By James Thalman Deseret News The continuing rise in prices at the gas pump and grocery store is being felt in emergency food pantries around the state, with requests for help this summer double the demand a year ago.

By James Thalman Deseret Morning News As the stockpile of Christmas goodies nears its inexorable demise and the holiday leftovers dwindle down to a precious frozen few, Utah Food Bank Services would like to thank Utahns for their generosity to the homeless and hungry the past few months.

By Deborah Ramsay Deseret Morning News Utah Food Bank Services leaders are worried that they may not have enough food donations to meet emergency food requests between now and October. "It's a concern," said Amberlie Phillips, food bank development director.