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Healthy Food Resources

Good nutrition is key for the prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

We help communities access healthy food in a variety of ways, including:

  • Working with food pantries, worksites, hospitals, colleges, and other food venues to create nutrition policies with our Eat Well Utah program.
  • Supporting food aid programs such as SNAP and Double-up Food Bucks.
  • Connecting people to their nearest food pantries, farmers markets, and other food assistance with the FeedUT website.
  • Providing education materials and presentations on nutrition recommendations.

Links

Food Assistance Locator

FEED UT

FeedUT was developed to help those in need quickly and easily find their nearest emergency and non-emergency food resources. With a few clicks or taps, you can locate your nearest food pantries or prepared meal sites.

It provides information such as:

  • who qualifies
  • the hours of operation
  • items to bring
  • directions for driving, public transit, and walking

We encourage those who are wishing to support charitable food sources to use this valuable resource.

FeedUT

Locate the food pantry nearest you.
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FeedUT Flyer

English and Spanish
How to Use FeedUT.org (English)
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Nutrition Resources

As science continues to explore the body’s relationships with food, it can be difficult to stay on top of current research. We recommend looking to reputable sources that meet your particular dietary needs, as recommended by your doctor.

For general American guidelines and research view the following links.

How Do I Eat Healthy?

The Utah Department of Health & Human Services explores healthy eating with recipes and more.
Create Better Health

USU extension explores healthy recipes, buying on a budget, activities for kids and more.
MyPlate

Learn more about nutrition recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025

The USDA goes into greater depth on the research behind nutrition in the U.S.

Other Resources

NourishSmart

A USU extension program designed to address hunger and food waste.
About the Wasted Food Scale

Explore with the EPA how to reduce food waste.
Food Justice Coalition

Offers free nutrient-dense meals, while educating about and advocating in the larger food system realm.
211 Utah

A free and confidential resource network that connects Utahns in need with local services.