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Is Your Veggie Garden Thriving? Help Stock SLC Community Fridges

Posted on August 24, 2023   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Terina Ria

Terina Ria

Looking for ways to give back? Check out these opportunities.

Community Fridges

Do you have produce from your garden or fruit trees? Drop them off at the Rose Park or Sugar House Community Fridges. They’re also in need of water, sports drinks, popsicles, and ice cream through the rest of summer.

Burning Sissy Valley

Burning Sissy Valley is hosting a top swap on Sept. 16 and they need volunteers to help with the event. Tha Top Swap is a collection of donated items for QTPOC (queer, trans, people of color) in Utah. If you don’t have time to volunteer you can also drop off donations the day of or arrange a pick-up before the event (send them a direct message to arrange). It will be at Kearns Library.

Reproductive Wellness Kits

Are you a Utah business or community group interested in offering free emergency contraception? Email the Utah Abortion Fund. They’re looking to expand their Repro Wellness Kit program.

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