food insecurity

The effort is a response to the ongoing back-and-forth about funding for federal SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps.

As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches on with no end in sight, two Jackson nonprofits are supporting furloughed federal workers, for now.

The report adds the number of kids living in poverty in the state would more than double without the support of public programs like child tax credits or food assistance.

Providing food, personal hygiene products, baby and pet supplies

The money will go to organizations and churches running food banks and food pantries across the state.

The ongoing federal government shutdown is putting crucial food programs – and families that rely on them – at risk.

Roughly 28,000 Wyomingites receive SNAP benefits each month, with an average payment of about $185 per person.

Next October, states will take on 75% of the price tag of processing benefits and figuring out eligibility. The federal government and states previously split those administrative costs 50-50.

The federally-run and state-administered program has created learning opportunities for low-income folks in the Cowboy State for over three decades.

The nonprofit is also partnering with the Cent$ible Nutrition Program to help people get more familiar with the ingredient.