About Us
About Food & Care Coalition
Utah County's most comprehensive resource center — providing meals, shelter, dental care, mental health services, and housing support since 1988.
Who We Are
One building. Every service a person in crisis needs.
Food & Care Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Provo, Utah, founded in 1988 when local religious leaders, public officials, and concerned citizens came together to address the lack of homeless services in Utah County. What started as a small soup kitchen has grown into the county's most comprehensive resource center.
Today, our 36,000-square-foot facility serves as a single point of access for meals, emergency shelter, a full dental clinic, licensed mental health counseling, case management, job readiness programs, and permanent supportive housing. We call the people we serve "patrons" — because everyone who walks through our doors deserves dignity.
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What Makes Us Different
Everything under one roof
Most shelters offer a meal or a bed. We provide a complete continuum of care — all in one location, seven days a week.
Day Services
Drop-in support Monday–Friday: showers, laundry, hygiene supplies, clothing, and computer access — no appointment needed.
Food Programs
Hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner served 365 days a year — open to anyone, no ID required.
Housing
Transitional and permanent supportive housing with intensive case management and a clear path to stability.
Medical & Dental
Free on-site dental care and primary care partnership serving patrons who have nowhere else to turn.
Case Management
Dedicated case managers who work one-on-one with each patron to build a personalized plan toward independence.
Education
Free courses in financial literacy, life skills, and employment readiness — no prerequisites, no grades, no pressure.
Success Story
“Learn that you have a voice, be strong and find a way to fight through life's challenges.”
Our Journey
38 years of service
Founded
Community leaders in Utah County joined together to create the Food & Care Coalition, starting with a small soup kitchen and a big vision.
New Facility
Opened our current 36,000-square-foot facility in Provo, bringing all services under one roof for the first time.
Candlelight Villas
Completed 72 units of permanent supportive housing — the largest addition to homeless housing in Utah County's history.
Accountability
Transparent stewardship since 1988
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
All donations to Food & Care Coalition are tax-deductible. EIN: 87-0452977.
38 Years Serving
Continuously operating as Utah County's primary resource center for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Annual Report
Read our latest annual report for a complete overview of programs, impact, and finances.
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Get to know us
Our Mission
The values and philosophy that guide everything we do — from the kitchen to the boardroom.
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Our History
From a community meeting in 1986 to Utah County's largest resource center — see how we've grown.
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Board & Partners
Meet Executive Director Brent Crane, our board of directors, and the community partners who guide our mission forward.
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Join us in serving Utah County
Every meal, every night of shelter, every path forward begins with your support. Food & Care Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — all gifts are tax-deductible (EIN: 87-0452977).