The United Way of Utah County serves as a central resource for community support and seasonal giving within the region. According to a 2018 article in Lehi Free Press, the organization provides a way for residents to find seasonal giving opportunities, such as through Sub for Santa and Angel Tree donation boxes.
In addition to these donation programs, the United Way of Utah County has partnered with the Alpine School District Foundation for the Caring at Christmas program. As stated in a November 26, 2025, article by Lehi Free Press, this partnership is designed to ensure that every family requiring assistance during the holiday season receives the help they need. Tyler Vigue, who was identified as the Executive Director of the Alpine School District Foundation in a November 26, 2025, report, noted that the foundation has seen a marked increase in families seeking additional help. Vigue stated that the most critical needs identified were for food and clothing, and expressed gratitude for community support that allows the organization to meet those specific needs.
Beyond the direct holiday assistance provided through Caring at Christmas, which supports Sub for Santa kids and families throughout Utah County, the Alpine School District Foundation manages several other community programs to combat food insecurity and provide essential items. These include the Principal’s Pantry, which works with individual schools to set up pantries, and the Falcon Pantry at Skyridge High School, which provides groceries to students and their families. The foundation also manages the Kids Closet, which provides winter clothing, shoes for gym class, and other necessary items.
According to a November 26, 2025, report, the Alpine School District was working to educate more than 84,000 students during that year. Vigue noted that even if only a small percentage of those students have significant needs, it can represent hundreds or thousands of young people in difficult situations. The necessity for such support is underscored by observations from The Policy Project, which stated in a November 26, 2025, article that an increasing number of K-12 students in Utah struggle to meet basic needs due to external factors. These factors include a sharp decline in affordable housing, rapid inflation, wage stagnation, job insecurity, and growing mental health challenges among adults.
For residents looking to engage with local charitable efforts, the United Way of Utah County and various school-based programs offer multiple avenues for involvement. While the Alpine School District Foundation handles specific programs like the Kids Closet and Principal’s Pantry, the United Way of Utah County remains a primary point of contact for broader community support efforts. Information regarding these programs and ways to contribute can be found through the specific foundations or via the United Way of Utah County website.
What this means for Lehi
For Lehi residents, the United Way of Utah County and the Alpine School District Foundation represent vital safety nets. Through programs like Caring at Christmas and the Kids Closet, these organizations help address rising food and clothing insecurity among the thousands of students in the local school district, providing a structured way for the community to offer direct assistance.
