Find the latest information from the Department of Family Services
Read about major changes to SNAP and the Cent$ible Nutrition from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was passed in July 2025. Find the data sheet at this link.
SNAP and Food Assistance
- Governor Ends Public Welfare Emergency Order for Hunger Relief Program. Read the governor’s press release at this link. November 19, 2025
- SNAP benefits to be issued to Wyoming recipients as soon as November 14. Read the press release at this link. November 13, 2025
- The Wyoming Hunger Initiative’s website has up-to-date local food pantry information at this link. November 7, 2025
- Governor Directs DFS to Coordinate Hunger Relief Funding. Read the press release at this link. November 4, 2025
- Governor Mark Gordon today declared a Public Welfare Emergency and issued Executive Order (2025-08) authorizing up to $10 million in state emergency funds to ensure Wyoming families continue to have access to food. Read the executive order at this link. October 31, 2025
- Governor Mark Gordon has issued Executive Order (2025-07) directing DFS to begin the process of submitting a waiver request to restrict the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of certain foods that offer little or no nutritional value, such as sugary beverages, and candy. DFS will submit a draft waiver to the Governor in January.Read the executive order at this link. October 31, 2025
- Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP beneficiaries will not be issued their November food benefits until federal funding is restored. Read the press release at this link. October 16, 2025
- Forward Contract Pilot Grant Program Awards Eight Wyoming Farms, Aggregators, and Food Security Service Organizations. Read the press release at this link. May 29, 2025
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
- Coming soon
Foster Care
- Wyoming State Parks and the Department of Family Services Launch Backpack
Program for Foster Families. Read the press release at this link. June 2, 2025 - Recognizing National Foster Care Month Op-Ed by Director Korin Schmidt. Read the editorial at this link. May 22, 2025
DFS News
- Department of Family Services Moves to New Location in Worland. Read the press release at this link. May 2, 2025