LOGAN – The Cache Community Food Pantry received one of 250 JustServe trucks filled with food sent out across U.S. to celebrate the founding of the nation.
The United States is approaching the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints is delivering 250 truckloads of food to communities in all 50 states.
Mat Whitaker watches the presentation from Just Seve on Friday, April 24, 2026.
The JustServe truck brought six pallets of food, Matt Whitaker the executive director of the food pantry said. This food will be a big help feeding families in the valley who need assistance.
“The truck load was divided into three areas in the state,” he said. “They split the load between Logan, St. George and Ogden.”
JustServe is an initiative from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated to researching organizations, finding service projects, coordinating schedules, and bringing local service projects to their fingertips.
Jaren and Julie Taylor were recently appointed as JustServe specialists for the Cache Valley area at the beginning of the year. Gary Andersen and his wife Diane were released after ten years of service for directing the service organization.
“In the 30 plus years we have called Cache Valley home, we had no idea how many quiet acts of kindness were happening all around us,” he said. “Our eyes have been opened to the power of JustServe, a platform that connects willing hearts with worthwhile opportunities to serve.”
They have met with church leaders from many faith groups, as well as several dozen nonprofit directors and have listened, learned, and watched.
It was an eye-opening experience to see the kindness and collaboration they witnessed in the valley. They were impressed with the way the different groups, both the interfaith and nonprofit groups, worked together to benefit their respective people.
“We have learned that JustServe works with more than 100 nonprofit organizations and nearly 50 different faith groups throughout the valley,” Taylor said. “With that many groups seeking volunteers and support, we assumed there might be competition or territorial feelings. We are happy to report…that is not the case in Cache Valley.”
The Taylors were surprised to see a community of people cooperating with unity, and kindness.
The program has become a valuable resource for connecting people with causes such as the Cache Community Food Pantry and many, many others.
“Kindhearted people of all faiths and backgrounds work side by side to lift burdens, meet needs, and bless multiple lives,” Taylor said. “Much of what they do happens quietly, without recognition or applause. They simply keep showing up and continue to just serve.”
In Cache Valley, JustServe has truly become a coalition for kindness.
Taylor said a major part of serving effectively is knowing what resources are available.
“Once people know, they will be equipped with the knowledge to lovingly guide someone toward help when they are struggling,” he said. “Much of what the people do happens quietly, without recognition or applause. They simply keep showing up and continue to just serve.”
Community membeers line up by a JustServe truck that brought thousands of pounds of food to Cache Community Food Pantry on Friday April 24, 2026.
He encouraged everyone to visit JustServe.org and also follow JustServe Cache Valley on Instagram and Facebook to discover how to give back in meaningful and memorable ways. He said people will be inspired by others and says people will gain a desire to Just Serve.
Although JustServe is an initiative of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the board of directors has leaders from the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, IsraAid, Catholic Relief Services, Rotary International and other national service organizations.