In times like these, Utahns work together to help each other. Local businesses need that help now more than ever, and we can help. We can order food to go, purchase gift cards or other items off their websites. We’ve seen these businesses take extraordinary measures to keep Utahns safe. Now, let’s do what we can to help them through this difficult time.
Utah Group Surprises Servers With Big Tips
The pandemic has not been an easy time for restaurants or their servers, so a group of Utahns is offering a surprise helping hand. The idea is just to give hardworking servers some huge tips.
Community Steps Up To Support Sugar House Pastry Shop Through Pandemic
Carol’s Pastry Shop came into being in 1948 and is still operated today by 92-year-old Al Walkenhorst and his 88-year-old brother, Bob.
Utah County Makes Changes To Improve Vaccine Scheduling, Avoid Lines
The Utah County Health Department is promising to more closely monitor vaccine inventory after it ended up with hundreds of extra doses last week.
Farmers Feeding Utah Helps Families In St. George
Some families in southern Utah are feeling relief following another project from Farmers Feeding Utah.
Utah Mother With Terminally Ill Baby Donates Breast Milk To Babies In Need
Many of us feel disconnected from others right now, but a Spanish Fork mother whose baby was terminally ill has created bonds in ways few could imagine.
Getting Vaccination Appointment Still Frustrating Utah County Seniors
Confusion and frustration in Utah County this week with the elderly trying to get an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. The huge demand has crashed the system several times.
Corner Canyon Teacher Returns To Classroom After Beating COVID-19
Tuesday was an exciting but nerve-racking day for a Corner Canyon High School teacher who returned to the classroom for the first time since ending up in the intensive care unit with COVID-19.
Food Trucks Offer ‘Food Hugs’ To Health Care Workers
Health care workers at Intermountain Medical Center got a big thank you Thursday from the Food Truck League, which has donated more than 1,400 meals to front-line workers at several hospitals around the state.
Group Of Utah Musicians Make ‘Singing Telegrams’ For Elderly During COVID
These have been lonely times for the elderly, many of whom are in nursing homes, locked away from family and friends. That's why a group of Utah musicians that usually tours those facilities, but can't because of the pandemic, hasn't stopped reaching out with a song.
Donated Blood, COVID-19 Antibodies Save Lehi Man’s Life
If you’ve had COVID-19, and recovered, the American Red Cross wants your blood. That convalescent plasma from recovered patients is rich in antibodies that can help save lives by fighting off the virus.
Non-First Responder Medical Workers Vaccinated At Mass Clinic In Ogden
Hundreds of volunteers in Weber County have been vaccinating thousands of people during the coming weeks and months. Vaccine supply could be holding them back from helping more people, faster.
Bake-Off Between Two Dads Turns Into Movement To Deliver Cookies To Essential Workers
A cookie competition between two dads turned into a heartwarming effort that has resulted in over 18,000 cookies being delivered to essential workers across Pennsylvania.
Utah Woman Beats COVID In Time To Celebrate 96th Birthday
After a battle with COVID-19 that led to a two-day hospital stay, a woman recovered in time to celebrate her 96th birthday from home.
‘Blessing Tree’ Stays Up Outside Bountiful Day Care
Christmas is now behind us, but that doesn't mean the need for help goes away. Some Davis County children are still feeling the Christmas Spirit even though Santa is back at the North Pole thanks to a "blessing tree."
Santa Gets Head Start With Christmas Eve Delivery To SLC Hospitals
After the year we've had, even Santa needed a little Christmas Eve head start. That’s why he visited LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City Thursday night instead of Friday morning.
Logan Company Making Sterile Containers Used To Transport COVID-19 Vaccines
Thousands of sterile containers that hold large amounts of the different COVID-19 vaccines are being made at a growing company in Logan.
Tooele Residents Getting Into Holiday Spirit With ‘Giving Train’ On Social Media
Throughout the month of December, members of the Tooele County 411 Facebook page have been posting items, services and gift cards they want to donate, asking for nominations on who to gift them to.
Utah Woman Creates ‘Love Notes in the Snow’ For People She Can’t Visit During Pandemic
Sometimes it takes a little bit of creativity to show our family and friends how much we love them when we can't visit with them in-person this year due to the pandemic. One Utah woman found a way to send the message loud and clear in nature.
Utah Neighbors Rally For Family Hit By Medical Issues, Thieves
A Utah community has come together to help a family hit hard with health problems and targeted by thieves.
Project Embrace Donates $35K In Medical Equipment To Navajo Nation
Project Embrace donated $35,000 worth of medical equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, canes and crutches to those in need in the Navajo Nation.
63K Meal Bags Delivered To Needy Families At 5 Salt Lake City Schools
Before the sun was up at Backman Elementary School in Salt Lake City, a Christmas miracle was in its final stages as an army of volunteers unloaded pallets of potatoes and other food for needy families.
Health Group Using PSAs To Build Vaccine Trust Among Hard-Hit Minorities
Minorities are one of the hardest-hit populations during the pandemic, and that is why a Utah group is building trust with them through an online information campaign.
Clearfield Restaurant Offers Free Meals To Hungry Families
Restaurants have been hit hard by the pandemic, but that’s not stopping a Clearfield restaurant from offering free meals to those in need.