Thank you for a great year of giving back!
As we pass the five-year mark of the USANA Kids Eat program launch, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the amazing students we serve and their perseverance. Schools have reported improved attendance, behavior, and test scores among the kids we support. While nutrition is vital, we understand that the consistency and support accompanying it are equally important. Armed with a well-fed body and the mental health benefits of stability and feeling supported, these kids are empowered to pursue their goals and excel as they grow into remarkable adults.
The incredible support from our community has transformed the USANA Kids Eat program into a vital source of hope and nourishment for children in need throughout the Salt Lake Valley.
Driven by the dedication of our passionate executives and Associates, and bolstered by the unwavering commitment of our community, the USANA Kids Eat initiative has become a true symbol of local kindness. Families have united, working hand in hand with friends and strangers to make a meaningful difference. Local businesses, recognizing the importance of community engagement, team unity, and social responsibility, have enthusiastically embraced USANA Kids Eat as a powerful avenue for change.
We are deeply inspired by their caring spirit, humbled by the enduring generosity of our community, and profoundly thankful for the ongoing support we receive.
Ultimately, our shared mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure no child goes hungry. To our supporters—your extraordinary involvement in the USANA Kids Eat program serves as a shining example of compassion in action. We are endlessly grateful for your continued dedication.
Sincerely,
Michelle Benedict
Director of Global Programs | USANA Foundation
We believe childhood hunger is unacceptable. At USANA Kids Eat, we’re dedicated to empowering children in need right here in the community where USANA Health Sciences is headquartered. Our program provides a practical and impactful framework to combat hunger, alleviate meal uncertainty, and inspire the community to join us in this vital mission.
Through powerful partnerships and collective action, we provide a stable source of food that helps kids unlock their full potential and instills hope for a brighter future. Each meal we deliver eases the burden on struggling families and ensures children receive the nutrition they need to thrive in school, chase their dreams, and experience the joys of childhood.
We serve because no child should ever go hungry.
Thanks to the generous support of our community, this report details the life-changing impact we’ve made together this year!
100% Donation Guarantee
At USANA Kids Eat, 100% of donations we receive go toward food and the distribution of the bags we assemble in our warehouse. This is made possible because USANA covers all of our administrative costs! Any of our sponsors’ donations not used by their adoptive schools were used for refugee families and new move-ins from other schools.
Our Impact Since 2019
2,694,453 meals provided
38,594 kids served
25,842 volunteer hours donated 115 schools, clubs, and community groups supported
Schools Served by
Weekend Bag Program
Murray High School | Eisenhower Junior High
Pacific Heritage Academy | Majestic Elementary
Eccles Boys & Girls | Lied Boys & Girls
Viewmont Elementary | Riverview Junior High
Longview Elementary | Ascent Academy WVC
Monroe Elementary | Columbia Elementary
Horizon Elementary | Taylorsville Elementary
Sandy Club for Kids | Hillcrest High
Highland High School | Hillcrest Junior High
Parkside Elementary | DDI Head Start
Grant Elementary | McMillan Elementary
Midvale Middle School | Union Middle School
Mountain Shadows Elem | Midvale Boys & Girls
Liberty Elementary | Oquirrh Elementary
Miller Boys & Girls | Childrens Justice Center
Westvale Elementary | Silver Hills Elementary
Stansbury Elementary | Copper Canyon Elementary
Terra Linda Elementary | Heartland Elementary
Beacon Heights | Tooele Boys & Girls
Farnsworth Elementary
Holiday Bag Project
Adelaide Elementary | Backman Elementary
Bountiful Elementary | Desert Sky Elementary
Bridges Alternative Placement
Central Davis Junior High | Clayton Middle School
Columbia Elementary | Cyprus High Food Pantry
Cottonwood High Teen Center
Eagle Valley Elementary | Emerson Elementary
Farnsworth Elementary | Foxboro Elementary
Franklin Elementary | Glacier Hills Elementary
Highland High School | Hillcrest High School
Hillfield Elementary | Hunter Elementary
Kearns Junior High | Kennedy Junior High
Layton Elementary | Layton High School
Legacy Preparatory Academy | Liberty Elementary
Lincoln Elementary | Magna Elementary
Meadowbrook Elementary | Moss Elementary
Meadowlark Elementary | Monticello Academy
Mountain Trails Elementary | Newman Elementary
Neil Armstrong Academy | Northstar Elementary
Northwest Middle School | Oak Hills Elementary
Odyssey Elementary - Davis District
Odyssey Elementary - Ogden District
Pacific Heritage Academy | Park Elementary
Pony Express Elementary | Reading Elementary
Redwood Elementary | South Davis Junior High
SLCSE - Bryant location - Salt Lake District
SLCSE - Rose Park Location - Salt Lake District
Taylor Elementary | Westlake Junior High
Whitesides Elementary | Whittier Elementary
Woods Cross Elementary | Woods Cross High School
Weekend Bag Program
For many children, school meals are a lifeline, providing essential food and nutrition. When these meals are unavailable during the weekends, many kids are left at risk of going hungry. A single bag of food can make a tremendous difference, offering nourishment and comfort to a child during those critical days away from school. That’s why our weekend bag program matters! Here’s the impact we made this year:
48 schools, clubs, and community groups supported
358,981 meals distributed
51,283 total weekend bags
1,396 kids served every weekend
Holiday Bag Project
This meaningful initiative provides food to children facing hunger during the extended winter break. By rallying community support, the project ensures that kids who rely on school meals for nourishment don’t go without during the holidays. Together, our USANA leaders and volunteers from around the Wasatch Front bring hope, nutrition, and care to children and families in need. Here’s the impact we made this year:
55 schools, clubs, and community groups supported 5,028 supported children
201,120 meals provided 892 volunteer donors involved
Our 2024 Impact
560,101 meals provided
10,583 supported children
4,502 volunteers
6,607 hours of volunteering
99 schools, clubs, and community groups supported
Impact Stories
The USANA Kids Eat weekend bag program ensures children have reliable meals, helping them focus, grow, and thrive. These impactful stories from school administrators and teachers highlight how the program alleviates food insecurity, fosters confidence, and brings hope to students and their families.
“We have many newly immigrated families arriving with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Without work visas, they take small side jobs, often renting a single room for $900 a month, sharing kitchens and bathrooms with other families. I know a family that sleeps five to a bed. While grateful for safety here, they struggle to afford groceries. That small bag of USANA Kids Eat food for their children means the world to them.”
“Behind each weekend bag is a child with a story. When the USANA Kids Eat carts arrive, I hear stories like, ‘I need this mac and cheese for my siblings,’ or ‘My mom is gone all weekend.’ One student named Lily, now in stable housing after leaving a shelter, relies on these bags as her main food source. Another student, Ben, hides his bag under my desk to keep it safe. These moments remind me how vital this program is for our students.”
“One family of four stands out—they all receive a weekend bag each week and rely on them to have dinner. These students have told us on multiple occasions they wouldn’t have been able to have dinner some nights if not for this program. The older kids prepare easy meals like canned ravioli and soup on their own. These bags also provide snacks, allowing students to confidently bring applesauce or trail mix to class, just like their peers. Your sponsorship is transforming lives in our community every day!”
Westvale Elementary
Longview Elementary
Highland High School
Community in Action
This program impacts our supporters as much as the kids we serve. These stories from sponsors, volunteers, and program leaders highlight the deep connections and transformative experiences made possible through USANA Kids Eat. From fostering service within families to creating meaningful volunteer opportunities, these voices show the far-reaching effect of our shared commitment to ending childhood hunger.
“We are incredibly honored to partner with USANA Kids Eat to provide secure and safe food sources for children in need. This partnership aligns with our values and gives our employees and their families the chance to participate hands-on in packing bags, stocking the warehouse, and joining the holiday bag event. Our employees truly value these opportunities, knowing 100% of their efforts directly provide food for kids.”
Adoptive Sponsor
“During one volunteer orientation, I described the resilience of the kids we serve, how they face challenges with grit and grow into amazing adults. Later, a volunteer told me, ‘I was one of those kids, and I’m so touched by how you see and represent us.’ I reminded her it’s true—these kids grow up to be incredible people with giving hearts and unique perspectives. Her story is proof of the impact we make!”
“When I retired, I wanted to volunteer weekly. After COVID halted my time at a nursing facility, I remembered how much my family enjoyed filling USANA Kids Eat bags one Christmas. I reached out to Michelle, started prepping products for the bags, and soon my husband joined me. I love the physical work—it reminds me of my job at Costco—and knowing we’re helping those who can’t help themselves makes it so rewarding. Thank you for this opportunity!”
Director of Global Programs
USANA Foundation
USANA Kids Eat Volunteer
“My family wanted a way to teach our kids about service. By sponsoring a school, we come monthly to pack bags—it’s scheduled like sports or music lessons. I love that my kids are involved—it’s not just our words or money, but the actions of our kids making an impact. Seeing them pack backpacks and knowing where they’re going has brought so much joy and a tangible way for us to give back.”
Adoptive Sponsor
Adoptive sponsors at USANA Kids Eat are more than donors—they are partners in creating hope for children facing hunger. This year, they ensured kids received reliable weekend meals, while corporations and families united through hands-on service, fostering empathy and action. By adopting schools, sponsors built lasting community connections and empowered others to join, extending their impact.
USANA Kids Eat’s unique structure ensures that every effort directly impacts children in need. Thanks to USANA Health Sciences covering all operational costs, the focus remains solely on serving kids and expanding the program to reach more schools and communities.
Adoptive sponsors are the heart of USANA Kids Eat’s mission. They embody what it means to come together, take action, and make a difference—one meal, one child, and one community at a time. These sponsors exemplify the power of unity, creating a brighter, hunger-free future one meal at a time.
Amber Ferre & Family Murray High School
Azure Building Group Eisenhower Junior High
Engage Contracting Longview Elementary
Okland Construction DDI Head Start
Ashley Collins Lied Boys & Girls
Scott & Natalie Stoddard Family Grant Elementary McMillan Elementary
Spencer & Amanda Millerberg Family Midvale Middle School Union Middle School
America First CU Pacific Heritage Academy Majestic Elementary
Jeremy & Kristin Andrus Family Hillcrest Junior High Parkside Elementary
First Utah Bank Taylorsville Elementary
Josh & Jenny Foukas Sandy Club for Kids
Amy & Tim Haran Eccles Boys & Girls
Cook Family Viewmont Elementary
Dr. Rob & Anne Sinnott Family Riverview Junior High
Kathryn Armstrong Children’s Justice Center
Doug & Jane Hekking Oquirrh Elementary
Paul & Liz Jones Oquirrh Elementary
Pete & Michelle Benedict Oquirrh Elementary
Jim & Carrie Brown Oquirrh Elementary
Kevin & Lori Guest Oquirrh Elementary
Timothy & Starleen Wood Family Midvale Boys & Girls Liberty Elementary
Stephanie & Brandon Dawson Mountain Shadows Elementary
Todd & Janet Heiner Family Westvale Elementary
James & Lisa Budge Family Hillcrest High School Highland High School
Fenton Family Foundation Ascent Academy WVC Monroe Elementary Columbia Elementary Horizon Elementary
Health Equity Silver Hills Elementary
Knight Family Foundation Miller Boys & Girls
USANA Health Sciences Stansbury Elementary Skinner Excavating Copper Canyon Elementary
USANA Health Sciences covers all of our administrative costs, which means 100% of all donations go directly to providing food to kids. Thank you to our amazing donors!
Above $60k
Joan & Tim Fenton Family Foundation America First Credit Union
Above
$30k
James & Lisa Budge
Above $10k
Azure Building Group
Engage Contracting, Inc.
First Utah Bank
Foothill Family Clinic
Todd & Janet Heiner
Ferre Family
Skinner Excavating, Inc
Timothy & Starleen Wood
Scott & Natalie Stoddard
Hutchinson Trucking*
Above $5k
Kathryn Armstrong
Associated General Contractors of Utah
Pete & Michelle Benedict
Brandon Dawson
Alli Gardner
Doug & Jane Hekking
Paul & Liz Jones
Knight Family Foundation
Stand Out for Good Inc.
Kevin & Lori Guest
Amy & Tim Haran
Above $1k
Ashley Collins
Stephanie & Brandon Cook
David Gamble
Above
$20k
Health Equity
Okland Construction
Jeremy & Kristin Andrus
Spencer & Amanda Millerberg
Julie Guinn
Mary Anne Jensen
Richard McCann
Brian Paul
Morgan Smith
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation
Mari Spilker
The Whittenburg Foundation
Dr. Rob & Anne Sinnott
Josh & Jenny Foukas
Making a Di erence Foundation (CHG)*
EpicVue and Groove Entertainment*
BlackCloak*
Above $500
Shelli Baxter
Cultured Marble Specialists, LLC
Kroger
Kurt & Megan Woodman
Above $250
Elizabeth Anderson Frontstream
GOW O ce
Erin Jackson
Renee Jensen
Kathy Melby
Russell Stephensen
Michelle L. Walker
Jorja Warren
*Gift-in-Kind Donation
Make a Donation
Support the USANA Kids Eat program with a one-time or monthly donation. Every dollar directly helps to feed children across the Wasatch Front weekly!
Pack or Deliver Bags
Engage hands-on in our regular bagpacking and school delivery opportunities— volunteers are the heartbeat of our program!
Sponsor a School
Make a lasting impact by sponsoring a school, ensuring ongoing meal support for hungry students. Your commitment provides nutrition for the school year!
Fundraise for a School
Host a fundraiser for a local school, fostering community connections while addressing the immediate needs of hungry Utah children!
Run Your Own Food Pack
Lead a one-time food packing event for your business, church, or community group, making memories and a difference in local childhood hunger!
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Join the Holiday Bag Project
Embrace the holiday season by signing up to buy, pack, and deliver groceries to support thousands of additional hungry kids during the holiday break!
