Washakie County
Resources
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Food Assistance
If you, your family, or someone you know in the community needs additional support with groceries or meals, please refer to organizations working to meet the need in Washakie County. If not otherwise indicated, please call ahead for most updated hours and services.
CENT$IBLE NUTRITION, WASHAKIE COUNTY
818 S. Federal Blvd.
Riverton, WY
Services
The Cent$ible Nutrition program offers free in-person and online courses about healthy eating and lifestyles, budgeting tips, and more for qualifying individuals; scheduling is flexible. Contact for more information.
Qualifications
Must be at or below 185% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG)
Contact
Jolene Velarde, Cent$ible Nutrition Educator
WASHAKIE COUNTY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD PANTRY
701 South 15th Street .
Worland, WY 82401
Services
C/O Grace Lutheran Church. Food is available for one visit a month. Open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Qualifications
Drivers license or photo ID, proof of income, and new clients must fill out a registration form.
Contact
Jennifer Beasley, Director
WASHAKIE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 - BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK, FRIDAY FOOD FOR THE WEEKEND
782 Washakie 10 Rd.
Worland, WY
Services
Our Worland program serves 105 students per week. Each Friday, food packs are sent home from school with students in need for weekend nutrition. If the school week is a "short" week, then food packs are sent home on the last day of the week. Multiple packs are sent during school breaks, such as the Christmas holiday or spring break. Food packs are also available for summer school students.
Qualifications
No driver's license or other requirements are needed for students to qualify. Students are made aware of the program at school registration and may opt in to the program then or at any time during the year that they may be in need.
Contact
Melissa Hefenieder
WASHAKIE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
300 S. 14th St.
Worland, WY
Services
Meals are provided to age-qualifying citizens in the form of inside dining, curbside meals, and home-delivered meals. Available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 pm. Meals are delivered between 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Curbside meals and in-house dining is offered between 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and breakfast is offered on Thursday mornings from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Meals can be arranged for delivery up to ten miles outside of town.
Qualifications
Age
Contact
Wendy Fredricks, Director