Concern Center
1235 West California Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Phone: (801) 573-0098
Service Hours
Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Saturday 9:00-11:30 AM
The Concern Center is the benevolence arm of the churches of the Salt Lake Baptist Association. It is one way we show Christ’s love to those in need. This ministry is staffed and funded by the generosity of caring people who donate their time and financial resources.
They believe in sharing food with those in need and grasping that opportunity to help them know Christ and his love for them.
You can be a part of this ministry by donating financially, praying fervently, or volunteering faithfully. Click on this link and join this wonderful ministry now.
How We Help
The Concern Center is a food pantry that serves families in need on a monthly or emergency basis.
Groceries are available to families on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday from 6:00-8:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM-NOON
Please come in to set an appointment. A photo I.D. is required for "head of household" as well as "proof of address" - i.e. utility bill, etc.
Birthdates are required for ALL family members.
How You Can Help
Local Volunteers
You can be a part of the Concern Center family. In fact, without you, we are not quite the family that we want to be. We are able to reach out to the community thanks to the service of individuals, families, civic organizations, churches, businesses, and schools. Please contact us if you or a group would like to help volunteer. If you are already a part of our mission family, then we hope this site helps you stay connected and informed as well, and we can't thank you enough for all you do!
Interviewing:
This position requires basic computers skills and the person should be a strong Christian, willing and able to share Jesus. The interviewer reviews with the client the information we have in their file or if a new client enters their information into our system. This person is the key person in sharing Jesus with our clients.
Truck Unloading:
The position requires lifting of items up to 50 pounds. Trucks arrive on Monday about 11:00 AM, Thursday about 11:00 AM and on Friday about 8:30 AM. The task takes about 1 hour to complete.
Stocker:
This position may require lifting of items up to 50 pounds. This person will be keeping our shelves stocked with items from our walk-in cooler, freezer, and backroom. The need is during all our open hours.
Shopping Assistance:
This person assists our clients with their selection of groceries. Our person shows the client what we have and tells them how much of each item they can have based on their family size. Since this person is in direct contact with our clients, they too should be a strong Christian willing and able to share Jesus. This need is also during all our open hours.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
