WYOMING — The state’s education arm of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been downsized, but the organization plans to continue in-person programming to fight food insecurity where it has the resources.
The University of Wyoming Extension stated on Monday that the Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) has shifted to a regional structure in the wake of the federal government cutting 90% of its funding in October 2025. Instead of operating in every Wyoming county and on the Wind River Reservation, as in the past, CNP has decided to shift to an area-based model with seven educators across the state who will provide in-person and online classes.
Due to this modification in operations, CNP will not have designated educators for Crook, Park, Sublette, Teton and Weston counties. The program had not had an educator in Sublette County or Teton County since the last one resigned in 2024. Those who are eligible to participate, are encouraged to reach out to an area educator or the state office to find the nearest course. Visit the CNP website to learn more.
In July 2025, through the passing of H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the federal government cancelled an expected $1.8 million allocation to Wyoming’s SNAP-Education program. CNP Director Mindy Meuli told Buckrail in an August interview that the program has been in place for over 30 years. The organization provides free nutrition and physical activity education to residents with limited resources by teaching CNP skills that help stretch food dollars, increase food security and improve physical health.
