Navigating Food Insecurity: Salt Lake County Food Pantries & Community Help (2025)

With the government shutdown and the uncertainty around SNAP benefits, many in Salt Lake County are asking: Where will my next meal come from? The good news—your neighbors and local organizations are stepping up so no one faces hunger alone. When budgets get squeezed or benefits are delayed, putting food on the table can feel uncertain. If you or someone you love needs help in Salt Lake County, there is a strong network of food pantries, meal programs, and resource lines ready to step in—today.

How to get help right now

• Call 2-1-1 (Utah 211) for a live navigator who will match you to food, meal sites, SNAP/WIC, housing and utility help by neighborhood. You can also search online. Utah 211

• Find the nearest pantry or meal site with the county’s recommended tools (FeedUT pantry & meal finder, or 211’s directory). saltlakecounty.gov

• If you can travel, Utah Food Bank coordinates a statewide network (mobile pantries & partners) and lists ways to get food or volunteer/donate. Headquarters: 3150 S 900 W, SLC 84119, (801) 978-2452. Utah Food Bank

Salt Lake County pantries & meal programs (quick list)

• Crossroads Urban Center — Emergency Food Pantry (Downtown)
  347 S 400 E, SLC 84111 • (801) 364-7765 • Mon–Fri 9a–5p. Westside pantry also available (1358 W Indiana Ave, Mon–Fri). Crossroads Urban Center.

• St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall (Catholic Community Services) — hot meals daily
  437 W 200 S, SLC 84101. Lunch & dinner service most days; Saturday/Sunday hours vary (check schedule). ccsutah.org

• Good Samaritan Program (Cathedral of the Madeleine / Weigand Center) — sack lunches & basics
  437 W 200 S, SLC 84101 (co-located near the dining hall). utcotm.org

• Utah Community Action (Neighborhood Centers) — food assistance plus broader family services (rent, utilities, workforce, Head Start). See locations and eligibility. Utah Community Action

Tip: Hours and eligibility change. Always call or check the org’s page the day you go.

If you’re in immediate need

1. Call 2-1-1 and ask for the closest pantry open today and any same-day meal sites. Utah 211

2. Ask about SNAP/WIC screening, ID or address requirements, and appointment vs. walk-in before you travel. Utah 211

3. If transportation is a barrier, ask 211 about mobile pantries and bus routes near partner sites. saltlakecounty.gov

How you can help (high-impact options)

• Donate or volunteer where logistics are strongest: Utah Food Bank (warehousing, mobile pantry network) or Catholic Community Services (daily meal service). Utah Food Bank

• Host a drive at your office/HOA and deliver to Crossroads or Utah Food Bank (they publish most-needed items). Crossroads Urban Center.

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References & resource hubs

• Utah Food Bank — address, phone, volunteering/donations. Utah Food Bank

• Crossroads Urban Center — Downtown & Westside food pantries. Crossroads Urban Center

• St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall (CCS Utah) — location & service times. ccsutah.org

• Good Samaritan Program — current location/operations. utcotm.org

• Utah 211 — live assistance + searchable directory. Utah 211

• Salt Lake County Community Food Resources — county overview, links to FeedUT/211. saltlakecounty.gov