Salt Lake City Program Offers Storage for Homeless Residents

Advantage Services' Transitional Storage Program provides bins for people to securely store their belongings.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:49am

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph showing a row of storage bins in warm, muted colors, conceptually representing the Transitional Storage Program that helps people experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake City.A storage program in Salt Lake City offers a secure place for people experiencing homelessness to keep their personal belongings, providing a small but meaningful step towards stability.Salt Lake City Today

A program in Salt Lake City, Utah is helping people experiencing homelessness by providing a place to store their personal belongings. Through Advantage Services' Transitional Storage Program, individuals can leave their items in secure bins instead of having to carry them around as they look for housing or employment.

Why it matters

Homelessness is a significant issue in Salt Lake City, and this program aims to alleviate some of the burdens faced by those without stable housing. By offering a secure storage option, the program helps reduce the risk of people losing their personal possessions, which can be crucial for maintaining a sense of dignity and stability.

The details

The Transitional Storage Program has over 500 bins available, and anyone experiencing homelessness can be referred to use the service. Participants can check in every 90 days and keep their bin for as long as needed. The items stored range from clothing and sleeping bags to books and other personal belongings. Advantage Services employs people who have experienced homelessness or incarceration, understanding the importance of providing this type of support.

  • The Transitional Storage Program has been operating in Salt Lake City since an undisclosed date.

The players

Advantage Services

A local organization that runs the Transitional Storage Program to help people experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake City.

Vaughn Fairchild

The operations manager at Advantage Services, who oversees the Transitional Storage Program.

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What they’re saying

“Everything that fits in here is their treasures. Some people get to put their treasures up on a shelf, some people have to store them in here.”

— Vaughn Fairchild, Operations Manager, Advantage Services

“I've been here long enough that I've seen some people that have had absolutely nothing and they progressed up.”

— Vaughn Fairchild, Operations Manager, Advantage Services

What’s next

Advantage Services plans to continue expanding the Transitional Storage Program to fill gaps in the system and serve more people experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake City.

The takeaway

This program demonstrates a practical and compassionate approach to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, providing them with a secure place to store their personal belongings and helping them maintain a sense of dignity as they work towards more stable housing and employment.