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Utah’s food banks have seen an increase in help from the community as the pandemic has created more people in need of basic necessities.
Heidi Cannella, the Utah Food Bank head of communications, said the food bank has received a huge influx of donations since the pandemic began. Cannella said since March the Utah Food Bank has distributed 42.4 million pounds of food, nearly 10 million pounds more than in 2019.
The Utah Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry has been a big contributor with helping people in need during the pandemic. It is a drive-thru program that offers people food who are underserved by “brick and mortar” food pantries. Cannella said it has been a great tool when there is an increased need in a certain area.