# Community Action Services & Food Bank in Provo to Close November 1 as Funding Declines

> Community Action Services & Food Bank will close temporarily on November 1, citing declining grants and donations.

- Published: 2026-10-31T04:01:18+00:00
- Section: Restructuring
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-31/community-action-services-food-bank-temporary-closure
- Source: [Yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/not-gone-away-community-action-021730452.html)

## Key takeaways

- Community Action Services & Food Bank will temporarily close effective November 1 for an undetermined period.
- The Provo organization will not accept financial, food or other donations during the closure.
- Interim CEO Caitlin Rangel said the need for the organization's services has not gone away.

[Community Action Services & Food Bank](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/002qetg/community-action-services-food-bank) in Provo, Utah, will temporarily close effective November 1 for an undetermined period, citing declining grant funding and donations amid rising demand. [Yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/not-gone-away-community-action-021730452.html) published the announcement. The organization will not accept financial, food or other donations during the closure and will examine its best course of action.

## Community Action Services & Food Bank Sets November 1 Closure

The organization, in service for nearly six decades, said in an online statement that the temporary closure follows an increasingly difficult financial environment marked by declining grant funding and donations, and growing demand for services. It said it understands the closure will create uncertainty for clients, employees, volunteers, donors and community partners.

"Our greatest sadness is knowing that the need for these services has not gone away," said Caitlin Rangel, Interim CEO. "We are profoundly grateful to every person who has given their time, resources, expertise, and heart to this organization. Whatever has been accomplished through Community Action Services & Food Bank belongs to this community."

Jessica Miller, Chief Impact Officer, thanked the individuals, businesses, foundations and community partners who responded to a recent call for financial support. Wendy Lawson, Chief Administrative Officer, said, "We hope the spirit behind this work continues. Our community is stronger when we see our neighbors, respond to their needs, and work together to create opportunity and hope."

The organization also thanked contributors whose support allowed it to stay open through the end of October.

## Community Action Services & Food Bank's Recent Scale

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Community Action Services & Food Bank distributed an average of 20,000 pounds of food per day across all pantries and assisted 22,607 unduplicated individuals through food pantries in 2025. Its 2025 Community Impact Report recorded 15,300+ volunteer hours, 77 evictions prevented and 55 households prepared for homeownership. The same records list Tom Hogan as Chief Executive Officer, a role he took in July 2025 after being promoted from Chief Operating Officer and succeeding Karen McCandless after her eight-year tenure. The organization was founded in 1967 and serves Utah, Wasatch and Summit counties.

## No Reopening Date Given

The organization said the closure will be in place for an undetermined amount of time and that it will examine its best course of action during the closure. No reopening date was announced.

## Companies in this story

- [Community Action Services & Food Bank company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/002qetg/community-action-services-food-bank) · website: https://www.communityactionprovo.org

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