Welfare Square, Humanitarian center in Salt Lake City, United States

Welfare Square is a complex of buildings owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in downtown Salt Lake City. It holds a 178-foot concrete grain silo, fruit orchards, a milk-processing plant, a cannery, a bakery, a Deseret Industries thrift store, a private employment office and the church's largest Bishop's storehouse, plus administrative offices.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints established this complex in 1938 to address community needs during the Great Depression recovery period. It grew to become a major food distribution center for humanitarian assistance.

Aid at Welfare Square follows the principles of personal responsibility, thrift and work, and recipients may be asked to volunteer their time after receiving help. The operation relies on about 200 rotating volunteers alongside roughly 50 regular employees, funded by fast offerings from local congregations.

Visitors can join guided tours to observe food production facilities and learn about humanitarian assistance programs. It is best to arrange your visit ahead of time to ensure tours are available.

The facility operates a large grain storage system that serves as a central hub for emergency food distribution. This infrastructure reflects the organization's long-term planning for food security.