Who doesn’t love an advent calendar? This year, instead of creating or having a calendar where you get something, let’s have a calendar where you give something! More than ever, families are in our own community are suffering from severe food insecurity. 20% of Utah children are going hungry every day. These numbers are daunting, but we can help! With our reverse advent calendar, working with our community partners at the Utah Food Bank we can help make a difference for families in our community.

This is how this works; beginning December 1st, (or whenever you’d like to start!) add an item to your contribution pile each day. At the end of the 24-day cycle, drop off your items in the bin outside the main doors at First Unitarian Church. It’s that easy! Please drop off all food donations by December 27th. 

If you’re unable to collect physical food items but would like to participate, we’ve got you covered! Join our Virtual Food Drive, and donate directly to the Utah Food Back under our First Church Virtual Food Drive. Here you can “shop” for specific items or make a donation! Visit https://tinyurl.com/slcuufooddrive to donate!

You can click the picture below for a printable copy of the calendar, but here is a list of the suggested items:

Day 1:Peanut butter

Day 2: Canned soup

Day 3: Canned fruit in juice

Day 4: Canned vegetables

Day 5: Canned stew

Day 6: Canned beans

Day 7: Pasta 

Day 8: Brown Rice 

Day 9:Canned tuna

Day 10:Rolled Oats

Day 11: Dry beans

Day 12: Cereal

Day 13: Canola Oil

Day 14: White Rice

Day 15: Canned meat

Day 16: Stock(chicken, beef, or veggie)

Day 17: Pasta Sauce

Day 18: JellyDay 19: Box of Stuffing

Day 20: Granola Bars

Day 21: Box of Mac and Cheese

Day 22: Fruit Snacks

Day 23: Crackers

Day 24: Pancake Mix

Together, our community can help support those in need this holiday season. Thank you for joining us!