We all know that we are still in a tough economy and our families still struggle to provide. Today I wanted to put together some helpful information to share with all of my friends as we all prepare for the holidays. Personally, I didn't know about these resources till a friend told a friend who told a friend who told me. So I guess now its my turn to pass this information to you! :)
First is COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP OF UTAH https://foodco-op.net/
**** IMPORTANT **** This is a monthly order program and the last day to order for November is tomorrow Friday, November 5, 2010
- The best thing about this program is the only thing you need to qualify is to eat! How hard is that?? Of course they ask for whatever donations you can provide since they are a non profit and occasionally they will also request that you volunteer to help/support the program too but that's not too hard either and there are plenty of opportunities! This is a monthly program where you can order as you need and the quality of food is just as fresh and sometimes more fresh than the grocery store. For more info check out their web page https://foodco-op.net/
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Next - HEAT through Commuity Action Program - Please go to http://www.communityactionprovo.org/pdf/HEAT%20Brochure.pdf to see the flyer. This flyer has income limits and additional information on telephone assistance programs and other info that may be needed. Now if you qualify income wise they will assist you with a portion of your power and or gas bill. Check and see if your eligible. You just might be! If so - I suggest that you call and make an appointment. We all can use just a little bit of help!
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Health Insurance
We all need access to health insurance and I know - its SUPER expensive. However it costs twice as much when the kids fall and break something - which is what happened to me a couple of years ago when I was without insurance for 2 months. ICK! So here is some GREAT NEWS! There are 2 programs that have special enrollment periods PCN (Primary Care Network) and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) There are income limits for both of these programs.
- PCN will open enrollment for all adults November 8-22, 2010. If you are uninsured and age 19-64, you may qualify for PCN. Please go to http://health.utah.gov/pcn/ for more information.
- CHIP has continuous open enrollment right now. Please view information at http://health.utah.gov/chip/
Both of these are great programs for those who don't have health insurance. You also can always apply for medicaid and or food stamps at https://utahhelps.utah.gov/ more information at http://jobs.utah.gov/
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With Christmas quickly approaching 211 and the United Way both have several programs for holiday help for families in need here are the web pages you can go to and find additional information. www.unitedwayuc.org/find_help/211.htm or http://www.211ut.org/
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I hope these resources with be helpful to families with the tough economy and the holiday's fast approaching. God Bless
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