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Joblessness and underemployment are leading causes of poverty. For the poor, employment is frequently the single advantage they can use to advance their welfare. Consequently, establishing employment opportunities is fundamental for realizing poverty reduction and sustainable economic and social development. 

The purpose of this post is to give community members, leaders, a community resource inventory of available employment resources in the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming.

In the News

Governor Gordon Withdraws Wyoming from COVID-era Unemployment Programs

Department of Workforce Services hosts online job fair

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services

https://www.wyomingatwork.com/vosnet/Default.aspx

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
Cody Workforce Center
1026 Blackburn Suite 1 Cody, Wyoming
(307) 587-4241
http://www.wyomingworkforce.org

Powell Workforce Center
NWC Frisby Building
(307) 754-6436

Worland Workforce Center
1200 Culbertson, Ave. #F
World, WY 82410
(307) 347-8173
(307) 347-3150 Fax

WIOA (Young Adults) Workforce Investment Act Cody Workforce Center
1026 Blackburn Suite 1 Cody, Wyoming
(307) 587-4241
WIOAInfoBrochure

Wyoming Department of Workforce Compensation
1026 Blackburn Suite 4 Cody, Wyoming
Phone: (307) 587-5609
http://www.wyomingworkforce.org

Wyoming Unemployment Insurance
1026 Blackburn Suite 4 Cody, Wyoming
Phone: (307) 587-8247

Veteran Employment Services

Vets Employment Training Services
(307) 777-5467

Senior Employment Services

Experience Works
Experience Works offers employment and
training services to low-income older
workers in 23 counties in Wyoming.
877-314-5519

Vocational Rehabilitation

• Cody Workforce Center
• 1026 Blackburn Suite 3 Cody, WY.
• (307) 527-7174
• 877-773-7207

Wyoming Deparment of Family Services

Personal Opportunities with Employment Responsibilities (POWER)

Department of Family Services
109 W 14th Powell, WY
Powell (307) 754-2245

1301 Rumsey Ave Cody, WY
(307) 587-6246

403 Big Horn Thermopolis
(307) 864-2158

http://dfsweb.wyo.gov/home

Other Employment Resources

Job Corps (Young Adults)
Education & Training Program
1-800-733-5627

Crisis Intervention Services Self-Sufficiency Training
Powell Office: (307) 754-7959
335 North Gilbert Powell, WY
http://www.cis-park.org

Bureau of Land Management
The apprenticeship program for students 16-21
years old. https://www.blm.gov/careers

Employment Agencies

Express Employment Professionals
2706 Big Horn Ave. Cody, WY
(307) 587-1111
https://www.expresspros.com/codywy/

Kings Temporary Employment
1735 Sheridan Ave. Cody, WY
(307) 587-2024

Disclaimer 

While Yellowstone Country Assistance Network created this post, YCAN has not vetted anyone who may be added to this post. Resources included are for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of citizens, services, or agencies. This post will be updated as needed.

For those who are struggling with food security, we have resources listed to help you obtain food.

Cent$ible Nutrition Program

Park County
(307) 527-8560
dkelly@parkcounty.us

Hot Springs County
Angela Michel
307-347-3431
amichel2@uwyo.edu

Cent$ible Nutrition Program Website
https://www.uwyo.edu/cnp/counties/index.html

Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP)

Department of Family Services
109 W 14th Powell, WY Powell
(307) 754-2245

Department of Family Services
1301 Ramsey Ave Cody, WY
(307) 587-6246

Department of Family Services
403 Big Horn Thermopolis
(307) 864-2158

WIC (Women/Infant/Children)

Park County WIC Powell
109 W 14th Powell, WY Powell
(307) 754-2245

Park County WIC Cody
1301 Ramsey Ave Cody, WY
(307) 587-6246

Hot Springs County WIC
117 North 4th Street Thermopolis, WY ? 82443
(307) 864-3311

Senior Nutrition Programs

Park County Cody Council on Aging
Services: Title III-B Supportive Services,
Title III-C1 Congregate Meals, Title III-C2
Home Delivered Meals, Title III-D
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
613 16th Street Cody, WY 82414
Phone: (307) 587-6221

Park County Powell Senior Center
Services: Title III-B Supportive Services,
Title III-C1 Congregate Meals,
Title III-C2 Home Delivered Meals
248 North Gilbert Street Powell, WY 82435
Phone: (307) 754-4223

Park County Meeteetse Senior Center
1105 Park Ave Meeteetse, WY
Monday & Wednesday
Phone: (307) 868-2622

Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center
Services: Title III-B Supportive Services,
Title III-C1 Congregate Meals,
Title III-C2 Home Delivered Meals,
Title III-D Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
Wyoming Home Services
206 Senior Avenue Thermopolis, WY 82443
Phone: (307) 864-2151

Summer Youth Food Programs

Please contact Wyoming 211 for up to date locations. Provides free, nutritious meals and snacks to help children get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow, throughout the summer months when they are out of school to call Wyoming’s helpline, 2-1-1 or To find the summer food service nearest you, text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877, and then type in your address.

Youth Backpack Weekend Food Programs

Food 4 Kids is modeled after the Nationwide BackPack Program that provides food to needy kids on the weekends. Here in Cody, we are calling it Food 4 Kids. Among all three elementary schools, an average of almost 40% of the kids is on free or reduced lunch. On the weekends, many do not have enough to eat. In October 2014, First Presbyterian Church and Christ Episcopal Church began providing bags of food for children to take home Fridays for their weekend meals. This food is easy for them to prepare or is ready to eat. Check with your Childs school to find out if this program is offered in your community. Schools are also in need of volunteers to help fill bags each month.

Disclaimer 

Wyoming Department of Family Services 

https://dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs/embed/#?secret=g9bZsoQuzN

Wyoming Hunger Initiative

https://www.nohungerwyo.org/about-the-initiative

Wyoming Hunger Initiative County Resource List 

https://www.nohungerwyo.org/county-resources

Wyoming Foodbank of the Rockies

5150 Reserve Drive Suite 2 

P.O. Box 1540 Evansville, WY 82636-1540 

307-265-2172 FOODBANK OF THE ROCKIES WEBSITE

HOT SPRINGS COUNTY FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES PARTNER

Big Horn Enterprises (307) 864-2153 ext.17
People for People Food Program (307) 864-3629
Risen Son Southern Baptist Church (307) 864-4036

PARK COUNTY FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES PARTNER
Manna House (307) 587-0700
Big Horn Enterprises (307) 754-5101 ext.18
Powell Valley Loaves & Fishes (307) 754-2641

Food Pantries Park County 

Powell Valley Loaves & Fishes
Call for appointment 9-11:30 am Monday-Friday Provides food for individuals one time per month.
Powell Annex 109 W 14th Powell, WY
(307) 754-8800

• MANNA HOUSE Food Pantry
• Foodbank providing free emergency food, some household items, fuel vouchers, clothing vouchers, and fresh food vouchers. 
• Normally open year-round, distribution is always Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm; please call ahead. No real restrictions.
• 2343 Mountain View Drive, Cody, WY 82414
• (307) 587-0700

Cody Cupboard

(307) 586-3732

• Cody Cupboard has suspended in-store shopping to protect the safety of shoppers as well as Cody Cupboard volunteers. People who sign up for the program with the Department of Family Services will be provided with a pre-packed mix of food at the door of the Cody Cupboard.
• Located at 602 16th Street, behind the Cody Senior Center
• 307-586-3732 for information or to volunteer

• ​Baby items including food, formula and diapers will be available at the Park County Public Health Department.The Public Health Department is located in the Park County Courthouse at 1002 Sheridan Ave. Cody, WY 82414 with
• Office hours of 8:00 AM—12:00 PM and 1:00—5:00 PM, Monday-Friday.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Food Assistance
Outreach for Meeteetse 307-868-2254

Community of Meeteetse

• Our community of Meeteetse is amazing and we have joined with the town council and other service organizations to prepare meals for our seniors and provide a pick-up and drop-off system to help those in most need. 

Food Delivery Park County

Farm Table West | Park County
Zach Buckles: 815- 529-5560
Will provide fresh produce and food for those in need and able to deliver.

Knights of Columbus | Park County
John Robb: 307-272-0628 | kenlesa@msn.com
Can run errands, grocery shop, provide transportation, etc.

Park County 4-H Helping Hands | Park County
307-527-8560 or 307-754-8836 | tmohler2@uwyo.edu or dstreet@parkcounty.us | Facebook
Can run errands and grocery shop.

Meeteetse Rec District | Meeteetse
307-868-2603 | meeteetserecdistrict@gmail.com
Operate Senior bus to Cody-willing to grocery shop for Meeteetse residents instead of them leaving their home.

Mr. D’s | Powell
307- 754-3602 | mrdskami@gmail.com | Facebook
Home delivery up to 8 miles out of Powell, please call and place an order to be delivered the next day between 2-4 pm. Over $50 is free delivery, under $50 is a $3.50 delivery fee, credit card payment over the phone, cash, or check (this will be a drop and go service). A curbside pickup is also an option. Food stamps are welcomed. Mr. D’s has been updating social media going live to show the different products available and when the trucks come in. Hours: 6am-10pm.

Food Pantries Hot Springs County 

Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies

Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies offers mobile food pantries in communities across Wyoming. Learn more about the stops nearest you here.

Help Center (across from post office)

• Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:00 noon – 3 pm
• 124 North 5th Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443
• (307) 864-3851 or (307) 921-9984
• Help with food, utilities, rent, as well as help to connect people to medical services.

Messiah’s Mall at Risen Son Southern Baptist Church 

• 320 Amoretti, Thermopolis, WY
• (307) 864-4036 or (307) 864-4008
• Messiah’s Mall is open for curbside pickup of food only (no clothing) on the third Saturday and Sunday (third weekend) each month; Saturday 10:00 AM—1:00 PM, Sunday 1:00—3:00 PM.

Community Federated Church

• 244 6th Street, Thermopolis, WY, (corner of 6th & Big Horn Street)
• Community Federated Church offers food on the third Tuesday, 10:30—11:30 AM and the third Sunday, 11:30 AM—12:30 PM.
• (307) 864-2524

People for People Food Program

• 642 Arapahoe, Thermopolis, WY
• (307) 864-3629
• Offering food on Sundays only, as a pre-made meal or a meal kit to be prepared. Please call to arrange for food delivery.

River of Life Fellowship

• 319 Broadway, Thermopolis, WY
• (307) 864-3452
• River of Life Fellowship is offering food via curbside pickup on the third Thursday of the month. Pickup will be open from 10:00 AM—1:00 PM on the third Thursday, but check the community calendar in the Independent Record for most up-to-date days.

H.O.P.E Agency Christmas Baskets
426 Big Horn Street, Thermopolis, WY, (307) 864-4673
Applications can be picked up at HOPE Agency
Crisis Intervention Services for Hot Springs County

Department of Family Services, Angel Tree
403 Big Horn Street, Thermopolis, WY
Sign up at DFS

Law Enforcement Center
417 Arapahoe Street, Thermopolis, WY
For Transients, gas, meal, & motel for the night.

Commodities

Powell American Legion USDA
143 S Clark St Powell, Wyoming
307-754-111

River of Life Fellowship USDA
319 Broadway Thermopolis, Wyoming
307-921-1717

Disclaimer 

While Yellowstone Country Assistance Network created this post, YCAN has not vetted anyone who may be added to this post. Resources included are for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of citizens, services, or agencies. This post will be updated as needed.

While Yellowstone Country Assistance Network created this post, YCAN has not vetted anyone who may be added to this post. Resources included are for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of citizens, services, or agencies. This post will be updated as needed.