EPP News

The Edible Prairie Project is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, made up of seven dedicated members. Each board member brings unique skills, experience, and passion that help guide our mission of bridging the food insecurity gap in Campbell County. We deeply appreciate their time, expertise, and commitment. In this issue, we’re highlighting Steve Haefs , who has served on our board since 2024. What inspired you to join our Board? A few years after returning to G

We are incredibly grateful to Matheson Drilling , who donated nearly $30,000 in services to drill our new 450 ft water well , and to our generous community of donors who funded the downhole well equipment. Drilling a 450 ft water well on our new 41-acre nonprofit farm Without this well, we couldn't grow a single vegetable, herb, or fruit tree on our new farm. It will water every garden bed, orchard, and high tunnel we plant and build across our 41-acre nonprofit farm. In the

The Edible Prairie Project is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, made up of seven dedicated members. Each board member brings unique skills, experience, and passion that help guide our mission of bridging the food insecurity gap in Campbell County. We deeply appreciate their time, expertise, and commitment. In this issue, we’re highlighting Cindy Casey , who currently serves as our Board Secretary. What inspired you to join our Board? I was drawn to the Edible P

At the Edible Prairie Project, we believe that a stronger food system is built by neighbors helping neighbors. Today, we are excited to introduce you to one of our dedicated Little Free Pantry volunteers, Kaitlyn. Whether it’s rain, shine, or Wyoming wind, Kaitlyn helps ensure our pantries stay stocked, organized, and ready for those who need them most. What is your favorite part about visiting the Little Free Pantries? “Being able to provide someone in my community with food

Thanks to your support, 2025 was a year of tremendous growth for Edible Prairie Project. We provided 2,570 weekend food bags to 200 children all summer long, delivered 357 veggie baskets filled with fresh, local food to families using SNAP/WIC benefits, and took our biggest step yet — purchasing 41 acres that will become Northeast Wyoming's first nonprofit farm. When the federal government shutdown threatened to leave kids without food, our community responded. Together, we m

July 7, 2025 GILLETTE, WY  – The Edible Prairie Project (EPP) has officially purchased 41.23 acres of land just 10 miles south of Gillette, marking a major step forward in its mission to bridge the food insecurity gap in Campbell County. Since its founding in 2019, the organization has grown food on just one acre of borrowed land. This will be northeast Wyoming’s first nonprofit farm dedicated to increasing access to fresh, locally grown food for families in need. EPP plans t

November 19, 2025 With the government shutdown in October and withholding of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, local families are feeling the strain. In Campbell County alone, SNAP funds in September totaled $377,717, supporting 1,968 individuals and 910 families. Statewide in September, support totaled $4.8 million, affecting more than 12,700 households.* Thanks to a swift and generous $10,000 donation from The Second Step Foundation , the c

December 17, 2025 In November and December, we provided 20 local families receiving SNAP and/or WIC benefits with our bonus Protein from the Prairie basket featuring: farm-fresh eggs, beef, pork, bison, yak, and winter squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, and cabbage all grown by EPP. These winter baskets were made possible through the Forward Contract Pilot Grant Program, part of a statewide project funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, to improve food access across Wyoming. T