Crossroads Urban Center

08/10/2026

We are so grateful for the amazing people and congregations that participated in the Golden Celery Trophy Food Drive during the month of July. Our food pantries received 25,820.8 pounds of donated food from fourteen different congregations. Last year we received 20,563.2 pounds of food donations and so people clearly heard about the need this year and responded accordingly.

Thank you so much!

08/04/2026

Our Back to School Bash is on Saturday and you are invited!

08/04/2026

Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold

Conservatives who have long pushed for Medicaid work requirements often said vulnerable people would get a pass. But the federal government's list of exemptions left off homeless people.

08/03/2026

We're Hiring at our Thrift Store!

08/03/2026

Our Poverty Summit this year will include a conversation with state officials about how SNAP and Medicaid work requirements are impacting low income Utahns

A panel discussion about the impact of SNAP and Medicaid work requirements on low income Utahns will be featured at Crossroads Urban Center's annual Poverty Summit on the morning of August 29, 2026...

08/01/2026

The heat this summer is extra challenging for the people we serve at our food pantries and thrift store.

As most of Utah heads into another hot weekend, many continue to struggle with rising utility bills that accompany rising temperatures.

07/31/2026

Due to staffing issues our thrift store will be closed next week. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this causes. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 11.

07/30/2026

How are homeless services in Utah changing? Panel discussion at Poverty Summit to explore efforts to improve services for people with serious mental illness, seniors and families with children

There are many big and small changes being made to homeless services in Utah. A panel discussion at Crossroads Urban Center's annual Poverty Summit will include leading experts and policymakers in...

07/29/2026

We are hiring a new community organizer to work with Powerful Moms Who Care.