Growing Casper

We live in a community that's 180 degrees different from the one I grew up in. The East Side and West Side have more than doubled what they were, most of the refineries are gone, and the community has become a healthy mecca. With the river trail, mountain, fishing, hunting, bicycling, family-friendly community feel it would be easy to think all is well.  And it is well - but there is still much work to be done.

Food Deserts exist in many parts of our community - meaning that access to a grocery store is more than a mile away.

It has always been difficult - and remains - a challenge to grow food because of the climate.

The "pull yourself up by your boot straps" mentality has marginalized those who need help but aren't asking for it.

So the time has come to make solutions to problems we know exist.

Problem: Kids (over 2,000 in Natrona County) are going hungry.
Solution: Wyoming Food for Thought Project's Weekend Food Bag Program
                      Kids get a free bag of food with 6 meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners) including fruits or      
                      veggies, and whole grains.

Problem: Lack of affordable and plentiful locally grown and locally produced food
Solution: Expansion of the Downtown Casper Farmers Market, more community gardens, more vegetables grown in lieu of flowers

Problem: People can access the good fresh produce but what to do with it?
Solution: Partnerships with programs that teach healthy and affordable cooking, and a community kitchen network.

The time has come for Wyoming Food for Thought Project to lead the way. Join us.