Food/ Nutrition/ Breastfeeding

• FOOD RESOURCES •
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Supplemental food program for low-income pregnant women and children under 5 years old.
1-877-WIC-KIDS (942-5437)
- www.health.utah.gov/wic
SNAP
SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) provides supplemental financial assistance for food for low-income families.
(801) 526-0950
1-866-453-7414
Click here for more information.
Application available at www.utahhelps.utah.gov
Catholic Community Services
The St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room provides hot, nutritious meals or sack lunches daily to low-income and homeless individuals and families.
437 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 363-7710
- www.ccsutah.org
Free School Meals
Contact your local School District for information on free school meals.
Granite: 801-646-5000
Salt Lake: 801-578-8599
Murray: 801-264-7400
Jordan: 801-567-8100
Utahns Against Hunger
This advocacy group provides referrals and information about food assistance programs and food pantries.
801-328-2561
1-800-453-3663
- www.uah.org
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Provides nutritious foods to low-income children, women, and older adults and is only available for those not participating in WIC. Interested individuals must apply in person at a participating food pantry.
(801) 887-1275 or dial 2-1-1 for more information
- www.utahfoodbank.org/csfp
Salt Lake Community Action Program
Several neighborhood food pantries providing emergency 3-day food supply.
801-359-2444
- www.slcap.org/fdpntry
• NUTRITION RESOURCES •
Child Nutrition Program
Administers several nutrition programs including the Summer Food Service Program, which provides meals to low-income children during summer vacations, interim, and off-track periods.
801-538-7680
- www.schools.utah.gov/cnp
Nutrition Clinic at Primary Children’s Medical Center
This clinic provides registered dietitians who specialize in working with children. They provide consultation and dietary recommendations for children with special nutritional needs.
801-662-5313
• BREASTFEEDING •
La Leche League
La Leche League is an international nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
National Toll-free: 1-800-525-3243,
International Website: www.llli.org
Utah chapter: 801-264-LOVE (5683)
- www.lllusa.org/UT/Utah
Feeding Expert
Call with questions about feeding your baby. The Feeding Expert team of nurses and lactation consultants is available 24/7 to answer your questions about pregnancy nutrition or your baby's nutrition needs.
800-986-8800 - www.feedingexpert.com
National Breastfeeding Resource Center
Partnered with La Leche League International, this site offers a free breastfeeding hotline for common breastfeeding questions. Also supplies free information about breastfeeding.
1-800-994-WOMAN (9662) - www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding