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After rising rents forced it to close, a Utah food pantry that fed thousands is getting a second chance

By Salt Lake Tribune · November 2, 2026 · 1 min read
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For months, a food pantry that served nearly 2,000 people in southern Utah each month has been without a permanent home after rising rents forced it to close. Now, the Salvation Army is preparing to reopen its doors in St. George.

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