COVID-19 UPDATES

WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO THE CHILDREN IN SHERIDAN COUNTY!

 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Safety Statement

We at The Food Group are extremely grateful for our community of helpers!
In order to continue to provide weekend food for hundreds of children, we must follow strict health and safety guidelines.  Please help us by washing your hands upon entering our facility or use the hand sanitizer dispenser to disinfect your hands, avoid close contact with others who are sick, and stay at home if you are sick.  If you have been traveling or are in close contact with someone who is sick, please follow the CDC guidelines for self-quarantine.   Thank you for your support in helping us remain committed to children in Sheridan County.

How You Can Help

We are working everyday, slowly and safely, to modify our systems and food delivery. As we continue to adapt our programs and delivery systems, we will reach out for help once we identify our needs.

Thank you for your concern and consideration.  Please register as a volunteer here.

PLEASE only sign up if you are committed to volunteering.

Safety Statement:
We at The Food Group are extremely grateful for our community of helpers!
In order to continue to provide weekend food for hundreds of children, we must follow strict health and safety guidelines.  Please help us by wearing a mask, keeping our numbers at the facility to 10 or less, wash your hands upon entering our facility or use the hand sanitizer dispenser to disinfect your hands, avoid close contact with others, and stay at home if you are sick or have the sniffles.  If you have been traveling or are in close contact with someone who is sick, please follow the CDC guidelines for self-quarantine.   Thank you for your support helping us remain committed to children in Sheridan County.

If you are already a volunteer we are trying to build our email contact list and kindly ask that you sign up again here.

Monetary donations can be made online here or by sending a check to:

PO BOX 6702
Sheridan, WY 82801

It is extremely helpful to get the items we are in need of.  Appointments can be made to drop of donations by emailing Keri McMeans, Executive Director thefoodgroupwy@gmail.com or Elizabeth Moore, Programs Coordinator thefoodgroupwy.programs@gmail.com

The following are items we are in need of:

  • Men’s deodorant
  • Low sugar granola bars
  • Pretzels
  • Snack food items such as individual trail mix packets, jerky, peanut butter crackers, cheese and crackers, fruit cups, applesauce cups
  • Honey (honey bear size)
  • Shelf stable microwaveable meals (stew has been popular)
  • Bread items (rolls etc.-  smaller packages are better such as 4 to a package)
  • Crackers
  • Oatmeal (individual serving size packets)
  • Low sugar cereal (regular size boxes)

SCSD #1: Food Group programs are anonymous. 

All SCSD1 Schools: Food Group Weekend Food Bags are available every Thursday during the school year.

TRHS and BHHS – Food Group Teen Pantries are open to kids every day during the school year.

If you are experiencing hard times and don’t currently receive Food Group Weekend food, please contact a school principal, counselor, parent liaison, or trusted teacher, and they can help.

SCSD #2: Food Group programs are anonymous. 

All SCSD#2 Schools: Food Group Weekend Food Bags are available every Friday during the school year.
SHS, SJHS, and Schiffer School – Food Group Teen Pantries are open to kids every day during the school year.

If you are experiencing hard times and don’t currently receive Food Group Weekend food, please contact a school principal, counselor, parent liaison, or trusted teacher, and they can help.

Holy Name School: Food Group programs are anonymous.

The Food Group Weekend Food Bag Distribution and Teen Pantry Available During the School Year

If you are experiencing hard times and don’t currently receive Food Group Weekend food, please contact a school principal, counselor, parent liaison, or trusted teacher, and they can help.

SCSD #3: Food Group programs are anonymous.

Food Group Teen Pantry available to all kids
Contact the school at (307) 758-4411 to request food or hygiene items.  Ask for the school counselor or superintendent to request items needed.
The Clearmont Community Church has a pantry open on Sunday afternoons across the street from the church.  This is open to all community members.

Little Free Pantries

For more immediate food and hygiene needs you can access this little free pantry at the following locations:

  • Sheridan High School bus loop – west side of HS; Off Mydland Rd.
  • Goose Creek Pediatrics: Dr. Bowers’ office, 1701 W 5th St.
  • Northwest Wyoming Pediatrics: 916 Jackson Ave.
  • Behind 1st Interstate Bank on Main St.: 38 S. Main
  • Summit Nazarene Church: 907 Bellevue (North of SJHS)
  • The Rock Church: 1100 Big Horn Ave.
  • Inside Sheridan County YMCA: 417 N Jefferson St.
  • Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School: 1053 S. Sheridan Ave.
  • Rooster’s Marketplace: 1755 S. Sheridan Ave.
  • Woodland Park Elementary School: 1010 E. Woodland Park Rd.
  • Tongue River Community Center (Dayton): 1100 Main St. Dayton, WY
  • Tongue River Community Center (Ranchester): 125 Dayton St., Ranchester, WY

Community and Family Resources

Compass Center for Families is committed to helping strengthen families in Johnson and Sheridan County. We are providing services to families through many means and keeping you, our staff and the children we serve safe. For services in Sheridan, please call 675-2272. In Buffalo, please call 684-2446. The parent liaison program is working closely with our schools, community partners and families to provide support and enrichment opportunities to SCSD2 families. Please see their Facebook page at Sheridan Parent Liaisons for resources and contact numbers. We are here for you! www.compass4families.org

No Hunger Wyoming 

Explaining COVID-19 to Your Children

  • Take the child’s lead and answer their questions
  • Keep it at their level and age-appropriate
  •  Keep things factual and calm

Maintaining Routine

  • Healthy diet- you may contact your child’s school if you need support with food
  • Maintain a consistent sleep schedule
  • Get up and move!!

Managing Uncertainties

  • Take breaks from looking at social media and COVID-19 information
  • Connect via FaceTime or phone with trusted family and friends
  • Be mindful of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Staying Healthy

  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for 20 seconds or more
  • Personal distancing- 6-foot buffer
  • When possible, stay home

For additional information, please take a look at the following links. If you have questions about the emotional well being of yourself or your child at this time, please contact your child’s school counselor.  We will all grow and get through this together!!

https://www.magellanofwyoming.com/youth-families/communications/covid-19-announcements/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/amp/

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Contact Information and Hours

CONTACT INFO

Keri McMeans, Executive Director

Email: thefoodgroupwy@gmail.com

Phone:  (307) 763-0850

Elizabeth Moore, Programs Coordinator

Email: thefoodgroupwy.programs@gmail.com

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 6702
Sheridan, WY 82801

DONATE TO OUR CAUSE

FOOD GROUP HEADQUARTERS HOURS

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

We remain committed to children in Sheridan County!