As the federal government shutdown continues, the strain on families and individuals who rely on food assistance benefits is mounting. In Wyoming, where more than 28,000 residents—nearly 5% of the state’s population—depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), local nonprofit services are stepping up to fill the gap.

One prominent lifeline is the Wyoming Rescue Mission (WRM) in Casper, which reports increasingly urgent demand for meals, shelter and recovery services amid the economic uncertainty.

Located at 230 N. Park Street in Casper, the Rescue Mission provides not only three hot meals daily but also emergency shelter, clothing, case-management and recovery programs for individuals facing homelessness, addiction or other life-dominating challenges.

According to the

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