HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division, known locally as MountainStar Healthcare, announced a $50,000 grant from the HCA Healthcare Foundation to the Utah Food Bank in a report published November 12, 2026. The investment celebrates the 50-year anniversary of HCA Healthcare in Utah and is intended to help address food insecurity and expand access to nutritious food for individuals and families statewide.
The grant, awarded through the Healthier Tomorrow Fund, is expected to help the Utah Food Bank provide an estimated 350,000 to 450,000 meals to Utahns facing food insecurity. Ginette Bott, Utah Food Bank President & CEO, stated the support will help provide fresh, nutritious produce to more than 533,000 Utahns facing hunger, noting much of that food reaches children and families through the Mobile School Pantry program.
Dr. Sara Kelly, Division Chief Medical Officer for the HCA Healthcare Mountain Division, said access to nutritious food is a fundamental building block of good health and that the partnership reflects a commitment to caring for communities beyond hospital walls. The partnership is also expected to create volunteer opportunities for colleagues in all eight Utah hospitals and the Mountain Division Office.
The Utah Food Bank serves as a resource for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout Utah. Its statewide network includes food pantries, community organizations, and distribution programs designed to reach rural and underserved areas where access to food assistance can be challenging.
The $50,000 grant to the Utah Food Bank is part of a larger $100,000 HCA Healthcare Foundation investment in Utah communities to celebrate its 50-year anniversary in the state. This total includes an additional $50,000 from a new Mountain Division colleague-driven pilot program that empowers hospital employees to identify local nonprofit organizations for funding.
Other organizations expected to receive grants in the coming weeks include the Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection, Box Elder Family Support Center, YCC Family Crisis Center, Bountiful Food Pantry, USANA Kids Eat, WasteLess Solutions, Utah Valley Refugees, and the United Way of Utah County.
The Healthier Tomorrow Fund at the HCA Healthcare Foundation supports initiatives focused on addressing high-priority community needs and advancing community health. In 2024, HCA Healthcare provided an estimated $4.4 billion in charity care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated care, while contributing more than $48.5 million to community organizations.
