# Utahns Against Hunger
*Also known as UAH*

- Website: https://uah.org
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/uah-org

> A state-wide nonprofit advancing hunger policy, outreach, and education to expand access to federal nutrition programs.

Utahns Against Hunger (UAH) is a state-wide nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to food through advocacy, outreach, and education. The organization works to protect, strengthen, and improve federal nutrition program policies and to promote participation in programs such as SNAP, WIC, and related benefits. Through collaboration with state agencies, community partners, and coalitions, UAH provides training, resources, and policy guidance to expand access for households in need. Since its founding in 1979, UAH has focused on public policy, outreach, and education to reduce hunger and promote healthy, sustainable food access across the state.

**Mission:** Utahns against hunger works to increase food access through advocacy, outreach, and education.

## Products & Services

### [Farmers Market Outreach Programs](https://uah.org/our-work/farmers-market-outreach)
*Service*
Increases access to fresh, healthy food through various farmers market outreach initiatives.

- **Produce vouchers for seniors** — Access Fresh Produce
- **Market mapping** — Locate Participating Venues
- **Partnerships with CSFP and WIC** — Enhance Community Outreach
- **Proxy pickup process** — Facilitate Vouchers Access
- **Statewide marketing** — Promote SNAP Usage

### [Advocacy and Policy Education for Federal Nutrition Programs](https://uah.org/our-work/how-we-work)
*Service*
Empowers communities through advocacy and education for better access to federal nutrition programs.

- **Budget and policy lobbying** — Protect Funding
- **Federal policy advocacy** — Educate Leaders
- **Coalition-based engagement** — Advance Policy Goals
- **Public testimony** — Influence Policy
- **State-level advocacy** — Support Legislation

### [County Emergency Food Resources Directory](https://uah.org/get-help/community-food/resources-by-county)
*Service*
Access comprehensive emergency food resources for each county in Utah.

- **County resource directory** — Access Vital Local Resources
- **Dynamic updates and call-ahead guidance** — Ensure Accurate Pantry Information
- **SNAP/WIC information** — Navigate Food Assistance Programs
- **Emergency meal resources** — Access Emergency Meals

## Market Segments

- **Nutrition policy advocacy**: Capabilities to influence federal and state nutrition program policy, secure funding, and build coalitions to expand access to SNAP, WIC, and related benefits.
- **Emergency food access mapping and referral**: County-level resource directories and mapping that connect households to food pantries, emergency meal providers, and enrollment information for benefits to ensure timely access during crises.
- **Farmers market nutrition outreach and incentives**: Programs that enable farmers markets to accept SNAP, deliver senior nutrition vouchers, coordinate partnerships, and conduct outreach to increase purchase of fresh produce by low-income households.