Long-time homeless advocate Pamela Atkinson runs a closet at First Presbyterian to collect and distribute clothes and hygiene supplies for those experiencing homelessness in downtown SLC. Additionally, the Closet collects clothes and diapers for children and families in need. Warm gloves and socks are usually on hand for everyone. Contact the church office to get involved, bring new items to donate anytime, or donate financially here. Please be aware that, due to safety issues, we cannot accept baby furniture.

Located just four blocks from First Presbyterian, Crossroads Urban Center has served those in need in Salt Lake City for 50 years. They have an active food pantry to which we contribute regularly. They are also socially active in protecting and assisting those struggling with poverty and food insecurity. To find out more about Crossroads Urban Center and how you can help, visit their website here.

Each month (the 2nd Wednesday and Thursday of the month) volunteers from First Pres make 800 sandwiches to be distributed to those facing homelessness at St. Vincent DePaul’s kitchen, part of the Catholic Community Services of Salt Lake City. St. Vincent’s serves over 1,000 meals a day for those in need. First Pres regularly volunteers to serve dinner at St. Vinny’s Dining Hall.

The Ronald McDonald House (So. Temple & 900 E). Operating on donations alone, this facility houses 72 families with children at the local hospitals at no cost to them. To learn more visit their website here. FPC serves dinner once a month and donates supplies as needed. To sign up to serve a meal, contact the church office.

First Pres hosts several 12-Step groups each week to support our community in addiction recovery.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Sundays at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Fridays at 12:00 p.m. All meetings in Room 3.

Sex Addicts Anonymous: Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Room 3.

Workaholics Anonymous: Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. in the Library.

First Presbyterian partners with the Salt Lake County Habitat for Humanity and ReStore several times throughout the year. Whether we’re stocking supplies at the ReStore or working on a home build for a family in need, we’re big fans of Habitat and love to serve alongside this community partner. For our next workday, contact the office or our Youth Director, Nathan Parrish.