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WORLD FOOD DAY: October 16, 2024

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Food is a recognized fundamental human right, third only to air and water. World Food Day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to advocate for the right of all people to safe, healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food.

 

Feeding Laramie Valley is committed to the "Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future" in Albany County and throughout Wyoming. We increase access to healthy foods by growing and distributing fresh produce to over 700 unduplicated individuals weekly through our Shares program, by making it possible for individuals and families to grow their own healthy food with our Community Gardens, by helping small farmers and ranchers thrive in a sustainable local economy, and much more to ensure access to food in our county is equitable, safe, and affordable.​​

With rates of food insecurity on the rise and the unprecedented jump in the cost of living, especially at the grocery store, your help is needed now more than ever!

Food Insecurity Is on the Rise, Especially in Wyoming

The latest report from the USDA shows that, after over 20 years on the decline, food insecurity rates rose sharply over the past year, affecting children especially.

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United States

average

State of Wyoming

Albany County, Wyoming

Children in 

Albany County, WY

Food insecurity is about more than just hunger. Concern about where a next meal is coming from affects children's ability to learn, job performance, and psychological well-being.

FLV By the Numbers: How Your Donation Helps!

40,000

Number of pounds of produce distributed each year through the SHARES program to over 700 unduplicated individuals weekly

$158,150

Cost / year

3,000

Number of kids we serve with fresh, healthy, made-from-scratch meals in the Kids Out to Lunch program each summer

$33,384

7,100

Number of pounds of compost we have kept out of the landfill so far this year by collecting food waste from area businesses and individuals

$35,880

150

Number of miles the Mobile Market travels each week to bring healthy foods to rural communities without grocery store access

$5,200 / gas alone

Give today for a healthier Wyoming!

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