Basic Needs

2-1-1, a state-wide resource center powered by the United Ways of Utah, connects callers to the human resources they need to thrive. Each year, over 100,000 calls are made to 2-1-1 with the top service needs being utility service payment assistance, food pantries, and rent assistance. 2-1-1 information specialists then connect callers with other local non-profits, government entities, and other providers that can assist those in need of help.

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Smarter Lunchrooms + Dispelling Myths of School Lunch

At Title 1 Schools, 40% or more of the student population qualifies for free and reduced lunch. Our health initiatives team works in cafeterias on two programs. The first is to dispell the myths of school lunch by providing training for parents, kids, teachers, and school lunch staff on the nutritional benefits of the food. Their goal is to increase school-wide participation in lunches to insure all kids are eating a balanced diet. The second program is helping more schools build Smarter Lunchrooms, a scienctifically proven way to create a lunchroom that promotes eating more fruits and vegetables. In partnership with Get Healthy Utah and nutrition students from University of Utah, they are working to train more schools on Smarter Lunchrooms, find proven ways to reduce food waste, and promote healthy eating.

Decrease The Number of Students Switching Schools

Bringing together businesses leaders, government officials, and other experts, our financial stability network is focusing on how to decrease the negative effects students experience due to an unplanned move related to housing or job instability. They are doing this by focusing on finding ways to increase transition support at new schools and increase the knowledge that renters have about their housing rights.

Medical Care at Schools

When students are healthy, they can focus more on their education. Our community schools bring in partners such as Community Nursing Services, Smart Smiles, and Utah Partners for Health to provide kids with immunizations, dentistry work, vision screenings, and general checkups. When these services are provided at the school, it helps families without health insurance, saves parents time so that they don't have to take off work, and connects children with health resources they may not otherwise have.

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