As the holidays approach, many families in our community are facing challenges putting food on the table. The Payson Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with local businesses and organizations to bring hope and support to those who need it most.
We’re building a community-wide resource page to share volunteer opportunities, donation drives, and other ways to make a difference this season — starting with this featured effort
Hosted by: Strandz & Company Salon
Event: Pink Friday Event — November 21, 1:00–7:00 PM
Strandz & Company is leading a Holiday Food Drive to support local families impacted by rising food costs and reduced access to assistance programs. All proceeds and donations will go directly to families in need — with a focus on providing non-perishable food, baby formula, and healthy snacks for children.
How You Can Get Involved
- Donate a Raffle Prize:
Strandz will hold a raffle during their Pink Friday event, with all proceeds benefiting local families. Donations of raffle items from area businesses are warmly welcomed and will be recognized during the event and in Chamber promotions.
To donate a prize, please contact Heidi at heidi@strandzco.com by November 15. - Share Your Efforts:
Is your business organizing a food drive, toy drive, or holiday assistance program? Send us your details, and we’ll include your event on this page and in upcoming newsletters. - Know a Family in Need?
If you’re aware of a family or individual in the Payson/Santaquin area who could use extra support, please reach out. All information will remain confidential as we work together to connect available resources.
Hosted by: Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry
Event: Community Food Drive — November 2025
Tabitha’s Way, in partnership with the Chamber, is launching an emergency Community Food Drive to support local families impacted by the suspension of SNAP benefits in Utah due to the ongoing government shutdown. Over 177,000 individuals and 87,000 households across the state rely on these benefits — and many of our neighbors will soon be facing food insecurity.
How You Can Get Involved
- Donate Funds:
Financial contributions help purchase essential food items and cover urgent needs. Every dollar makes a meaningful difference in feeding families this season.
Donate Here » - Donate Food:
Non-perishable items, baby formula, and healthy snacks for children are especially needed. Your generosity helps fill local pantry shelves and bring comfort to families in crisis. - Volunteer:
Offer your time or services to help collect, sort, and distribute food to local families. Your hands and heart can make an immediate impact for those who need it most.
The need is urgent — and every contribution, large or small, helps ensure no family in our community goes hungry this holiday season.
Hosted by: Payson High School
Event: Sub for Santa — Penny Wars Fundraiser
The Payson Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to support Payson High School’s Sub for Santa program, known as Penny Wars — a student-led effort dedicated to providing Christmas for PHS families in need. Last year, students raised $10,000, bringing holiday cheer to 11 families — about 55 people in our community. This year, they’re hoping to make an even bigger impact, and our local businesses can help make that happen!
How You Can Get Involved
- Donate Funds:
Every dollar counts — 100% of donations go directly toward gifts, essentials, and holiday meals for families right here in Payson.
Your contribution helps make the holidays brighter for local children and parents alike.
Donate Here » - Donate at the School:
Donations can also be made in person at the PHS Finance Office.
Mary Ford, Finance Secretary
Rebekah Hanks, Assistant Secretary - Contribute Items:
Gift cards, cash donations, or new merchandise that can be added to families’ Christmas lists are greatly appreciated. Your generosity ensures each family receives meaningful gifts and holiday essentials.
Join the Effort
Donations will be accepted
through November 21.
Every contribution — large or small — helps a local family experience the joy of the season.
For more information, please contact:
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Jenny Saheli — 801-465-6025
jenny.saheli@nebo.edu
Hosted by: Central Bank Angels
Event: Sub for Santa Utah County — Holiday 2025
Central Bank Angels, in partnership with United Way of Utah County, is launching a holiday giving campaign to support local families in need this season. Through gifts, books, and warm clothing, we aim to bring comfort and joy to children and peace of mind to parents across our community.
How You Can Get Involved
Donate Funds:
Your tax-deductible financial contributions go directly to families in need. Every dollar helps provide gifts, books, and warm clothing to children and families this holiday season. Central Bank will
match community giving up to $12,000, extending the impact of every donation.
Volunteer:
Offer your time to help organize, wrap, or deliver gifts to local families. Your hands and heart make an immediate difference in spreading holiday cheer.
The need is urgent — every contribution, large or small, helps ensure that no child in our community goes without a gift this holiday season.
Attend the Warm Wishes Meet & Eat
Tuesday, December 16, from 12–1 pm
Moments on Main — 67 N Main St, Payson, UT 84651
Join us for our final Meet & Eat of the year—an hour designed for connection, conversation, and community spirit.
PLEASE NOTE: December’s Meet & Eat is on the
3rd Tuesday due to the holidays. We return to our regular
4th Tuesday schedule in January and will meet at the Wayfarer Theater (formerly Stadium Cinemas) in Payson on
1/27/26.
How You Can Get Involved
Join us for a warm, community-focused holiday Meet & Eat and help support local families through our Warm Wishes Drive. Your presence, your donated warm item, and your connection with others all make a meaningful difference this season.
Register here to reserve your spot
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Support a Family Through Sub for Santa
Join us this holiday season by sponsoring a local family in need through Sub for Santa—a meaningful way to brighten the holidays for children and families right here in our community.
Your business or organization can make a real impact by providing gifts, essentials, and hope during this special time of year.
How to Participate:
• Sponsor a family
• Share the program with your team or customers
• Help us spread the word using the attached graphic
Together, we can make the season brighter for everyone.
PLEASE NOTE: Sub for Santa sponsorships are matched on a rolling basis, so early participation is encouraged.
We’re creating an ongoing list of
Christmas Giving Opportunities — including donation drives, volunteer events, and local business initiatives that spread holiday cheer.
If you’d like to be included, email details about your event or program to president@paysonsantaquinarea.com.
Together, we can make this season brighter for every family in our community.
