Free Food in Salt Lake City, UT
Utah's capital city sits amid the stunning Wasatch Mountains and is known for its welcoming neighborhoods and civic engagement. Salt Lake City has developed an extensive network of food resources to serve all residents.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 14% of Salt Lake City residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 17 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Salt Lake City resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Salt Lake City
- Meal Program: 7
- Food Bank: 7
- Blessing Box: 4
- Food Pantry: 3
- SNAP Office: 1
- School Meal Program: 1
- Church-based Program: 1
Resources in Salt Lake City
17 results
Backman Elementary School - Summer Meals Program
601 N 1500 West
Food BankMeal Program
Concern Center of Salt Lake
1235 W California Ave
Food Pantry
Fairmont Park Summer Meals
1040 East Sugarmont Drive
Food BankMeal Program
Horizonte Instruction and Training Center - Summer Meals
1234 S Main St
Food BankMeal Program
Utah Food Bank Summer Meals at Park Vue Apartments
1450 S West Temple
Meal Program
Bryant Middle School
40 South 800 East
Food BankMeal Program
Dual Immersion Academy
1330 E 100 S
Food BankMeal Program
Edison Elementary Summer Meals Program
430 South Cheyenne Street
Food BankMeal Program
Mango's Little Free Pantry
124 Westwood Avenue
Blessing Box
Mosaic Inter-Faith Ministries
4392 S 900 E
Food Pantry
Q Street Little Free Pantry
Salt Lake City Community
Blessing Box
SLC Liberty Pantry
1052 South 500 East
Blessing Box
The Marmalade District Little Free Pantry
40.774619, -111.896648
Blessing Box
The Salvation Army - Salt Lake City Corps Food Pantry
625 South State Street
Food PantryChurch-based Program
Utah Department of Workforce Services - SNAP Office
140 East 300 South
SNAP Office
Utah Food Bank
1020 S 700 W
Food Bank
Utah Food Bank - Mobile School Pantries
School Meal Program
Common questions about free food in Salt Lake City
Where can I get free food in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has 17 locations available, including food banks, food pantries, community meal programs, blessing boxes, and summer feeding programs.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most are open to anyone with no proof of income, though a few may ask for a service area confirmation or to book ahead, so it's always helpful to call first.
Is the food really free?
Yes, absolutely — all the resources listed are completely free to access with no referrals needed.
What if I need food outside of regular hours?
Some of Salt Lake City's community fridges may be stocked throughout the day and evening. Check the map to find the nearest one to you.