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a person driving up to a mobile food pantry in Douglas, WY

Filling the Nutrition Gap in Douglas

The unexpected closure of Douglas’ food pantry in 2023 threatened the food security of many residents in the area. To make sure people still got the nutrition they needed, local volunteers partnered with Food Bank of Wyoming to quickly organize a temporary solution. “We had community meetings with the Food

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What to Know Before Volunteering at Food Bank of Wyoming

Food Bank of Wyoming couldn’t do what we do without volunteers. As our food distribution programs and operations continue to expand across the state, so, too, do our volunteer operations. From packing boxes for mobile pantries and assembling bags of fresh produce, to delivering food boxes to older adults and

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Food bank volunteer stacking boxes at a mobile pantry

The Numbers are Clear: Food Insecurity is Up

While data points can only tell a fraction of a story, numbers from 2023 speak loudly to the state of food insecurity in the communities we serve. Last year, Food Bank of Wyoming distributed enough food to provide the daily equivalent of more than 23,800 meals. That’s a 9% increase

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Terry, a longtime volunteer at Colorado Community Church mobile pantry, rarely misses helping out at the twice-monthy distributions.

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