiene items, menstrual products, UTA day passes, prescription assistance, gasoline vouchers, utility shut-off prevention funding, and vouchers for free clothing at our thrift store.

  • Westside Food Pantry is open from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday, at 1358 W Indiana Ave, SLC. Call 801-935-4079 for more information. Services available at this location include food boxes, baby formula, diapers, hygiene items, tampons & pads, and vouchers for free clothing at our thrift store. 

  • Food for the Holidays: Every year, Crossroads helps families enjoy the holidays by giving away turkeys and other food needed to prepare a meal. If you need help with food this season, come and receive a turkey and sides from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Rowland Hall School, 843 S Lincoln St, SLC. Drive north on Lincoln Street, and a volunteer will load a turkey and sides into your trunk. Limit 1 turkey and a bag of sides per vehicle. Walk-up options available. First-come, first-served until supplies are exhausted. Info: 801-364-7765 or email erika@crossroadsurbancenter.org.

Hildegarde’s Food Pantry: A ministry of the Cathedral Church of St. Mark, the Pantry serves around 2,000 households a month, partnering with local organizations like Utah Food Bank, Welfare Square, and Grocery Rescue to bring thousands of pounds of food to Utah residents in need each year. 

  • The pantry is located at 231 E 100 S, SLC, and is open for customers on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM, and Thursday from 5:00-6:30 PM. Customers MUST be in line 15 minutes before closing to be served (by 1:15 on T/W/F and by 6:15 on Th). Only 1 visit per household per week. For other eligibility requirements, click here. 

Meals on Wheels: Find meals and services near you. Please note: Local meal providers are currently experiencing higher-than-usual demand for services. Availability and response times may vary. Who’s eligible? Adults 60+ with mobility challenges that make it hard to shop for food, prepare meals, or socialize with others. Age requirements and eligibility may vary by area and provider. Find answers to more frequently asked questions about services near you.

Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank: Gathers and distributes food resources to those who need it most in a grocery store-style facility. Located at 2504 F Ave, Ogden, and open Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 AM - Noon. View upcoming pantry hours here.

  • Fridays are reserved for seniors (60+) and disabled individuals

  • Every other Thursday of the month, the pantry is open in the evening instead of the morning, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  • Every other Saturday, the pantry is open in the morning from 10 AM - Noon

  • Clients must be below 185% of the poverty level

  • Registration for food cards is Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, with no appointment necessary

  • Registration is also available during Thursday evening and Saturday morning pantry hours

  • Clients may access the food pantry once a month to receive food

Neighborhood House: We can’t change what’s happening in DC, but we can care for SLC. Help us raise $50,000 and collect 10,000 lbs of food for our pantry by November 26th to keep local families nourished and supported through the holidays.

  •  Donate: Every dollar strengthens our hardship assistance program, which is dedicated to keeping working families stable and employed. Your donation allows families to use their limited funds for food, utilities, or gas, instead of worrying about the cost of their child’s care.

  • Give Food: Your non-perishable food items directly stock our pantry, providing emergency food boxes to families facing an empty table. Drop off non-perishable items at our parking lot event on Thursday, November 6, 4-7 PM at Neighborhood House Main Campus, 1050 W 500 S, SLC. Click here for examples of needed items. 

Rescue Mission of Salt Lake: Free emergency services for men, women and children. Serves 3 meals daily, brown-bag lunches for working guests, and family food boxes for those of low-income. 

St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall / Bishop Weigand Resource Center: Serves two meals a day from the center and caters two meals daily to six other local Homeless Services Providers in the area, amassing over 2,000 meals a day. Eligibility: Anyone at or below 185% of the federal poverty line is welcome to enjoy a meal at St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall, 437 W 200 S, SLC. 

  • Monday-Friday: Lunch 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Dinner 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

  • Saturday Brunch: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Dinner 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

  • Sunday Dinner 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

United Way 211 Emergency Relief Fund: There are an estimated 40,000 federal employees living in Utah who are furloughed or working without pay. Additionally, the federal funding lapse puts programs like SNAP at risk, leaving upwards of 86,000 households without benefits. The emergency relief fund will help ensure the basic needs of Utahns are still met as the shutdown continues. A donation to the United Way of your choice will be used at their discretion to bolster local organizations supporting families affected by the funding lapse and provide essential resources and support through the 211 Navigation Center.

Utah Food Bank: Last year, Utah Food Bank distributed 58 million meals via a statewide network of 309 partner agencies located in all 29 counties. Every $1 donated equals $7.23 worth of goods and services distributed statewide. To find the nearest location by address, neighborhood, or zip code, visit utahfoodbank.org/find-a-pantry.

  • Utah Food Bank Main | 801-978-2452 | 3150 S 900 W, SLC
  • Utah Food Bank Southern Distribution Center | 435-656-9122 | 4416 River Rd, St. George
  • Utah Food Bank Timpanogos Distribution Center | 801-887-1277 | 1900 W 900 S, Springville
  • Utah Food Bank Southeastern Distribution Center | 435-674-5498 | 295 E 200 N, Blanding

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