Community Action Services and Food Bank, the Provo nonprofit that has served Utah County for more than 60 years, says it needs $100,000 by the end of October 2026 to keep its doors open. "We most immediately need $100,000 by the end of the month so that we can keep the doors open," chief impact officer Jessica Miller told KSL. Its longer-term goal is $1.5 million, to pay off debts and rebuild reserves.
| Who | Community Action Services and Food Bank |
| Where | 815 South Freedom Boulevard, Suite 100, Provo |
| Needed now | $100,000 by the end of October 2026 |
| Long-term goal | $1.5 million |
| At risk | The food pantry and rental assistance |
| Give | communityactionprovo.org/give-money/ |
Why it is short
The Daily Herald reported several causes: costs have risen since COVID, grant opportunities have shrunk, and community donations have not kept pace with need. Some grants require the organization to spend its own cash first and be reimbursed later, and it is still waiting on reimbursements from other grants. KSL reported that staff say the organization's reserves are exhausted, and that demand keeps rising, with more people asking for help for the first time.
The need is large. KSL reported that the food bank helped more than 24,000 people with food, shelter, housing help and education over the past year. The Daily Herald reported that 134 new families came to the food pantry in September, and the organization expects as many or more in October, with demand rising toward the holidays.
What is at risk
The food pantry and the rental assistance housing program, according to the Daily Herald. The warming centers that Community Action runs with Utah County are still scheduled to open on Nov. 1.
The organization has cut staff and is reducing expenses, and is asking private companies, local philanthropists and cities for support, the Herald reported. Its board also changed leadership: Tom Hogan is no longer CEO, chief operating officer Caitlin Rangel is interim CEO, and former BYU athletic director Val Hale and businessman Sheldon Miner joined the board.
How to help
- Give money: online at communityactionprovo.org/give-money/, once or monthly. "Ten dollars a month really does create a big difference," volunteer coordinator Kimber Behunin told KSL.
- Ask about other ways to give: call (801) 373-8200 or email casfb@casfb.org, including before mailing a check or dropping off food.
- Volunteer: our guide to food bank volunteering in Utah Valley covers Community Action and the other pantries. Wards and families looking for a project can also see service project ideas in Provo.
If you need food
The food bank has not announced a closure. Call (801) 373-8200 to confirm hours before you go. Our guide to food help in Utah County lists the other pantries, meal programs and benefits, and our homeless resources guide covers shelter and the winter warming centers.
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Sources
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- Community Action Services and Food Bank: Give Money, Community Action Services and Food Bank. Checked October 24, 2026.
- Provo food bank seeks $100K to keep operations afloat, KSL. Checked October 24, 2026.
- Community Action Services says it needs immediate support to keep doors open, Daily Herald. Checked October 24, 2026.