John Franchi

1 week ago | fox13now.com | John Franchi

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah — During the entire month of May, FOX 13 News is working to eliminate school lunch debt, an issue we’ve covered extensively since 2023. When you look at your receipts from the store, bank statements or gas station totals, you know the cost of living continues to increase and rarely, if ever, goes down. Erase School Lunch Debt So it's no surprise, with the current high cost of living, that school lunch numbers have increased for the second year in a row.

1 week ago | kesq.com | John Franchi

By John FranchiClick here for updates on this story COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah ( KSTU) - The ongoing school lunch debt issue affecting Utah students has led to tens of thousands of dollars being donated by members of the community. Even students themselves are helping their peers. David Hafner, a junior at Alta High School, is one of those students and is being recognized as the Smith's Zero Hunger Hero.

1 week ago | fox13now.com | John Franchi

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah — The ongoing school lunch debt issue affecting Utah students has led to tens of thousands of dollars being donated by members of the community. Even students themselves are helping their peers. David Hafner, a junior at Alta High School, is one of those students and is being recognized as the Smith’s Zero Hunger Hero.

3 weeks ago | fox13now.com | John Franchi

KAYSVILLE, Utah — Dental assistant students are learning skills while giving back to the community. The Davis Donated Dental program provides no-cost services to Davis County residents who do not have insurance. The procedures take place at Davis Technical College. Volunteer dentists and hygienists donate their services while dental assistant students from the school get hands-on experience. For the patients who can not afford dental care, the service is life-changing. “Oral health is critical.

1 month ago | fox13now.com | John Franchi

SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Spencer Cox signed a piece of legislation aimed at tackling childhood hunger on Tuesday. House Bill 100 was recently passed during the 2025 legislative session and signed by Gov. Cox in March. Today’s ceremonial signing applauded the efforts of those who helped get the bill to the finish line. “This bill and what it accomplishes isn’t just about addressing school lunch,” Gov. Cox said. “It’s about helping kids learn, and kids can’t learn when they are hungry.”Rep.