Stories from 2023
The Cent$ible Nutrition Program is fortunate to have great partnerships across the state with organizations such a University of Wyoming Extension, food pantries, community gardens, Wyoming Hunger Initiative, and more. Together, we work on projects that help make our communities the healthiest they can be. This is our space to share successes from across the state.
New Collaboration Brings Whole Grains to Wyoming Food Pantry System
April 2023- A new partnership between Wyoming Heritage Grains, Food Bank of Wyoming, the University of Wyoming Extension, and the Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) is helping to increase access to whole grains in Wyoming.
Mini-Grants Support Childcare Centers to Make Health-Focused Changes
January 2023- A new mini-grant program is available in Wyoming to support childcare centers in creating environments that encourage healthy childhood nutrition and physical activity.
September 2022- Over 10,000 pounds of potatoes from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center made their way to food pantries around Wyoming after the 2nd Annual Potato Harvest.
Growing Community: Garden Blooms into a Center for Learning & Partnership
Summer/Fall 2022- Park County CNP educator, Debbie Kelly, partnered with the county library and the UW Extension horticulturalist to establish a garden. The garden blossomed into new opportunities and partnerships in the community.
