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Food Insecurity Resources

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What is Food Insecurity?

Food insecurity is when an individual or household has limited or uncertain access to adequate food due to social or financial conditions. These conditions are common on university and college campuses around the nation, including BYU. Local campus, church, and community resources are available to address students' basic food needs.

There are many resources both on and off-campus available to students in need. Students experiencing food insecurity may contact the Dean of Students Office and their local Bishop to learn about available resources. Walk-ins, phone calls, and emails are all welcome.

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The Dean of Students Office

3500 Wilkinson Student Center
(801) 422-2731
deanofstudents@byu.edu
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Campus Resources


The Dean of Students Office


The Dean of Students Office operates a food insecurity program intended to help students who are struggling to afford food. This program consists of multiple elements including direct assistance, referral to on- and off-campus resources.

If you are struggling to afford food, please contact us. We are excited to work with you.


3500 Wilkinson Student Center
(801) 422-2731
deanofstudents@byu.edu
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Community Resources

Are you struggling to afford food?
Local food resources are available for those in need.
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Community Action Services and Food Bank

If visiting the food bank, you must bring personal documents for review (see website). You will visit with a trained counselor to discuss your situation before receiving supplies. No appointment necessary.

Address: 815 S Freedom Blvd #100 Provo, UT 84601
Phone: (801) 373-8200
Email: casfb@communityactionuc.org

Community Action Provo Website
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)*

You can apply for the SNAP online or at the local Department of Workforce Services office. You will then make an appointment with a specialist to discuss your case.

Address: 1550 N 200 W, Provo, UT 84604
Phone: (801) 342-2601
Toll free phone: 1-866-435-7414

SNAP Website
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Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program (WIC)*

You can apply for WIC, which provides food and nutrition counseling to low income women. You must call to make an appointment at the local WIC clinic in order to apply.***

Address: 151 S University Ave St. 2100 Provo, UT 84601
Phone: (801) 851-7300
Text: (385) 312-0625
Email: wic@utah.gov

WIC Website
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Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry

If visiting the food pantry, stay in your vehicle and food will be distributed to you. For your first visit, you must pre-register online and bring a photo ID and proof of your current address.

Address: 45 East 100 North, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Phone: (801) 709-8573
Email: info@tabithasway.org

Tabitha's Way Website
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Food & Care Coalition

Nutritional meals are available daily to fixed income families, individuals, or those affected by tragedy living in Utah County. No appointment necessary.

Address: 299 E 900 S Provo, UT 84606
Phone: (801) 373-1825

Food & Care Coalition Website
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Please Note

This section is for informational purposes only. BYU cannot guarantee these services will apply to individual students.

All locations mentioned are accessible by UTA bus services.

Special restrictions for both SNAP and WIC services may exist for international students. Please see ISSS or consult a qualified immigration attorney.

*Special restrictions for these services may exist for international students. Please see ISSS or consult a qualified immigration attorney.
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2-1-1 Utah

For more information about community resources, or to find out how you can volunteer to help in the local community, please contact 2-1-1.

2-1-1 is a free help and information hotline not affiliated with BYU.
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Call

Dial 2-1-1
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898-211 with your zip code
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Email

211ut@uw.org
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Visit

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Local Bishop

Any student can meet with their local Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to discuss their individual situations. Students of other faiths may meet with a local Bishop or the BYU Chaplain (801-422-2293). The Bishop will assess basic needs and help students create a plan to become self-reliant. Students may also request assistance through their ward's Elder's Quorum President or Relief Society President.

Bishops and other ecclesiastical leaders never share information with BYU or the Dean of Students Office.

Contact your local Bishop through your ward's Executive Secretary, the "Member Tools" app, or visit comeuntochrist.org
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What Other Resources Are Available?

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Housing Insecurity Resources

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Local and Public Transportation

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Financial Fitness Center

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