The Salt Lake Tribune’s report on a state tax reform proposal, awarding 40 percent of the total tax cut to those who need relief the least, caused me great concern for the hundreds of families who are served each week by the food pantry operated by Granger Community Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where I serve as a pastor.
There are many families in our community struggling to balance rapidly rising housing costs while working multiple low-wage, part-time jobs. Increasing the costs for food will disproportionately impact families presently living paycheck-to-paycheck to maintain house and home.