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.
AARP Wyoming will host a pair of TeleTown Halls in which AARP Wyoming members will have the opportunity to get to know the Republican and Democratic nominees for governor and their stance on issues important to those age 50 and over.
The Goshen County AARP Community Action Group in conjunction with the Torrington Senior Center are presenting the movie, Catch Me If You Can , Oct. 19, from 12:45-2:30 p.m., at The Senior Friendship Center, located at 216 East 19 th Avenue, in Torrington.
After a busy primary election season that saw eight candidates for the nomination for both the Republican and Democratic nomination for governor, AARP Wyoming is developing the next steps in its Voter Engagement plan for the general election.
The Wyoming Retirement Security Task Force will meet on Oct. 19 in Laramie. This will be the fourth meeting of the Task Force and should see the group begin to develop recommendations to offer to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Social Services.
AARP Wyoming will have a presence at University of Wyoming football games this fall with a booth at pre-game tailgate events in the University’s Indoor Practice Facility. AARP volunteers will be staffing the booth and sharing information with the public at pregame tailgates
Tanya Johnson will join AARP Wyoming as the organization’s Associate State Director for Outreach and Local Advocacy on Sept. 24. Johnson comes to the AARP Wyoming state office from the City of Casper where she worked for the City Manager and City Council as well as the Municipal Court.