Food Insecurity

A report from the Brookings Institution found work requirements only led to reduced participation in the program. From July 2025 to January 2026, SNAP participation in Utah dropped almost 10%.

The northern Utah ski town has about 8,000 residents, but sees millions of visitors each year — creating unique problems when it comes to food waste.

Food insecurity is a scary truth for many people — but there are things you can do to address it.

Lea Palmer and Heidi LeBlanc from USU Extension's Create Better Health SNAP-Ed talk about changes being implemented due to the government shutdown.

Our hosts discuss why Trump halted trade negotiations with Canada, how the federal government shutdown will affect national food insecurity, and which party will pick Utah Rep. Daniel Thatcher's replacement.

As federal food aid faces a Nov. 1 pause, food pantries are bracing for a surge in demand.

On this fund drive special we talk with Utah Food Bank President and CEO Ginette Bott. We talk about food insecurity, the hunger cliff, the services the Utah Food Bank provides, and how to help.

John Dougall and Shireen Ghorbani discuss the FCC chair's threat to late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the chilling effect on speech, and the cancellation of the federal report on national food insecurity.

When I started writing for Wild About Utah, I made myself a promise that each piece would be a journey of learning. This month my journey led me to a venerable old apricot tree in a quiet neighborhood in southwest Logan.

The Cache County Senior Center is bursting at the seams. As the senior population continues to grow, demand for meals, activities, and services puts a strain on its limited space and resources.