University of Wyoming
Resources
Campus Services
If you, your family, or someone you know in the community needs additional support with groceries or meals, please refer to organizations working to meet on campus or in Albany County. Please call ahead for most updated hours and services.
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ACRES STUDENT FARM
1000 E. University Ave., Dept 3354
Laramie, WY
Services
ACRES Student Farm is a 1.8 acre vegetable farm that is community oriented, volunteer based, and student run. Sustainability and local access are key; the Student Farm additionally provides educational and research opportunities for the Laramie and University of Wyoming communities. ACRES fights food insecurity in the community and offers CSA shares, a program in which members buy a "share" (or a half share) of produce at the beginning of the season and then receive a basket of said produce every week of the season. CSA food shares will also be available for UW food pantry and the campus community. ACRES is also "growing a little extra" for Feeding Laramie Valley.
​
ACRES holds weekly meetings every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in room 4041 of the Agriculture Building during the school year. All students and community members are welcome!
​
Contact
Urszula Norton, Faculty Advisor
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING FOOD CABINETS
Guthrie House Honors College
Visual Arts
Biological Sciences Building—Psychology Department
Beta House
Cheney International Center—Global Engagement Office
Bim Kendall House—Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources
Corbett Building
Coe Library—STEP Tutor Center
Engineering Education and Research Building
UW Apartments
Native American Education, Research, & Cultural Center (NAERCC)
Wyoming Union
Hoyt Hall
Laramie, WY
​
Services
A study conducted at University of Wyoming showed a high rate of food insecurity (37%) among the student body; from this knowledge, food share cabinets were implemented by a student-led taskforce. Food share cabinets are spaces that student groups and others at the University of Wyoming can establish and maintain in campus buildings to share food with each other, regardless of need. Academic and administrative units can support cabinets and encourage students, faculty, and staff to share food.
Qualifications
None
​
Volunteer Need
Student groups interested in starting/maintaining new or exisiting food cabinets are encouraged to visit the ASUW Demo Food Share Cabinet in the basement of the Union or visit the UW Food Security Taskforce online.
​
Contact
University of Wyoming Food Security Taskforce
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING FOOD SHARE PANTRY
Knight Hall, Room 106
Laramie, WY
​
Services
Any student, staff, or faculty member is welcome in the space. Patrons may fill up a bag with any food items they need. Fresh produce, canned foods, dairy products, protein options, and whole grains are available. Delivery may be arranged on an emergency-only basis. Mondays and Thursdays, 4:00-7:00 p.m.; Saturdays 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Qualifications
None
​
Volunteer Need
Volunteers and donations are always needed; visit website for more information
​
Contact
Kaylee Bertolotto
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING MEAL SWIPE SHARING PROGRAM
Knight Hall, Room 106
Laramie, WY
​
Services
This program is a regenerative, student-focused food sharing program, allowing students to donate their "swipes" and unused meals from previously purchased dining plans. Students are allocated a maximum of four swipes per week at Washakie Dining Center, and are recommended further resources if necessary. Open to all University of Wyoming students.
Qualifications
Must apply (application online)
​
Volunteer Need
Students with meal plans may donate three meals per semester (application online)
Individuals wishing to make a donation to UW Food Security programs may do so online (donation information)
​
Contact
ASUW Director of Wellness and Sustainability
ALBANY COUNTY
Looking for resources beyond University of Wyoming? Click here!
Mental Health Services
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, help is available 24 hours a day at University of Wyoming.
​
Call 9-1-1 or contact services near you:
• Crisis Intervention and Support at University of Wyoming: Monday-Friday during regular business hours, call
(307) 766-2187 and inform the receptionist of your crisis. For after-hours crises, call (307) 766-8989 or 9-1-1.
• Text "WYO" to 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1 (800) 273-8255 for free and confidential support.