Utah Food Security Council

Utah Food Security Council (FSC) is the result of Senate Bill 133: Food Security Amendments. This bill creates a FSC at Utah State University to coordinate state efforts in addressing food security. This bill is sponsored by Senator Luz Escamilla. The goal of the FSC is multifold, it will:
1.  develop statewide goals and messaging related to food security and nutrition education.
2.  coordinate statewide efforts to address food security.
3.  ensure that any state programs receiving federal funds from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service provide consistent and coordinated nutrition education messaging.
4.  promote programs and activities that contribute to healthy eating and active lifestyles.
5.  promote programs and activities that advance Utah food products.
6.  disseminate the statewide goals and messaging to state agencies.

Get the Facts

An essential part of fighting hunger is understanding the terms and language used to discuss food security. It is also beneficial to have up-to-date data regarding the issue.


Hunger Definitions & Terminology
Utah Hunger Statistics
State Bill 0133 
Healthy People 2030 
Annual Report 2023 

Get Involved

Food insecurity is a solvable problem. Partners in all sectors across the state of Utah are coming together to share knowledge, best practices, and resources. We invite you to join us.


Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda 
Council Meeting Schedule  
Previous Council Meeting Notes 
Partnerships 
How Can I Help?

Get Help

Utah provides a number of resources for free food and evidence-based education to help people experiencing food shortage.
 


Emergency Food Sites
Education Programs
Public Resources

Who We Are 

• Our Vision
• Our Mission
• Council Members
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Follow Us

           

For more information contact:
Palak Gupta, Food Security Council Lead
Assistant Professor | Extension Specialist
palak.gupta@usu.edu

Additional Resources

• USU Extension Nutrition
• USU Extension EFNEP
• About SNAP 
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