Are you a SNAP recipient with questions? Please find frequently asked questions and answers regarding the federal government shutdown on a printable sheet. This information will be updated as we learn more. Frequently Asked Questions, Hunger Relief Program, November 4, 2025
and Frequently Asked Questions: Federal Government Shutdown and SNAP, October 27, 2025.
November 4, 2025: Governor Directs DFS to Coordinate Hunger Relief Funding. Read the DFS Press Release at this link.
October 31, 2025: Governor Mark Gordon today declared a Public Welfare Emergency and issued an Executive Order (2025-08) authorizing up to $10 million in state emergency funds to ensure Wyoming families continue to have access to food. DFS will coordinate with the State Budget Director to deploy emergency funds to charitable organizations and churches which have food banks, pantries, and mobile food pantries that distribute food to Wyomingites. The emergency relief will be temporary and will discontinue once federal SNAP funding resumes.
October 31, 2025. Governor Mark Gordon has issued Executive Order (2025-07) directing DFS to begin the process of submitting a waiver request to restrict the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of certain foods that offer little or no nutritional value, such as sugary beverages, and candy. DFS will submit a draft waiver to the Governor in January.
October 16, 2025: Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP beneficiaries will not be issued their November food benefits until federal funding is restored. Read the DFS Press Release at this link.
October 2025: The Wyoming Department of Family Services created a data sheet explaining major changes to SNAP and the Cent$ible Nutrition from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was passed in July 2025. Find the data sheet at this link.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help low-income households buy the food they need for good health.
Cent$ible Nutrition Program
CNP offers free cooking and nutrition education classes for both children and adults throughout WY.
Emergency Food and Commodity Assistance
DFS works with the Food Bank of Wyoming to provide emergency food and commodity assistance.