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.
After two years of debate and passage of multiple bills offering Wyoming residents property tax relief, AARP Wyoming’s Government Relations Team (GRT) will host a meeting looking back on the impacts of this legislation at noon on Thursday, Sept. 18 in Cheyenne.
AARP Wyoming will host a free paper shredding event from 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 27 in the parking lot of the Campbell County Senior Center located at 701 Stocktrail Avenue in Gillette.
AARP Wyoming has transformed its successful Care for Caregivers in-person series into a fully replicable toolkit that community organizations can use to support caregivers in their own communities better.
Each session starts with a complimentary dinner and time to connect with fellow caregivers from 5:30-6:15, followed by a presentation provided by local specialists on the evenings topic from 6:15-7:30.
The Care for Caregivers series offers five weeks of workshops on different subjects important to those acting as caregivers to a loved one. The events always start with a congregate dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the workshop kicking off at 6:30 p.m.