Washington and Iron County food pantries.
The free food pantries in the Washington and Iron County region of Utah help low income families and residents that are in an emergency situation. The charities as well as non-profits cover those two counties as well as nearby Kane. Not only may groceries or meals be given, but the centers also can give out basic needs as noted below.
The services are diverse, but they do vary by center. As an example, Care and Share in Washington County is a food pantry, but it also can provide clothes, free school supplies, and Christmas meals or gifts to kids. Some centers also help people apply for public benefits, such as SNAP food stamps or free school lunch programs. Other aid in the Iron and Washington County region may be as follows.
- -Pantries help parents with infant formula or free diapers.
- -Low income senior citizens can sign up for Meals on Wheels home delivery.
- -Many of the food pantries also operate clothing banks or offer financial help.
- -If more assistance is needed then what is below, find additional resources and lists of food pantry programs.
Iron County Care & Share
Address is 222 W. 900 N.
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Dial the non-profit at 435-586-4962
Multiple services are available. Not only is there a free food bank with groceries, case managers also offer other support. Everything from vouchers for transportation, financial aid, food stamps, and housing resources are offered. There is even a laundry service on site.
True Life Center
Location is 2111 N. Main
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Main phone number is 435-559-6966
The charity has a food pantry and soup kitchen.
Big Water Care & Share
Address is 175 Aaron Burr Avenue
Big Water, UT 84741
435-691-0228
Kane County Utah families can use the non-profit. The assistance includes a free food pantry and holiday meals or gifts, including at Thanksgiving or Christmas. There is also items such as diapers, baby formula, Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and more.
Kanab Care & Share
Address is 56 W. 450 N.
Kanab, Utah 84741
Main phone: 435-691-0228
Clients can apply for financial aid at the same time as an emergency box of food. Items may even meet special dietary needs.
Long Valley Care & Share
415 E. State St.
Orderville, Utah 84758
Dial 435-691-0228
The charity offer a food pantry with groceries, paper goods, toiletries, and other items. Parents, including single moms, can also apply for WIC - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, USDA free school lunch programs.
Grace Episcopal Church
1072 E. 900 S.
St. George, UT 84790
435-682-1181
In addition to the food bank (which also supports Washington County) there are also Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals. Volunteers can also provide home deliveries. There may also be winter attire for children and seniors living in poverty.
Solomon's Porch Foursquare Fellowship
Address: 1495 South Blackridge Drive
Saint George, Utah 84770
Phone: (435) 669-9070
Hurricane Care and Share
Location is 450 E. 800 N.
Hurricane, UT 84797
Call the food pantry at 435-635-0995
Switchpoint Community Resource Center - Pantry and Kitchen
Address: 648 N. 1300 W.
St. George, Utah 84770
Phone: 435-627-4662
A soup kitchen has hot lunches, breakfast, and dinner. Clients include the homeless. There may also be toiletries, Back Pack program for students, and link to state of Utah benefit programs.
Big Water Food Pantry
175 Aaron Burr Avenue
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 675-5810
The Salvation Army - St George
Address is 803 South Bluff Street
Saint George, UT 84770
For intake, call (435) 275-4947
The church based groups helps all religion, races, and ages. Everything from free bus fare to Angel Tree Christmas gifts and meals, a thrift store, and more is offered. This is in addition to the food pantry for the working poor.
Switchpoint
948 North 1330 West
Saint George, Utah 84770
Telephone: (435) 627-4663
Public Access Computers
Resources range from fruits, vegetables, and meals from the pantry to Job Finding Assistance, Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance, and even haircuts for the homeless.
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