Encampment feeds the hungry too

Editor,

The September 15 Saratoga Sun included an article about the Food Bank of Wyoming in Hanna and the local food pantry in Saratoga. We would like to make it known that the town of Encampment has a community food pantry housed at the Presbyterian Church.

The pantry is open to all by simply calling any deacon from the Presbyterian Church at any time. This food pantry receives numerous donations, monetarily as well as food, from community members, churches, and the First Lady of Wyoming’s Hunger Initiative. We are also fortunate to receive wild processed wild game from local hunters.

The Encampment school has a competitive food drive between all the classes annually before Thanksgiving which provides over 4000 items to be used in the Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes that are prepared for any community member who needs help for these two big holidays.

This food drive was started by Howard Spenny back in the 1990’s while he was a teacher at the Encampment school. If you wish to be considered for a food box or food from our food pantry at anytime, please contact the Presbyterian Church at 307-327-5331.

Sharon Cole, Encampment