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Article submitted by Utah Food Bank Services, 2-1-1 Information and Referral Assists Community Members. Call 2-1-1 for more information on Services for Seniors or if you would like assistance with human services needs.
Are the bills are piling up? Could a little extra food help to stretch your budget? Or does spending a little time each month giving back to the community sound appealing? Whether wanting to receive or give help, Utah Food Bank Services provides an avenue.
Services for Seniors is a program of Utah Food Bank Services and delivers a variety of services at no cost to qualifying low-income senior citizens. These services help maintain independence, improve security and combat isolation.
One exciting service, the Food Box program, serves both Davis and Salt Lake Counties. This program assists senior citizens by utilizing volunteers to deliver a supplemental 10-day food supply once a month. Each fortified food box contains nutritious food items including both non-perishables and perishable food items including meat, bread and dairy products.
The Food Box Program is excellent for senior citizens as well as volunteers. Food box recipients enjoy the company of visitors and feel such joy when they are greeted by volunteers' smiling faces! Utah Food Bank Services' goal is to assign one dedicated volunteer to each Food Box Program client. With a requirement of only one visit per month, this is an excellent way to make a difference in someone's life and gain a new friend.
Food is just one necessity individuals cannot live without. What if a person needs help with healthcare issues, housing costs, tax preparation? Utahns have a resource that will help with those issues and more!
A program of Utah Food Bank Services, 2-1-1 Information and Referral assists community members in navigating the human services system, whether seeking to give or receive help.
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that is free from anywhere in Utah. Operated out of Utah Food Bank Services, 2-1-1 Information Specialists are trained to answer questions regarding a variety of human services topics. Information Specialists carefully assess callers' needs and refer them to organizations in their communities that can help meet their needs.
If you are interested in learning the qualifications for Services for Seniors or if you would like assistance with human services needs, please call 2-1-1.