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The Salvation Army - Salt Lake

An international movement whose mission is to meet human needs without discrimination. Services provided include a food pantry, a court-ordered community service site, and utility service payment assistance. It provides food production/preparation/delivery volunteer opportunities and disaster/emergency services volunteer opportunities.

Description:

Assists with R.E.A.C.H. (Dominion Energy), LEND A HAND (Rocky Mountain Power), and Project Water ASSIST (Salt Lake Corporation Water). These programs exist to assist the low-income, elderly, disabled, veterans, and families either catch up on past due bills, avoid shut off, or get utilities set up in a new residence. Households qualify for each type of assistance only once in 12 months.

Eligibility:
Dominion Energy Assistance (Updated February 2024):
The household must be below 150% of the federal poverty level for gross monthly income AND must include either:
Household members who is disabled
Household member aged 60 or above
Household member age 5 or below
If the household is below 150% of the federal poverty line but does not meet those other criteria, please contact the HEAT program for assistance
Rocky Mountain Power Assistance (updated Feb. 2024):
-All applicants must apply to the HEAT program first - proof of acceptance or denial from HEAT is required. May still be able to serve clients declined by HEAT, depending on the circumstances.
-If the Rocky Mountain Power account receives a shutoff notice while waiting for HEAT's decision, contact Salvation Army.
-The amount of the bill the Salvation Army pays depends on the makeup of the household.
(see Service Admin notes for water utility assistance criteria)
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 12 noon & 1 - 4 pm
Intake Procedure:
Download or print the application packet from the website.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

Provides volunteer opportunities assisting clients in the food pantry or sorting and stocking food donations.

Eligibility:
Must be age 18 and over.
Service Hours:
Vary
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit the website for more information.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

Provides quality food and hydration services to those impacted by disaster through our mobile kitchens (canteens), capable of producing thousands of meals a day. Volunteers can provide emotional and spiritual care, manage and distribute donations, provide emergency/disaster social services, provide radio/communications support, and support our efforts in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles. Volunteers can choose from a variety of roles and duties such as driving our disaster vehicles, cooking and serving meals, make phone calls, helping us maintain our vehicles, equipment, and supplies, or serving on our Incident Command Team.

Eligibility:
Must be age 18 and over and pass a criminal background check.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit the website.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

Various opportunities are available for individuals completing court-ordered community service. Examples of opportunities include working in the food pantry serving clients or sorting food and stocking shelves.

Eligibility:
Must be at least 18 years of age. Certain offenses are not allowed. Call to find out specific details.
Service Hours:
Vary
Intake Procedure:
Call for more information and to schedule an orientation.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

Assists families and individuals with food assistance, including fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and nonperishable goods. The food pantry now uses client choice where the clients may pick their groceries.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
Tu 10 am - 12 noon; W, F 2 - 4 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in. Arrive at least 15 minutes before close for service.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:
  • State of Utah

  • Salt Lake

  • Davis

  • Salt Lake

  • Davis

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • State of Utah

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Davis

  • Tooele

  • Summit

  • Salt Lake