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Community Action Services and Food Bank highlights housing, income gap and alarming senior malnutrition rate
Summary
Jessica Miller, Chief Impact Officer at Community Action Services and Food Bank, told Salem council that CASFB prioritizes housing support, addressing the income gap and expanding food access; she said Utah has the highest senior (60+) malnutrition death rate in the nation and reviewed the Food+ More service model.
Jessica Miller, Chief Impact Officer with Community Action Services and Food Bank, briefed the Salem City Council on the organization’s current programs and priority areas during the May 6 work session.
Miller cited rising home ownership costs and housing challenges, the income gap and food insecurity as priority areas for CASFB’s local work. She said Utah has the highest senior (age 60 and older) malnutrition death rate in the nation and described CASFB’s Food+ More model—a combination of food banks, pantries, emergency housing services and education programs—intended to address multiple needs. Miller said CASFB aims to expand food pantry access and promote financial literacy programs and walked council through coordination with local partners such as Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry.
Council members asked about housing support availability and coordination with local pantries. Miller responded with program details and priorities. No action was taken; the presentation served to inform council and request ongoing coordination.
What’s next: Council requested further information about coordination with local pantries and housing supports; staff and CASFB will follow up as needed.
