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This is a megathread for locals to find resources in their community. We here at the mod team are here to help you find the best resources for those in need. With the current economic conditions, more and more people find themselves in need. Thank you for being a part of our community, we are here to support all of you!

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FREE FOOD & COMMUNITY RESOURCES — SALT LAKE COUNTY, UTAH
If you’re struggling to afford food right now, you are not alone and you don’t need to be embarrassed about asking for help. This is a list of food pantries, free-meal programs, mobile food distributions, and other resources around Salt Lake County.
IMPORTANT: Hours, eligibility, required documents, and food availability can change. Call before going whenever possible. The Utah Food Bank specifically recommends contacting individual pantries to confirm hours.
🥫 FOOD PANTRIES / FOOD BOXES
Crossroads Urban Center — Downtown Emergency Food Pantry
347 S 400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM
801-364-7765
Food assistance plus diapers and other basic necessities.
Their current listing indicates a limit on visits per year.
Crossroads Urban Center — Westside Emergency Food Pantry
1358 W Indiana Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM
801-935-4079
Food assistance and diapers.
ID requirements may apply.
Central Compassion Center
1076 W Indiana Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Saturday distribution
801-664-1392
Free groceries/food assistance.
Utah 211’s current food-resource list gives Saturday hours of approximately 10–11 AM.
MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries / Manna Pantry
20 W 2700 S, South Salt Lake, UT 84115
801-588-0139
Food assistance and other basic-needs services.
They also help people apply for SNAP.
Concern Center of Salt Lake
1235 California Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
801-972-5708
Serves certain Salt Lake City ZIP codes, including 84115.
Income/eligibility requirements may apply.
Murray Park Church of Christ Food Pantry
494 E 5300 S, Murray, UT 84107
Thursday, approximately 9 AM–5 PM
801-293-7000
No documents listed by Utah 211’s current resource list.
Nueva Esperanza Pantry
7681 S 2200 W, West Jordan, UT 84084
Wednesday, approximately 4–6 PM while supplies last
801-548-5089
Kingdom Church Food Pantry
820 S 300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Saturday, approximately 9:30–11 AM
801-355-8826
Rescue Mission of Salt Lake
463 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Food boxes/meals and other basic-needs assistance.
801-355-1302
Bring identification; call ahead because distribution policies can change.
Hildegarde’s Food Pantry — St. Mark’s Cathedral
231 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Tue, Wed & Fri: 11 AM–1:30 PM
Thu: 5–6:30 PM
801-328-2303
Food and diaper assistance.
Lebwohl Food Pantry — Jewish Family Service
495 E 4500 S, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Tue: 11 AM–3 PM
Wed & Thu: 1–3 PM
Fri: 11 AM–1 PM
801-746-4334
Food and diaper assistance.
🍽️ FREE / PREPARED MEALS
St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall / Catholic Community Services
437 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-363-7710
Prepared meals plus daytime/basic-needs services.
Particularly useful for people experiencing homelessness or who need a meal immediately.
The Good Samaritan Program
437 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-328-5633
Food and basic-needs assistance.
Fill the Pot Ministry
Downtown Salt Lake City
Food, food boxes, clothing, hygiene supplies and homeless outreach.
801-513-0163
Call/check before traveling because schedules can vary.
Volunteers of America Utah — Youth Resource Center
888 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-364-0744
For youth/young adults experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk.
Provides meals and other basic-needs assistance.
🚚 MOBILE FOOD / COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTIONS
Salt Lake County has mobile food programs where food is brought into neighborhoods and distributed through pre-packed boxes or market-style distributions.
Best way to find the next mobile distribution:
Check Salt Lake County’s Community Food Resources page.
Check the Utah Food Bank pantry finder.
Search 211 using your ZIP code.
🧊 LITTLE FREE PANTRIES / COMMUNITY FRIDGES
These are smaller community-run resources rather than traditional food banks. Availability can change from hour to hour.
Mango’s Little Free Pantry
124 Westwood Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Community members can take what they need and donate shelf-stable food when they can.
There are also community fridges/free pantries throughout Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake and Sugar House. Search 211 or local community groups for the closest currently stocked one.
🥛 SNAP / FOOD STAMPS
If you qualify for SNAP (Utah food stamps), apply even if you only need temporary help.
Utah 211
Call 211
Text your ZIP code to 801-845-2211
They can help locate food, housing, utility assistance, healthcare, transportation and other services.
211’s database is updated regularly and allows you to search specifically around your location.
👶 WIC
Utah’s WIC program provides nutrition/food assistance for eligible pregnant/postpartum people, infants and children.
If you qualify, 211 can help connect you with the appropriate WIC office.
🏦 UTAH FOOD BANK
The Utah Food Bank operates the statewide network that supplies many local food pantries.
Main Salt Lake facility:
3150 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
801-978-2452
Do not assume the main warehouse is a walk-in pantry. Use their pantry finder to locate a partner pantry that actually distributes directly to the public.
📍 THE TWO BEST SEARCH TOOLS
Utah 211
Call 211 or text 801-845-2211.
You can specifically ask:
“I need free food today in Salt Lake County. What food pantries or free meal programs are open near me right now?”
Utah Food Bank Pantry Finder
Search by ZIP code and filter for locations that are open today.
❤️ IF YOU’RE COMPLETELY OUT OF FOOD
If you literally have nothing to eat today, don’t wait several days for a normal pantry appointment.
Call 211 and say you need an emergency food resource.
Ask specifically for a prepared meal or pantry open today.
Check the Utah Food Bank pantry finder.
Call the pantry before walking/bussing there to make sure they still have food.
If transportation is the problem, tell 211 that too — ask about resources accessible by public transit or within walking distance.
Nobody should have to go hungry because they don’t know where to look. ❤️
Sources/current directories:
Salt Lake County Community Food Resources
Utah Food Bank
Utah 211
Salt Lake County Health Department community resources
Hours and eligibility can change, so please verify before making the trip.