Fresh Produce Donations

Wasatch Community Gardens donates its extra produce to local food pantries. Do you have some food from your garden that you would like to share to feed the hungry? Want to "grow a row" to help others? The following places in Salt Lake City accept donations of garden produce. Fresh, nutritious food is always appreciated. Hours may change, so please call the phone numbers below for the latest information.

Crossroads Urban Center, 347 South 400 East, (801)364-7765
They provide emergency food assistance for 150-250 clients per day. Designed boxes of food are given, based on family size, which assist the clients for one week.  Fresh fruit and vegetables are placed in the lobby so that clients may select some produce to take while they wait for their order.  Limited refrigeration capabilities. Provides services five days per week.

Eagle Ranch Ministry, 1899 South Redwood Road, Unit A5, (801)254-4945
Eagle Ranch is an organization that feeds the homeless under the viaduct at 500 South and 600 West every Sunday from 7 am to noon, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.  Donations are received at their warehouse.  Any surplus donations are redistributed to other social service organizations.  Provides services 1 day per week.

Salvation Army, 252 South 500 East, (801)323-5800
They provide meals for 300-500 homeless people per day and an additional 50 men in their drug rehabilitation program.  Fresh fruit is distributed as is; fresh vegetables are used to make homemade soup and utilized in a salad bar.  Also interested in fresh herbs and garlic.  Large refrigeration capabilities.  Provides services seven day a week.

Utah AIDS Foundation, 1408 South 1300 East, (801)487-2323
Food Pantry is designed like a small grocery store.  Clients are invited to select their own food.  Fresh fruit and vegetables are placed in glass-covered refrigerator.  Service is provided because of the high cost of health care, the relationship between health and nutrition, and the inability of some clients to work during end stage illness due to health condition. Recommend donating small quantities due to limited hours and number of clients served.  Provides services two afternoons per week.