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While some experts say inflation is cooling, a new report from the Federal Reserve Economic Data shows that gas, rent and food prices remain high.So that means food insecurity is on the rise as well. Roughly one in nine Wyomingites go hungry because they can't afford groceries, according to The Food Bank of Wyoming.
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A nonprofit food distribution program in Campbell County has received a grant to meet increased needThe Edible Prairie Project provides non-perishable food items via repurposed newspaper stands at several locations in Gillette and one in Wright. A recent $1,000 grant from the Gillette Elks Lodge will allow for more food to be purchased for those in need at a time when demand for it is at record levels. Two more newspaper stands are set to be added to the network of pantries in January.
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Several pantries in the region have seen their number of customers double since the pandemic began. Some folks who never needed food assistance before this summer are coming for the first time.