Food, Financial, and Rent Assistance

Food Resources

SUU HOPE Pantry | Helping Our People Eat
Located inside the SUU Community Engagement Center (across the street from the Music Bldg., same street as campus housing). Open for current SUU and STECH students 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday for once per week use. Easy to use! Enter your t-number, select the food and toiletry items you need.

Iron County Care and Share
Monthly food boxes, weekly pantry pick-ups. Appointments are required, please make one online by visiting the Care and Share website or by calling 435-586-4962.

SNAP Benefits
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides qualifying students food spending money loaded onto a debit-type card that you can use to purchase grocery items at stores.

Due to temporary program adjustments, you qualify for SNAP benefits if:

• You have an SUU work study job OR
• The expected family contribution (EFC) based on your FAFSA application is 0

You may also qualify based on your application, if you reside in Utah and can provide an in-state driver’s license, rental agreement, or utility bill. Apply for benefits online at the State Jobs Website.

The True Life Center Pantry
Individuals and families can pick up a food bag filled with necessities each Wednesday between 2 and 6 pm, 2111 N Main St, Cedar City. No qualifications or requirements.

Financial Resources

Did you know 84 percent of SUU students qualify for some type of aid? Access applications for a variety of grants and scholarships, as well as tools to calculate SUU costs. Visit the Financial Aid website to make an appointment with a financial aid counselor.

Located in the Sharwan Smith Center, 201C. Support options include assistance applying for FAFSA, scholarships, jobs, budgeting workshops, and individual appointments. Contact them at financialwellness@suu.edu and see resources on the Financial Wellness website.

Rent Resources

Qualified individuals and households may be eligible for assistance including current rent, three months of prospective rent, past-due rent, some fees, security deposit, utilities, and internet service. Struggling renters can file their applications at the Utah Rent Relief Website.