Utah Community Action

You should see our Head Start classrooms at lunchtime. 🥦

For many of the little ones in our programs, some of their most important learning happens at the dining table. Our Nutrition team ensures that every child in our Head Start and Early Head Start centers receives healthy, balanced, and, most importantly, delicious meals every single day.

When a child has a full belly and the right nutrients, they have the energy to wonder, play, and grow.

If you have a little one and are looking for a program that cares about their health as much as their education, look with us at this link: https://bit.ly/4u79vPM

We are deeply honored to announce that our Head Start program has been named a 2026 winner! 🏆

This marks the 9th time we have received this recognition, but the true reward is in the impact. Serving over 2,000 children annually, we are dedicated to providing research-based curriculum and comprehensive family support to ensure every child has the tools to reach their full potential.

A huge thank you to our amazing staff and educators who make awards like this possible!

Free, fresh, and nutritious summer dinners? Yes, please! 🥦🍎

UCA’s Summer Dinner Program is officially open to all kids and teens ages 0-18. Meals are completely free and served on-site, no registration required. No catch, just good food for the kids!

Tag a family who needs to know about this. 👇

We have a bit of a secret to share. 🤫

Many people don't realize that Utah Community Action's Nutrition program provides over 600,000 meals on a yearly basis to our Head Start locations. Every morning, our Central Kitchen provides the expertise, the oversight, and the support needed to proivde a delicious and nutritious meal so that our teachers can focus on what they do best: caring for our community's children.

It’s one of the many ways we’re working to make sure financial insecurity doesn't stand in the way of a healthy childhood. 🍎✨

Head Start is about the child, but at Utah Community Action, we know that to truly empower an individual, you have to strengthen the whole family.

When a child joins our program, the entire family gets a team in their corner. UCA offers support from health screenings and dental checkups to connecting parents with our other five programs (like housing or weatherization).

We don't just teach the student, we walk alongside the family. Because a stable home and a healthy body are the best school supplies a child can have. 🎒

We’re not above a good humble brag when it comes to our team. 🧡

Meet the crew that’s been traveling Salt Lake, Tooele, and Weber counties this month. They aren’t just contractors, they’re experts in making sure a family’s budget isn’t ""leaking"" out of a drafty window.

When we stabilize a home’s temperature, we’re doing more than fixing a house, we’re strengthening a family. It’s one less stressor on a parent's plate and a healthier environment for kids to grow up in.

UCA head start teachers are building foundations. From literacy and math to social-emotional skills, our curriculum is designed to ignite a lifelong love of learning.

We’ve spent 60 years proving that when you give a child a high-quality preschool experience, you aren't just helping them get ready for kindergarten, you're empowering them to change their entire future.

Take a look with us at how we’re building a stronger community, one little scholar at a time.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4u79vPM

Summer job that actually matters 🌱

Help us deliver dinners to families this summer — no cooking experience needed. Just show up ready to move, prep, and serve with a smile.

We serve 60,000+ meals every year through programs across Utah — and this summer, we need YOU on the team. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4dCCmEw

When tensions rise and a resolution feels out of reach, UCA's Housing Mediation program provides the neutral ground you need. 🤝 Let us help you find the way forward.