As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. In Wyoming, Governor Gordon has declared a public welfare emergency to ensure that food assistance continues (for now), but this can still put pressure on local organizations and food banks dedicated to feeding hungry Wyomingites.
AARP Wyoming is collecting non-perishable food items now through Thanksgiving. All donations will go directly to local food pantries, the VA, and Veterans Rock.
Non-profit organizations in Clearmont, Thermopolis, and Sheridan scored a total of four Community Challenge Grants totaling $31,000, AARP announced this fall.
In its Video Voters Guide series, AARP Wyoming is joined virtually for a conversation by candidates for state legislative office. Those candidates are then asked three questions and given 1:30 to answer each question, after which AARP Wyoming allows the candidate two minutes to make the pitch to the voters of their district.
Today, we are joined by Jayme Lien and Tom Walters who are running for the State House of Representatives in House District 38, located in Natrona County. We asked them the same questions and you can see how they answered.
Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults ages 50 and older.
Today, we are joined by Exie Brown and Landon Brown, who are running for State Representative in House District 9, located on the east side of Cheyenne. We asked them the same questions and you can see how they answered.
Today, we are joined by Martha Lawley and Tami Young who are running for Wyoming House District 27, located in the Big Horn Basin. We asked them the same questions and you can see how they answered.
Today, we are joined by Kathy Russell and Bob Nicholas, who are running for Wyoming House District 7, located in Cheyenne. We asked them the same questions and you can see how they answered.
AARP has a proud 40-year history of non-partisan voter engagement and does not endorse or oppose candidates, nor does AARP make contributions to political campaigns or candidates at any level. Instead, we ask questions, so our members understand where the candidates stand on important issues. Today, we are joined by Laura Taliaferro Pearson, Bill Winney, and Albert Sommers, who are running for State Representative in Senate District 14, located parts of Sweetwater, Uinta, Sublette, and Lincoln Counties.
AARP has a proud 40-year history of non-partisan voter engagement and does not endorse or oppose candidates, nor does AARP make contributions to political campaigns or candidates at any level. Instead, we ask questions, so our 80,000 AARP Wyoming members understand where the candidates stand on important issues and can make their own decisions on Election Day.