Food pantries and service organizations gear up, seek donations for the holiday season
For many shelters, want lists include items like chili, peanut butter, canned meats, fruits, vegetables, spaghetti sauce, rice, cooking oil and sugar. Others are seeking things like feminine hygiene products, Sub-for-Santa gifts or money.
The Salvation Army, which has several locations across Utah, is running a variety of holiday programs, including Angel Trees, food or toy drives and the traditional Red Kettle fundraising effort. The Salvation Army is also looking for volunteers to help sort and prepare toys collected through the Angel Tree Project.
Fundraising this year has been difficult so far, since political campaigns have taken a lot of the discretionary funds from typical donors, Major Richard Greene of the Salt Lake Salvation Army said.
The Utah Food Bank website lists more than 50 food pantries across Utah, while the United Way 2-1-1 website includes information about holiday volunteer opportunities and lists of county resources for people in need of aid.
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I remember a time not so long ago when people would hide their vile hatered towards their fellow man and at least try to pretend to be christ like, I miss those days.
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It is the begging time of the year. We have lived in several areas in Utah. Every year at this time, the LDS wards deliver food such as turkeys, stuffing etc. to those in need in the neighborhood. Not just LDS members, but also those who are not More..