Community Action Services and Food Bank

[1] It was founded in 1967 following the signing of the Economic Opportunity Act in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson and is one of more than 1,000 independent Community Action Agencies across the country.

[1] The agency's purpose is to assist the disadvantaged in meeting critical basic needs such as food and housing while working with families on a long-term basis to help them increase their potential for financial and social self-sufficiency.

Community Action employees and volunteers work to alleviate hunger by providing eligible families with food boxes, counseling, budgeting and referrals.

An additional satellite office in Park City relies on Community Action for food and other donated items.

The program works with families to increase their potential for social and financial self-sufficiency through goal setting, case management, self-empowerment/self-esteem training, and advocacy assistance.

Community service specialists are available to assist local senior citizens and disabled residents by assessing individual situations and determining eligibility for specific programs.

[13] Community Action Services and Food Bank directs the Utah Valley chapter of Trips for Kids, a national program that provides mountain bike experiences and training to local, underprivileged youth.

[14] The program helps youth from low-income families resist negative peer pressure and become contributing members of the community by providing mentor support and skills training.

[20] Several local autonomous organizations in Utah had their start at Community Action Services and Food Bank, including Information and Referral, the Volunteer Center, Crisis Line, and others.

CASFB is recognized locally for its leadership capabilities, expertise in regard to poverty issues, and ability to provide quality services.