Food/ Nutrition/ Breastfeeding
- • FOOD RESOURCES •
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- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
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Supplemental food program for low-income pregnant women and children under 5 years old.
1-877-WIC-KIDS (942-5437)
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www.health.utah.gov/wic
- SNAP
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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
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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
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www.ccsutah.org
- Free School Meals
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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
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This advocacy group provides referrals and information about food assistance programs and food pantries.
801-328-2561
1-800-453-3663
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www.uah.org
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
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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
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www.utahfoodbank.org/csfp
- Salt Lake Community Action Program
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Several neighborhood food pantries providing emergency 3-day food supply.
801-359-2444
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www.slcap.org/fdpntry
- • NUTRITION RESOURCES •
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- Child Nutrition Program
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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
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www.schools.utah.gov/cnp
- Nutrition Clinic at Primary Children’s Medical Center
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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 •
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- La Leche League
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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)
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www.lllusa.org/UT/Utah
- Feeding Expert
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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
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www.feedingexpert.com
- National Breastfeeding Resource Center
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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)
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www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding