Demand at the Utah Food Bank and at pantries increased during the holidays, which is a yearly trend. But they’re gearing up for a busy 2022 as uncertainty related to the pandemic and economy continue.
What “normal” looks like at the Utah Food Bank has changed dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic. Demand first skyrocketed in 2020, then leveled out early in 2021, said Ginette Bott, CEO and president of the organization.
She said budgets are tight this time of year with added expenses from the holidays. But, she expects the recent uptick to continue.
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