Healing "The People"

Food Program

The Indian Walk-In Center in cooperation with Utah Food Bank and Department of Work Force Services provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. The assistance is both short-term, (an immediate three-day food supply), and long-term (the Food Stamp Program).

Unfortunately, many people seeking emergency help at the Indian Walk-In Center are not aware of support services available to them. The Indian Walk-in Center strives to not only help with immediate needs, but also work with the individuals and families to establish a client progression plan and develop long-term strategies. The Food Stamp Program provides longer term assistance to address multiple needs and seeks to eliminate crises by helping clients connect with community service providers. These connections help with a client's immediate needs and serve as a resource for the future.

Emergency Food Service

Important -- all applicants need proof of citizenship and local address

Food Pantry

A Low-Income Food Pantry is available for all community members in need of emergency food supplies. American Indians and Alaska Natives may also receive assistance by referral from the Indian Walk-In Center.

Emergency Food Package

A three-day supply of food is available to clients in urgent need. The Utah Food Bank supplies the majority of the food. Packages are distributed in allotments of three days' supply based on household size. You may receive emergency food up to six times in a twelve month period. The Food Pantry works in coordination with all food pantries of the Salt Lake area to prevent duplication of services.

What are Food Stamps?

Food Stamps are used like cash to buy food products. Most grocery stores accept them. Food Stamps cannot be used to buy tobacco, alcoholic beverages, items that cannot be eaten, or already prepared foods. Food stamps can buy vegetable seeds and plants. Items purchased with Food Stamps are not subject to sales tax.

The Indian Walk-In Center can assist an individual or a family to begin the process of obtaining ongoing food assistance through the Food Stamp Program.

Expedited Food Stamps

Based on qualifications, an individual or family may have needs that would quality them for Expedited Food Stamps. If a person does qualify, he or she may receive Food Stamps within seven (7) calendar days from the date the Department of Work Force Services receives a Food Stamp application. To be eligible to receive expedited Food Stamps, you must establish your identity.