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A Roundup of Ways to Give Back in Salt Lake

Posted on January 18, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Terina Ria

Terina Ria

Here’s your weekly roundup of ways to give back in Salt Lake. If you have any other opportunities you’d like to share, send them our way.

Third Saturday Supply Drive

Under the Umbrella Bookstore hosts a supply drive every third Saturday to support The Coconut Hut’s unhoused community outreach efforts. The most needed items are blankets, tarps, winter gear, hand warmers, and snacks.

Jordan River Trail Clean-Up

This Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m.- noon, those ages 12 and up can volunteer to clean up the Jordan River. Bring water and wear weather-appropriate clothing (it’ll be a cold one!).

Repro Wellness Kits

The Utah Abortion Fund has an Amazon Wishlist set up to help supply mailing boxes and pregnancy tests for their reproductive wellness kits.

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