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New Food Supplement Program
We have started setting appointments and giving information about the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, which provides an extra food box once a month to those in need. To qualify for the program you must have a child younger than age 6 who is not recieving WIC assistance, or be 60+ years of age, and meet income requirements. To learn more about the program or to schedule an application appointment at the Utah Food Bank, call 2-1-1 and we'll be happy to set you up.
National Support for 2-1-1
We need your help to ensure federal 2-1-1 legislation passes this year. Please take a moment today to contact your Representative and Senators and ask for their support of the Calling for 2-1-1 Act. While the bill (H.R. 211 in the House, S. 211 in the Senate) enjoys significant bi-partisan support, members of Congress need to hear from you, their constituents, in order to ensure the bill is considered and passed. Your voice will truly make a difference.2-1-1 is currently available in 80% of the country, and is expanding.
Join George Clooney in support of 2-1-1. See video here. Contact your representatives here.
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Special Needs and Emergency Preparedness
To best help our local authorities plan for a disaster, individuals of all ages with special needs can register on the Utah Special Needs Registry. Information on the registry will be used to develop a plan to help those with special needs in an emergency. You can register yourself or your family member online or by calling 2-1-1. Children with special needs can be registered for a specific service called Emergency Medical Services for Children. This service lets parents/guardians of children with special health care needs fill out information sheets about their children, in an effort to facilitate better emergency care by EMS responders and hospitals.
News Releases
Below is a list of our recent news releases. Please contact 2-1-1 with questions.
