One Mat at a Time: Utah County Leaders Gathering Donations to Supply Winter Warming Center
As summer begins to wind down, Utah County Commissioners are already thinking about making sure some of our most vulnerable neighbors have a safe, warm place to sleep this winter. As part of the ongoing America 250 Celebration, they’re collecting sleeping mats for homeless individuals to get a good night’s sleep at the Utah County […]
Finish the Walls Honor Every Name. Remember Every Veteran. Help Us Finish the Walls
The community has already raised $85,000 to help veterans be remembered at Springville’s two cemeteries, and we are asking for those who are able to help us finish what we started. Springville has service men and women. In fact, approximately 2,350 veterans from Springville and Mapleton have served from the Mexican-American War to the present […]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Santaquin Mini Food Pantry
There is a new mini pantry in Santaquin, thanks to the support of many community members, and is now available for use near the Santaquin City Library at 45 West 100 South. My name is Jaxen Jensen. I live in Santaquin, I am a Senior at Payson High School, and am a member of Scout […]
Couple riding 4,000 miles across U.S. to raise funds for Tabitha’s Way
Robert and Bliss Sawyer celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary not just with love, but with Hope, as they decided to dedicate this landmark year riding 4,000 miles across the United States in an initiative called Hope Across the USA. In their journey, the couple is raising funds for Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry that is […]
Free Meals and Snacks for Children During Summer
The Utah State Board of Education is announcing SUN Meals, a summer nutrition program that offers free meals and snacks to children and teens when school is out. What are SUN Meals? SUN Meals is USDA’s summer meal program. It provides no-cost meals and snacks at schools, parks, libraries, and other neighborhood locations. In some […]
Wrapped in Love: Analane’s Angel Apparel Turns Wedding Gowns into Burial Gowns
When Analane Powell sews her Angel Apparel, her heart is with the little ones lost too soon and those who love them. For the past seven years, Powell has been taking donated wedding dresses and turning them into what she calls “angel apparel” for infants who left this mortal world far too soon. “I became […]
More Than Metal and Paint:Gordon’s Ace Hardware Serves Families in Need
When you think of Gordon’s ACE Hardware Store, you probably think of hammers, paint, wood and other such tools. This isn’t a wrong characterization of a hardware store, but there’s a side of Gordon’s that you might not immediately think of — a side that gives back to the community. Taylor Gordon’s family has lived […]
Springville Kiwanis Club Celebrates Successful Food Drive andSub-for-Santa Project
The Springville Kiwanis Club is grateful to once again report a highly successful annual Food Drive and Sub-for-Santa project, made possible by the generosity, service, and compassion of the Springville community. For more than 30 years, this cherished holiday tradition has brought neighbors together to care for those in need, and this year was no […]
The Food And Care Coalition: Providing Comprehensive Services to Address Poverty and Homelessness in Utah County
In Utah County, the Food and Care Coalition stands as a beacon of hope for those experiencing poverty and homelessness. Recently, the Coalition reached an extraordinary milestone by serving its 3 millionth meal. This is a powerful testament to the coalition’s decades-long commitment to nourishing both body and spirit. Its mission, however, extends far beyond […]
Springville Kiwanis Club Continues Tradition of Giving Through Annual Food Drive
For more than three decades, the Springville Kiwanis Club has brought the community together to brighten the holidays for local families through its annual food drive and Sub-for-Santa project. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the old Springville Gym, located behind the Springville […]
