Food, Nutrition, and Shelter

Community Resources

In addition to providing nutritious foods and education, WIC also provides referrals to other agencies. There are many resources in the community to help each family meet its needs. The programs mentioned below are located in Utah County or nearby.

If you do not find the help you need from the programs listed try searching http://www.unitedwayucv.org or call 211 for Utah County United Way information.

Scroll down to find useful family planning and adoption resources. You will see each program’s name listed in bold. Click on the link to find information such as location, contact information, and program details.

Child Nutrition Programs
801-538-7680

Reimbursement for state licensed child care providers for meals to children in day care.

Community Action Services and Food Bank
http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/1416865.html

Provides emergency food to families in need. Helps develop self-reliance in individuals, families, and communities. Provides a variety of programs and solutions to help with local needs and issues.

Food and Care Coalition
http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/programs/1418315.html

Provides the following services:

• Clothing
• Haircuts and assorted hygiene services
• Hot meals served daily
• Hotel vouchers
• Laundry and bathing facilities
• Mentor advocate program
• Periodic workshops
• Rental assistance
• Resource center (ESL, employment, literacy)
• Transportation assistance (limited)

Housing Authority of Utah County
http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/1416413.html

Provide decent and affordable housing to low-income individuals and families.

Department of Workforce Services
Apply for Food Stamps at Utah Helps—https://utahhelps.utah.gov
Provides FOOD STAMPS, Medicaid and the following services:

• Employment
• GED/training workshops
• Medical help
• Retroactive medical assistance
  
  Locations:
• American Fork—801-492-4500
• Provo—801-342-2600
• Spanish Fork—801-794-6600
  
  For initial interview AFTER application for Food Stamps has been submitted:
• 1-866-435-7414
  
  Follow up on your case:
• 1-877-505-8296

Neighborhood Housing Services of Provo
http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/1416597.html

Promotes home ownership and encourage neighborhood revitalization in Provo. Services include:

• Home improvement
• Home ownership loans
• Neighborhood revitalization efforts
• Wheel chair ramps

Provo City Housing Authority
http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/1416409.html

Provide low-income housing to low-income families, elderly and disabled individuals.

School and Summer School Lunch Programs

Provides school lunches at reduced or no cost to eligible families. Contact the principal of your child’s school for information.

Utah State University Extension
http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/1416981.html

Improves the quality of life for Utah County citizens through educational activities to strengthen families. Provides the following education services:

• Debt reduction
• Food and nutrition
• Gardening
• Money management
• Recycling
• Water quality
• 4H program

WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children)
http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/1417045.html

Helps low-income women, infants, and children by providing quality nutrition education and supplemental foods during the most critical growth periods in order to improve life-long health status. Provides nutrition assessment and breastfeeding support.