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Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon honors volunteers

  The Wyoming Hunger Initiative, a program created and directed by Wyoming First Lady, Jennie Gordon came to Star Valley May 14 to honor those who have helped the program in western Wyoming. The initiative was launched in October 2019…

Game & Fish Commissioner Tag now open

Wyoming Hunger Initiative’s raffle for a once-in-a-lifetime commissioner tag is open now, with the drawing scheduled for February 20! The Commissioner License (also referred to as a tag) offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a Wyoming deer, antelope, or elk…

First lady’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative achieves independent nonprofit status

  By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Hunger Initiative, originally launched in 2019 by first lady Jennie Gordon, has officially transitioned from a program under the Wyoming Governor’s Residence Foundation to an…

Afton Food Pantry among recipients of Wyoming Hunger Initiative Grant

The Afton Food Pantry is among a list of organizations across the State of Wyoming that is receiving a grant from the Wyoming Hunger Initiative. First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative allocated a total of $152,891 to help fund…

Grow A Little Extra Project kicks off for fifth year in Lincoln County

Provided by UW Extension, Lincoln County Afton, WYO – The fifth year of Grow a Little Extra is kicking off in Lincoln County with free seeds available at the Lincoln County Extension office. UW Extension educator, Shar Perry, will coordinate…

Leila Titensor donates “Heather the Pig,” feeding 120 local families

  • Fair to Fork program chooses one 4-H participant per county to donate. After showing her pigs at the Lincoln County Fair, Leila Titensor was given an opportunity to give back in a huge way. Leila’s mom, Amber Titensor,…

Grow A Little Extra project kicks off for fourth year in Lincoln County

Provided by Lincoln County Extension Afton, WYO – The fourth year of Grow a Little Extra is kicking off in Lincoln with free seeds available at the Lincoln County Extension office. Cassie Jasperson will coordinate Grow a Little Extra efforts in…

“Grow A Little Extra” with the Wyoming Hunger Initiative offering free seeds

The following is a statement from Wyoming’s First Lady, Jenny Gordon, and the Wyoming Hunger Initiative  Some people get excited about the April showers that bring May flowers, but I’m looking forward to the April snowfalls that bring May gardens!…