On Friday, local officials in Ogden celebrated the delivery of a semi full of food at the Catholic Community Services’ Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank.

According to a press release from the Ogden North Communications Council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the delivery was made possible by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of a nationwide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

“This delivery supports an ongoing partnership between Catholic Community Services, the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank, and additional food banks across Weber and Box Elder counties,” the release said. “It is one of 250 semitruck deliveries being made to food banks in all 50 states throughout 2026 as part of the America 250 “America Gives” initiative.

Each delivery includes essential food items such as canned fruits and vegetables, meats, pasta, flour, pancake mix, and dried milk. Many of these goods are produced through Church welfare operations and funded by member donations. Nationwide, the initiative is expected to provide an estimated 10 million pounds of food to communities in need.”

CCS Basic Needs Director Randy Chappell told the Standard-Examiner 12 pallets of shelf-stable food were delivered to the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank.

He said the donation came at a time when it was very much needed.

“This helps us to continue to keep our pantry stocked for our 1,700 households that visit us on a monthly basis,” he said. “The first two food drives this year haven’t brought in a lot of food, so this is a bonus to us to help alleviate some of those food drives created by not having enough donated.”

Chappell said they’re extremely thankful for the donation.

“We’re super grateful,” he said. “We love the idea of what the church is doing celebrating 250 years by providing food, but also service to those in need. Knowing that they are there to support and help throughout any difficult time is a wonderful partnership and I’m glad that we’re connected with them.”

However, he added that no matter how big of a one-time donation they’ve received, their mission and the need for additional donations is continuous.

“Donations are always welcome; there’s always a need, no matter how much food we have,” he said. “I always tell individuals that our warehouse might seem full, but if we don’t receive any food throughout the month, it will only last us one month.”

Chappell said some of the needs include high-protein items, canned products and fresh fruit and vegetables.

For more information on donating to the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank visit https://ccsutah.org/programs/joyce-hansen-hall-food-bank.