in need of financial AND BASIC NEEDS assistance? lOOK HERE!
We all have dry times, we get it, but ABSOLUTELY no one should go without their basic needs here in this country, so many services are readily available! And even for more than just basic needs. Let these resources here help you get back on track and stable! Find more on the 211 link on the community resources page.
Financial and basic need Resources for you and your family
Not just for Utahns!
We are located in Utah so most of these links are Utah sites, but MOST OTHER STATES have them too, and this is meant to give you ideas for resources available to all! Utah is just a starting point. If you live outside of Utah, your state absolutely has the same types of programs, just google the type of program with your state name. If you can't find the resource in your state, contact us and we will help!
Utah Food Stamp "Snap" program
No one needs to go Hungry, if you and your family are struggling with groceries, PLEASE apply here, this is a great program! They provide a debit card with a generous amount each month for you to use to buy food items at the store. They have plenty of other resources also for utilities and other needs. This site is the Utah site, but each state has a program like this. We also have links specifically for seniors and pregnant women or young families, keep reading!
Additional Medicare SErvices for seniors or persons with disabilities
Medicare is more than just health insurance, they have expanded their services to provide wonderful additional benefits for seniors services including extra help with utilities and groceries. Here is a guide to these services.
Snap Guide for Seniors
The Snap program has several benefits fit for seniors. We LOVE our seniors, you have provided for your families and society for so long, let us give back! This is a wonderful guide to food stamp services readily available for you!
Women Infant Children - WIC program
This is an amazing program for young families. If you are pregnant, or already have young children, you can apply and we encourage it! ! Not only does it provide help with genuinely nutritional groceries but it provides wonderful education and health checks. This program is not hard to qualify for, the income limits are very very generous, and the process has become much more simple to use. Struggling or not, you can learn so much from this program, take a look!
H.E.A.T. program
Do not go cold this winter! This program helps with energy assistance for struggling families. Take a look!
Dept of workforce services site
All of these services above are listed on this website linked below, but there are many more services too ! Visit the home page for a list of all resources available. Don't let financial struggles keep you from your basic needs, Utah, and every state has a Dept of Workforce services ready to help!
Neighbor Works
A grassroots group helping to build and enhance neighborhoods in the Salt Lake Area.