What does hunger look like?
It's difficult for many people to understand how prevalent hunger is - especially in what seems to be a good economy.
Casper is one of the fastest growing "metropolitan" areas in the country. Still, hunger is a prevalent issue for 3,000 kids right here in Natrona County. And while there are already some strong hunger relief organizations, there are gaps to be filled.
Gaps in areas like food access, good healthy food accessibility, and even with the amount of hours that food pantries are open.
Wyoming Food for Thought Project exists to address the holes in the hunger safety net. We're delivering 1,800 meals to hungry kids on an average weekend.
We're expanding the number and frequency of farmers markets in our community.
We're building community gardens, and giving out free seeds to people who want to grow their own food.
And more.
Check out this photographic exposition on hunger in America. Because it is right here in our back yard - but together, we CAN make a difference.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/the-faces-behind-americas-food-stamp-program/2014/04/14/f0ff5d14-6693-11e3-8b5b-a77187b716a3_gallery.html#item0
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