Lincoln County Victims Foundation created
The Lincoln County Victims Foundation, led by organizer and president Christina Hobbs, is establishing a countywide task force designed to connect victims with practical resources such as counseling, food, child care, emergency housing and longer-term support. Hobbs said…
Fighting Hunger Games Food Drive set for October 13
Sierra Mitchell, with the Afton Food Pantry, discussed the event during an October 5 appearance on the Weekday Wake-up. Youth volunteers will distribute door hangers to approximately 5,000 homes, then return from 6 to 8 p.m. on collection night…
From 102 Cans to 48,000 Lives: Afton Food Pantry marks 10 years of service
This feature appeared in the September 30, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent – When the Afton Food Pantry opened in September 2016, it had a borrowed building, a $1,000 donation, and just 102 cans of green beans….
SVI Radio Interview: Sierra Mitchell – Fighting Hunger Games Food Drive
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SVI Radio Interview: Sierra Mitchel, Mobile Food Pantry
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Annual Mobile Food Pantry is this Friday
The Afton Food Pantry is hosting their annual Mobile Food Pantry this Friday in the Star Valley High School parking lot from 10:00 to 12:00 noon, or until food runs out. In order to control traffic congestion, participants are asked…
Afton Food Pantry to increase local produce, dairy, and meat access with new Wyoming grant
The Afton Food Pantry has received the Food Works Group Wyoming Forward Grant, providing the necessary funds for purchasing locally sourced staple items including produce, dairy, and protein from April 1, 2026 through November 30, 2026. Sierra Mitchell, Afton…
“Soup” er Bowl food drive largest in tradition’s history
Osmond Elementary (OES) and Afton Elementary (AES) Schools battled for the 2026 “Soup” er Bowl trophy February 2-6, with OES taking back the beloved trophy. This year’s food drive collected more food than ever before in the history of…
Eagle project brings warmth to families in need
Jake Dandridge, a sophomore at Star Valley High School, has completed his Eagle Scout project by presenting the Afton Food Pantry with three cords of firewood that he blocked, split and bundled over the course of three months and 105…
Wyoming Department of Ag concludes donated meat investigation
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) has released their findings following an extensive investigation into the distribution of meat to local food banks. The issue surfaced after the WDA received a complaint claiming that local food banks had received domestic…