JACKSON, Wyo. — Ahead of Thanksgiving, Smith’s and the Food Bank of Wyoming are partnering to gather food to help feed neighbors in need.
According to the Food Bank of Wyoming, one in six people in the state faces hunger, and rising food costs make community support critical. Smith’s in Jackson is hosting a community food drive through Nov. 15, collecting food that will go to One22 Resource Center. Customers and community members can participate by bringing non-perishable food to Smith’s or by purchasing extra items at checkout.
“More of our Wyoming neighbors are facing food insecurity, and we know the holidays can bring added financial pressure for families,” Food Bank of Wyoming’s Director of Development Olivia McCarthy said in a statement. “By coming together, we can make our resources go further, strengthen our community, and help families get the food they need to share good meals and create meaningful memories.”
Smith’s locations in Casper, Evanston, Gillette, Green River, Riverton and Rock Springs are also hosting food drives.
“We hope that families facing food insecurity can go to their local food bank or pantry to collect items so they can take part in Thanksgiving celebrations with their loved ones,” Smith’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager Lisette Saldaña-Capulet said in a statement.
