Food insecurity and unpaid utility bills are civil legal issues as much as financial ones — a denied SNAP application or a shutoff notice can often be appealed, and knowing which state agency to call, and with which documents, is most of the battle. The resources below cover Wyoming's food bank network, how to actually apply for SNAP, TANF, and home energy assistance, and the statewide 211 line that can route you to local help for almost anything else.
Wyoming's statewide food bank, part of Food Bank of the Rockies, acquires and distributes food to more than 150-160 partner food pantries, mobile pantries, and direct-service programs across all of Wyoming rather than distributing directly to the public.
Food bankFood pantryStatewide
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Open to anyone facing food insecurity in Wyoming; no income documentation is required at most partner pantry distributions, though individual Hunger Relief Partner sites may have their own sign-in or intake procedures.
How to get help
Food Bank of Wyoming does not hand out food directly from its distribution center. Use the online 'Find Food' search tool on their website (enter address, city, or zip, or tap 'use my location') to locate the nearest partner food pantry, mobile pantry, or meal site, and filter by day of the week or by mobile-pantry/meal sites using 'more filters.' Go to the listed pantry during its posted hours; most require no appointment. Older adults can also sign up separately for delivered meal boxes through the site's Older Adults program page.
Contact
Email info@wyomingfoodbank.org for general questions; use the online Find Food tool at wyomingfoodbank.org/find-food for pantry locations near you. A phone number could not be independently confirmed against the organization's own contact page during this research — contact them directly via email or the Find Food tool to confirm the current phone line before publishing one.
SNAP (food stamps) is administered statewide by the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) and provides a monthly benefit card to help low-income households buy groceries.
SNAPFood stampsDFS
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Households must meet federal/state income and resource limits (resource limit is $3,000 for most households, $4,500 if a member is 60+ or disabled; SSI or POWER/Tribal TANF recipients are exempt from the resource test). Exact eligibility depends on household size, income, and allowable deductions; DFS reviews each application individually.
How to get help
Get an Application for Assistance from your local DFS office or download it (English or Spanish) from the DFS website. Submit the completed application to your local DFS office in person, by mail, fax, or by emailing snappowerservice@wyo.gov (include full name and date of birth in the subject line). A caseworker will contact you to schedule a phone or in-person interview with a benefit specialist. To complete a scheduled interview by phone, call 1-307-777-8550 (Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri, 9am-4pm; closed Thursdays for processing), or complete the interview in person at your local office.
Contact
Phone: 307-777-7564 or toll-free 800-457-3659. General SNAP program questions: 307-473-3948. Application/verification email: snappowerservice@wyo.gov. Find your local DFS office at dfs.wyo.gov/about/contact-us/.
Cost
Free to apply; benefit amount is based on household income/size
Wyoming's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, called POWER (Personal Opportunities with Employment Responsibilities), provides time-limited cash assistance for families with children, administered by the Wyoming Department of Family Services.
TANFPOWERCash assistance
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Must be a Wyoming resident responsible for the daily care of a child under 18, meet citizenship/alien status requirements, and meet income and resource requirements. Two tracks exist: the POWER Work program (for parents/caretakers) and the POWER Caretaker Relative program (for grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. raising a relative's child, where only the child's income/resources count).
How to get help
Download and complete the Application for Assistance (English or Spanish) and contact your local DFS office to schedule an appointment. Submit the application in person, by mail, or by fax to your local office, or email it to snappowerservice@wyo.gov with your full name and date of birth in the subject line. A caseworker will schedule an interview (phone interviews can be completed by calling 1-307-777-8550, Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 9am-4pm) as part of determining eligibility.
Contact
Program Manager: 307-473-3948. Main DFS line: 307-777-7564 or toll-free 800-457-3659. Find your local DFS office at dfs.wyo.gov/about/contact-us/.
Cost
Free to apply; provides a monthly cash benefit based on eligibility
LIEAP is a federally funded, Wyoming DFS-administered program that helps eligible households pay a portion of winter home heating bills (natural gas, electricity, propane, wood, coal, etc.), assists with heating-related emergencies, and connects households to home weatherization services.
LIHEAPUtility assistanceHeating bills
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Wyoming households with income up to 60% of the state median income; priority given to households with members who are elderly (60+), disabled, or children age 5 and under. Available to homeowners and renters, including those in permanently parked RVs/campers who are responsible for their heating bill.
How to get help
Applications for seasonal heating bill assistance are accepted online-only each year from October 1 through April 30 (a new application is required every heating season) via the online Application Portal at lieapwyo.org. You'll need contact info, proof of ID for household members, proof of income, a copy of your most recent heating and electric bill, and (if renting) a Rental Verification form. Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) applications are accepted online year-round via the same portal, even outside the LIEAP season. Check lieapwyo.org for the current season's application status before applying.
Contact
Phone: (800) 246-4221. Email: lieapinfo@wyo.gov. Mail: LIEAP, PO Box 827, Cheyenne, WY 82003. Application portal linked from lieapwyo.org.
Cost
Free to apply; benefit amount varies by income, household size, and heating costs, paid directly to the fuel/utility vendor
A DFS-administered program (paired with LIEAP) that provides free home energy-efficiency improvements — insulation, air sealing, and basic health/safety checks — to help eligible Wyoming households reduce heating costs, typically saving 5-25% on heating bills.
WeatherizationEnergy efficiencyDFS
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Uses different (generally higher) income guidelines than LIEAP; households approved for LIEAP are automatically considered for WAP, though approval doesn't guarantee service since assistance is prioritized by a points system. Homes can only be re-weatherized after 15 years since prior service.
How to get help
Applications are accepted online year-round through the same joint LIEAP/WAP application portal at lieapwyo.org. If you only want WAP (not LIEAP heating bill help), complete the application but check only the WAP box. Two regional nonprofits deliver the actual weatherization work: Council of Community Services (serves Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Sheridan, and Weston counties, 307-686-2730) and Wyoming Weatherization Services (serves the remaining 18 counties, 307-347-2200).
Contact
LIEAP/WAP program office: (800) 246-4221, lieapinfo@wyo.gov. Council of Community Services: 307-686-2730. Wyoming Weatherization Services: 307-347-2200.
Cost
Free — home energy improvements provided at no cost to eligible applicants
Wyoming's statewide, free, confidential information-and-referral helpline and resource database, connecting residents to nearly 3,200+ local and statewide programs covering food, housing, utilities, healthcare, childcare, transportation, and more.
211Referral hotlineStatewide
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Open to any Wyoming resident (or anyone reaching a Wyoming area code); services are free and confidential, with bilingual staff and interpreter services available.
How to get help
Dial 2-1-1 or call toll-free 1-888-425-7138 to speak with a trained Community Resource Specialist, who will discuss your situation and needs and provide personalized referrals to local programs. You can also text your zip code to 898211, or search the online resource database directly at search.wyoming211.org. Phone service is available Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm and Friday 8am-5pm; calls outside those hours receive a callback the next business day. If you're outside Wyoming, call 888-425-7138 to be connected to your local 211 service.
Contact
Phone: 211 or 1-888-425-7138. Text: 898211 (send your zip code). Online search: search.wyoming211.org. General office hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
Community diaper banks in Sweetwater and Uinta Counties provide one free package of diapers per child per visit to any family in diaper need, at set monthly locations and times.
Diaper bankBaby items
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Anyone experiencing diaper need; proof of residence and the child's age required for the first visit.
How to get help
Rock Springs & Green River: during regular Food Bank of Sweetwater County distribution hours. Evanston: first Monday of the month, 12-5pm, Uinta BOCES #1 Building. Bridger Valley: first Tuesday of the month, 11am-2pm, Lyman Town Hall.
Contact
(307) 362-5003; 4020 Dewar Dr Ste B, Rock Springs, WY 82901
A statewide nonprofit providing free diapers, pull-ups, and wipes to families with young children at periodic distribution events, plus a resource-referral directory for other family needs.
Diaper bankBaby itemsStatewide
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Families with young children in need.
How to get help
Follow the Gabriel Project of Wyoming Facebook page or their Pantrysoft signup portal for distribution event dates and locations.
Contact
(307) 363-0063; gabrielprojectofwyoming@gmail.com; PO Box 12, Gillette, WY 82717
A diaper, wipes, and hygiene product bank operated alongside Family Promise of Cheyenne's homeless family shelter services, open to homeless families in need by appointment.
A diaper and laundry-voucher distribution program run by St. Mark's Episcopal Church's Hearts to Hands ministry, with distribution at the Natrona County Library in Casper.
Diaper bankLaundry vouchers
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Anyone in need in Natrona County.
How to get help
Contact the Natrona County Library or St. Mark's Episcopal Church for the current distribution schedule.
Contact
(307) 234-0831; 307 East 2nd Street, Casper, WY 82601
A church-run free-store program providing clothes, toys, diapers, wipes, formula, maternity clothing, and baby furniture to families in the Cheyenne community at no charge.
Clothing closetDiaper bankBaby items
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Open to families in the community.
How to get help
Call the church office to ask about current Freely Given distribution hours.
Contact
(307) 632-2580; 5101 Dell Range Boulevard, Cheyenne, WY 82009
A by-appointment interview and workplace clothing closet in Cheyenne where clients can select up to three complete free outfits per visit, twice a year, for job interviews and work.
Work clothingInterview clothing
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Open to clients by appointment; twice-per-year visit limit.
How to get help
Call NEEDS Inc to schedule a Career Closet appointment.
Contact
(307) 632-4132; 900 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82007
A registered Wyoming nonprofit giving away free winter coats to children in the Cheyenne area and beyond, distributed first-come, first-served with no proof of income required.
Coat driveWinter clothing
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Available to anyone in need; no documentation required per program listing.
How to get help
Contact by phone or email for current distribution events (seasonal, typically fall/winter); check Facebook for announcements.
An annual community coat drive collecting new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and boots each December, benefiting Laramie County Schools students.
Coat driveWinter clothingAnnual drive
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Benefits Laramie County Schools students.
How to get help
Drop off new/gently used coats and winter items at the Event Center at Archer lobby during the annual collection window (historically Dec 1-20).
Contact
(307) 633-4670; Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy, Cheyenne, WY 82009
A Cheyenne consignment shop's charitable project that fully furnishes the homes of people transitioning out of homelessness, domestic violence, or crisis — providing beds, tables, couches, and kitchenware at no cost.
Furniture bankHousehold goodsHousing transition
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Domestic violence survivors, individuals on disability, single parents, and others transitioning out of shelters into housing; referrals often come through partner agencies.
How to get help
Call or visit the Funky Monkey store in person to describe your housing situation and ask if they can help furnish your new place.
A Gillette thrift store that doubles as an emergency closet: income-qualified households can receive vouchers redeemable for free clothing, furniture, and household goods.
Furniture bankHousehold goodsClothing vouchers
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Campbell County residents; income-qualified for the voucher program.
How to get help
Visit during business hours (Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm) to ask about voucher eligibility, or call ahead.
Contact
(307) 682-3129; 203 South Gillette Avenue, Gillette, WY 82716
Cost
Free with qualifying voucher; regular discounted prices otherwise
A small church-run supply pantry in Torrington providing paper towels, feminine hygiene products, diapers, laundry soap, and shampoo to individuals in need.
Hygiene suppliesHousehold goodsRural
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Individuals in need in the Torrington area.
How to get help
Call the church to ask about current pantry access hours.
Contact
(307) 532-2977; 2702 Main Street, Torrington, WY 82240
A free, ticketed community swap event in Jackson held roughly twice a year where families can drop off gently used maternity, infant, and child clothing and gear, then take home whatever they need at no cost — strollers, new car seats, clothing, toys, and baby furniture.
Clothing swapBaby itemsGear swap
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Open to any family; free ticket required to manage crowd flow.
How to get help
Reserve a free ticket online ahead of the swap date or get one at the door.
Contact
(307) 690-3597; hey@ittakesavalley-tetons.org; Teton County Fairgrounds Community Building, 390 W Karns Ave, Jackson, WY 83001
A statewide Wyoming Department of Health program covering up to one hearing aid per ear (plus fitting and initial ear molds) for low-income adults with significant, medically documented hearing loss who lack other coverage — up to $3,000 reimbursement every five years.
Hearing aidStatewideState program
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Wyoming residents 18+, household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, documented hearing loss, not eligible for hearing aid coverage via Medicaid/Medicare/private insurance/Vocational Rehab.
How to get help
Apply for Medicaid first if not already enrolled, then submit the short-form application, or the full paper application otherwise, during the annual open application window (recently Aug 1-Sept 30; next window opens July 1-Aug 31).
Contact
(307) 777-7531; wdh-hearingaid@wyo.gov; fax (307) 777-6964; Division of Healthcare Financing, 122 W 25th Street Herschler Bldg W4, Cheyenne, WY 82002
A state-legislature-established fund, administered through Wyoming Hands & Voices, that helps pay for hearing aids for children from birth through the end of high school who are uninsured or under-insured. Funding is limited and distributed first-come, first-served.
Hearing aidChildrenStatewide
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Children birth through end of high school, identified with hearing loss, uninsured or under-insured.
How to get help
Review 'Factors to Consider Before Applying' with your audiologist, then complete and submit the application (English or Spanish versions available).
Contact
(307) 209-4647; via wyhandsandvoices.org contact form
A referral-based program connecting uninsured, low-income Wyoming residents to local Lions Clubs for help obtaining eye exams and glasses. Coverage varies by community depending on which local Lions Club chapter is active.
Vision careEyeglassesStatewide referral
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
No vision insurance and low income (Wyoming 211 references 200% federal poverty level as a common threshold).
How to get help
Call the Lions Club of Wyoming Foundation or your local Lions Club chapter to ask about referral for an eye exam/glasses.
Contact
(307) 222-8460; lionsofwyomingfoundation.org contact form
Provides free dry cat and dog kibble to anyone in the Laramie County community experiencing hard times. No application or income documentation required — just show up during business hours. Assistance is generally limited to once every 3 months, and canned food/litter are not provided.
Pet food pantryFree pet food
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Anyone in need; a photo ID and brief form may be requested.
How to get help
Visit the Cheyenne Animal Shelter in person during normal business hours (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun 8am-6pm, Wed 4-6pm).
Monthly or twice-monthly low-cost Spay Days and vaccine clinics for dogs and cats, plus microchipping, run directly by the shelter; a related Community Cat Program offers low-cost trap-neuter-release for feral cats.
Low-cost spay/neuterVaccine clinic
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Open to the public; registration required and slots are limited.
How to get help
Register online via the shelter's event calendar for upcoming Spay Days and vaccine clinics.
A nonprofit providing financial assistance for spaying/neutering companion animals in central Wyoming through a voucher system ($35-$60 per voucher) usable at participating veterinarians in Casper, Glenrock, and Douglas.
Spay/neuter voucherCentral Wyoming
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Residents of central Wyoming with a companion animal.
How to get help
Complete a voucher application (available via Casper Humane Society) and mail it to CWSNF, then use the voucher at a participating clinic.
Contact
PO Box 1062, Casper, WY 82602; contact via Facebook or Casper Humane Society (307) 265-5439
Cost
Reduced cost — voucher covers $35-$60, owner pays remainder
A statewide voucher program letting Wyoming residents earning under $30,000/year get a low-cost spay or neuter year-round at any of ten participating veterinary clinics across the state.
Spay/neuter voucherLow incomeStatewide
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Wyoming residents making under $30,000/year (proof required: W-2 or prior year tax return).
How to get help
Call a participating clinic to schedule an appointment, bring proof of income, and pay in cash the day of surgery.
Contact
Animal Adoption Center: (307) 739-1881, 270 East Broadway, Jackson, WY 83001. Participating clinics in Fort Bridger, Glenrock, Green River, Kemmerer, Lander, Riverton, Rock Springs, Ten Sleep, and Worland — call the Center for the current clinic list and numbers.
Cost
Low-cost (varies by clinic); additional $32 fee if animal is in heat or pregnant
A mobile veterinary team from the Animal Adoption Center (Jackson) travels to the Wind River Indian Reservation twice a year to provide free spay/neuter surgery and vaccines to pets owned by enrolled tribal members of the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone tribes.
Mobile vet clinicTribalFree spay/neuter
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Enrolled tribal members of the Northern Arapaho or Eastern Shoshone tribes; pets over 8 weeks old and more than 2 pounds.
How to get help
Attend the twice-yearly clinic at the Arapahoe School Gymnasium on a first-come, first-served drive-through basis starting 8:30 AM.
Contact
Animal Adoption Center: (307) 739-1881; clinic at 445 Little Wind River Bottom Road, Arapahoe, WY 82501
A no-frills, low-cost community veterinary clinic offering low-cost spay/neuter (pets over 4 months) and vaccinations, plus trap-neuter-return for feral cats. No appointment needed for vaccine-only visits.
Low-cost vet clinicSpay/neuterVaccines
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Open to the public in the Gillette area.
How to get help
Walk in for vaccine-only visits Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm; call ahead for spay/neuter appointments or feral cat drop-off.
Contact
(307) 682-3800; 2701 South Douglas Highway, Suite C, Gillette, WY
