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STATEUtah · May 12, 2026

Utah Inauguration: Food Drive Concludes with Service, Donation Call

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Governor-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Governor-elect Deidre Henderson concluded their One Utah Food Drive with a service project at the Utah Food Bank, urging continued donations to address food insecurity.

The Bottom Line

The One Utah Food Drive concluded with $209,178.33 raised and 35,136 pounds of food donated, alongside a service event to support the Utah Food Bank amidst increased need due to COVID-19.

The Case For

  • The One Utah Food Drive aimed to address food insecurity among Utahns.
  • Donations to the Utah Food Bank can significantly impact those facing hunger.
  • Schools are distributing meals provided by the Utah Food Bank to children at risk of hunger due to school closures.

The Case Against

None explicitly stated in the source.

Key Numbers

  • The One Utah Food Drive raised $209,178.33.
  • 35,136 pounds of food donations were collected.
  • More than 500,000 Utahns are facing food insecurity.
  • One in five Utah children are facing hunger.
  • Every dollar donated to the Utah Food Bank can be stretched into $8.03 worth of food and services.

Source Verification

The Utah Governor's Office reported on the conclusion of the One Utah Food Drive.

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  • "Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson kicked off their inaugural events with a service project at the Southern Utah distribution center of the Utah Food Bank, 4416 River Road in St. George."
    — ST. GEORGE, UTAH (Jan. 2, 2021)
  • "As of Jan. 1, the One Utah Food Drive raised $209,178.33 as well as 35,136 pounds of food donations at locations throughout the state."
    — This Day of Service was the
  • "With more than 500,000 Utahns facing food insecurity right now, many Utahns are turning to the Utah Food Bank for the first time, said Ginette Bott, president and CEO of the Utah Food Bank."
    — With more than 500,000 Utahns facing
  • "The Utah Food Bank can stretch every dollar into $8.03 worth of food and services, so every donation truly has an impact on Utahns who face hunger."
    — “Because of the COVID-19 economic
  • "Now, one in five Utah children are facing hunger. Because so many schools closed due to COVID, some kids are not getting the breakfasts and lunches that our schools usually serve,” Henderson said."
    — Lt. Gov.-elect Henderson emphasized that