September is Hunger Action Month and this year’s campaign presents the impossible choices that millions of people in America are often forced to make between food and other basic needs. Thus, Food Bank of Wyoming is doubling down on key initiatives to support Wyoming’s communities and Hunger Relief Partners in an effort to raise critical funds so people don’t have to  choose between basic necessities like food and rent; the Food Bank is hosting a month-long fundraiser and additional events to take action against hunger and raise awareness about food insecurity in Wyoming.  

In Wyoming, 1 in 6 children do not know where their next meal will come from, and families are struggling under the added weight of historic inflation. With partners across the state, Food Bank of Wyoming helps nourish communities by providing food to over 160 Hunger Relief Partners in Wyoming and through their signature programs like Totes of Hope which provides weekend food for kids in rural communities and mobile pantries. In 2021, Food Bank of Wyoming and its Hunger Relief Partners distributed enough food for over 10 million meals to people in need.

Inspiring action, lending a hand, and raising $25,000 to feed Wyoming are just a few ways the Food Bank will be taking part in Hunger Action Month. The organization encourages those who can to donate to the Hunger Action Month Fundraiser which will be matched dollar for dollar by Powder River Energy Foundation with the support of CoBank and Basin Electric. This matched fundraiser will directly impact people facing food insecurity. For every $1 given during the campaign, enough food for eight meals will be provided to help Wyomingites who need it most.

Visit wyomingfoodbank.org to donate or for more information.