Let's help our neighbors this November

November. What a wonderful time of year! It is the season of gratitude and giving. It is a time when we feel the excitement of the first snow, the closeness of celebration, and the opportunity to reflect on all that is good.

It is also a season that reminds of us of the real joy we can feel by giving and helping. Thanksgiving is a time to come together—not only with our families and friends, but also as neighbors and community members united by compassion and care. This year, we have the opportunity to build on the extraordinary tradition of generosity that defines this community.

For reasons beyond their control, we have friends and families in our community who can use extra support this holiday season. If there is ever a community that can bring the magic of the holiday season to real life, Summit County is the place.

Throughout the month of November, I am extending a community wide challenge to magnify the spirit of the holidays by being intentional about food donations during the season of Thanksgiving.  I encourage each of us to reflect on the blessings we share and consider how we can extend that abundance to others who need it most. A simple act, like donating to a local food pantry, can make a lasting difference for a family facing food insecurity.

Starting Monday, November 3, you can participate by donating to any of the three local food pantries or delivering non-perishable items to any one of the three Health Department locations in: Kamas, Coalville, or Park City. You can also donate to the food pantries, who accept donations year round.

Contributions made to the Health Department will be shared with local food pantries to help ensure every household has access to warm, nutritious meals this holiday season. Together, we can help fill shelves and hearts, reduce undue stress on families, and build a healthier community for all one donation at a time. Every contribution, no matter how small, adds up to building a stronger, happier, and more connected community.

I challenge all of us to embrace the true spirit of Thanksgiving. When we give, we not only nourish others, but we also nurture the overall well-being of the entire community. This holiday season, let’s show that we are at our best when we care for one another at a time when it is needed most.

All my best,
Dr. Phil Bondurant
Summit County Health Officer

Monetary or gift card donations can be accepted by the food pantries. The following items are needed and can be accepted at a food pantry or the Health Department:

• Sugar

• Salt

• Black Pepper

• Cooking Oil

• Canned goods:

  • Fruits – any kind (Not apple sauce)

  • Veggies – Corn, Tomatoes (no Green Beans)

  • Meat

  • Tuna

  • Beans

  • Evaporated milk

  • Pasta sauce

  • Canned meals (Chili, SpaghettiOs, stews, etc.)

• Pancake mix

• Maseca

• Cereal (any kind)

• Diapers size 2, 4, 5, 6

• Diapers for children and adults

• Hygiene items

• Healthy Snacks Bars (not candy bars)

• Dried fruit

• Dried milk

• Flour

• Rice

• Dry beans

• Hot chocolate & Coffee

• Syrup

• Mayonnaise

For more information about our local food pantries, please contact the following organizations:

Christian Center of Park City
1283 Deer Valley Drive
Park City, Utah 84060
Phone: 435-649-2260

Community Action Services & Food Bank
Coalville Location
17 S Main St.
Coalville, UT 84017
Phone: 801-923-236

Oakley Location
960 W Center St.
Oakley, UT 84055
Phone: 801-923-2360

Kamas Food Bank
190 E 400 S
Kamas, Utah 84036
Phone: 435-640-2849