Community Action Services Food Pantry Inventory Reduced by 41%

11/23/2022
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High inflation and high housing prices have hit many families hard in Utah, Summit, and Wasatch Counties. In January through October of 2022, we’ve seen a 116 percent increase in the number of unduplicated people who’ve utilized our food pantries compared to the same period in 2021. This year, we’ve more than doubled the amount of individuals served from 5,398 individuals in 2021 to 11,695 in 2022. 

Increasing Needs Strain Donations

The ever-increasing number of individuals needing food has put a huge strain on our food supply. And donations are not keeping up with the increased needs. In July through October of this year, we distributed 24 percent more food (1,389,129 lbs.) than was donated to us during that same time period last year (1,061,784 lbs.). This shortage has reduced our food bank inventory by 41 percent. We urgently need your help so struggling families can keep putting food on the table. 

How to Help

Your donations go a long way to helping us meet the needs of families and individuals in our community. And there are plenty of ways you can help. Here are specific ways you can make donations to CASFB:

Our Current Needs

What we need in our pantry is what you have on your shelves. Here is a list of our current needs, but we welcome any and all donations:

In the nonfood category, we can always use the following:

As mentioned above, you can drop off your donations at our Provo location (815 S. Freedom Blvd.) between normal business hours.

Spread the Word

We count on the generosity of individuals, families, and organizations to help those suffering from food insecurity in our communities. One of the best ways you can help is by sharing this message with others! Share what CASFB does with your friends and neighbors. Suggest that your organization regularly work with CASFB to make donations, host food drives, or volunteer. Take a moment to follow us on social media, and then share our posts when we have a need. By taking a moment to let people know what we do, you can help us spread the word about our initiatives and services to help our local community.

This holiday season, please consider helping to refill our food pantry and ensure that no family goes hungry. Let’s make sure every individual in our community gets the help they need. Contact us to learn more about CASFB and the various ways to volunteer, donate, or help out. We need all the helping hands we can get!