Tabitha’s Way Local Pantry Now Set Up to Accept Donor-Advised Funds
Tabitha’s Way Local Pantry, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food assistance to individuals and families in need, is pleased to announce that it is now set up to accept Donor-Advised Funds. Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are a charitable giving vehicle that allows donors to make tax-deductible contributions to a charitable organization and then recommend […]
Spanish Fork Rotary Supports Sub for Santa
The lights are strung, the snow is sparkling all around, and there’s a bit more cheer in peoples’ countenances. It truly is “the most wonderful time of the year.” And with this magical time derives love and charity, something the Spanish Fork Rotary is continually focusing their efforts on all year long. This season the […]
Letter From The Publisher – January 2023
Hello Community, I have continued on the short journey, and on that journey, my goal, was to do one Act of Kindness a day. Achieved it. I invite you to do one Act of Kindness a day for the next 30 days. Be intentional in your acts of service. The nice thing about this journey, […]
Community Action Services Food Pantry Inventory Reduced by 41%
High inflation and high housing prices have hit many families hard in Utah, Summit, and Wasatch Counties. In January through October of 2022, we’ve seen a 116 percent increase in the number of unduplicated people who’ve utilized our food pantries compared to the same period in 2021. This year, we’ve more than doubled the amount […]
Young Service Missionary Warms 1000+ Heads and Hearts
A young service missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints whose mission ends in December has made 1000 hats and 101 scarves during his 2-year mission. The items were made for families who receive food from the Bishops Storehouse in Springville. Elder Jason Hallock from the Provo Utah South Stake has spent […]
Local Family Seeks Help For A Medical Service Dog for Young Daughter
I have lived in Spanish Fork since 2003. I married my husband Preston in 2012 and welcomed our oldest daughter Hannah to our family in 2013. We love the community here and the unique mix of the small town feel with everything you need nearby. 2020 was particularly eventful for our family. We adopted Noah […]
Fundraiser for local family to help with medical expenses
Cal was born on April 30, 2022, and defied the odds from his first day of life. He was born with a rare heart defect, and courageously endured two open heart surgeries before he was a month old. His family, friends, and cardiac team were amazed by his strength and celebrated with him when he […]
Your Guide to Holiday Giving: How to Host a Successful Holiday Food and Donation Drive
By Tom Hogan The holidays are a wonderful time to make joyful memories with friends and family. Unfortunately, some families go through rough patches where their holidays aren’t so cheery. About 54 million Americans face food insecurity during the holidays. In Utah County, 14% of people live in poverty and may be worried about how […]
Payson, Santaquin, Salem Utah Drug Take Back on October 29
Please join us on October 29th for the DEA Prescription Drug Take-back between 10 am – 2 pm at Payson Market 586 N. Main Street, Payson. Sponsors are The National and Utah Drug Enforcement Administration, The Utah National Guard, Payson City and Police Department, Mountain View Hospital, Payson Market and Communities that Care (CTC). Prescription […]
Volunteers to Help Community Members in Need
By Louise Payne Do you have a couple hours about once a month (not locked into certain weeks/dates) for what you would be willing to be placed on a service on-call list (to accept service calls if/as available on any given week) for members in our community who may have a simple need (nothing requiring […]
