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Federal Shutdown
Federal Government Shutdown
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The federal government shutdown began October 1. The following programs have been impacted by the federal government shutdown. This page will be updated as more information is available.
Page updated 11/7

Hunger Relief Program
On Oct. 31, Gov. Mark Gordon created the Hunger Relief Program in response to the pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Click here for more information about the Hunger Relief Program, including a list of participating food pantries.
Updated 11/7/2025

SNAP
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have been paused due to the federal government shutdown. USDA has indicated that partial benefits will be released.
Click here for more information about SNAP.
Updated 11/5/2025

LIEAP
Wyoming LIEAP for heating assistance has been paused due to the federal government shutdown.
Click here for more information about LIEAP.
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Updated 10/20/2025.

Food Assistance Web Page
Housing and Utilities Assistance Web Page

Stories From the Field

This page brings you new stories from our time in the field working with our amazing Wyoming families.

Parenting Tips

A growing collection of parenting tips compiled by the Wyoming DFS.