Resources for Families Impacted by the Government Shutdown
If you or someone you know is affected by the government shutdown, you are not alone. United Way of Northern Utah has compiled local and statewide resources to help you and your family stay supported through this uncertain time.
Below, you’ll find help with:
- Food assistance (local pantries, meal programs, and SNAP support)
- Housing education and help
- Emergency financial aid
- Mental health and family support services
Our community stands together — especially when times get tough. These resources are here for you, free and confidential.
Need personalized help?
Call 211 or visit 211utah.org to connect with a trained specialist who can guide you to the right services.
Together, we can weather this — as neighbors, as friends, as a community united.
RESOURCE LIST
- Food assistance help: Tri City Exchange
- Housing and Education Help: OWCAP and Cottages of Hope Resource Page
- Emergency Financial Aid: America First Credit Union is offering zero percent interest loans, Wastach Peaks Credit Union is offering Skip-A-Pay for members with loans, Navy Federal Credit Union is offering paycheck assistance (only military and DOD civilians)
- Mental health and family support services: 211 website
- Cache Valley Resources: English 211 list, Spanish 211 list
- Other: We also advise people call and ask their electric company, gas company, mortgage company or rental company, or any other major payment company and see if they can do a pause on payments for the shutdown.
