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Report on Collaborative Efforts to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Wyoming

Introduction: A Partnership for the Goals (SDG 17)

Wyoming Public Media is actively collaborating with a network of community organizations across the state to enhance public awareness of available resources. This initiative directly supports the achievement of several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), primarily focusing on ending hunger (SDG 2), promoting good health and well-being (SDG 3), and fostering strong partnerships (SDG 17) to create sustainable communities.

Key Organizational Contributions to Sustainable Development Goals

Wyoming Hunger Initiative

This organization’s mission is to eradicate hunger in Wyoming, directly addressing the objectives of SDG 2: Zero Hunger. The initiative operates on the principle that food insecurity affects individuals, families, seniors, and veterans alike. Its strategy involves a multi-faceted approach to achieve this goal:

• Preventing food insecurity by increasing awareness and support for local anti-hunger organizations.
• Fostering collaboration and partnerships among like-minded entities, in line with SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
• Providing funding support for localized solutions to ensure community-specific needs are met.

The ultimate vision is one of nourished children, healthy families, and thriving communities, contributing to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

• Web: County Resources
• Web: Partner Resource
• Call: (307) 274-0365

Wyoming 211

Wyoming 211 provides a critical information and referral service covering the entire state population. By connecting individuals with essential community, health, and disaster services, it serves as a vital tool for achieving multiple SDGs. The service facilitates access to resources that support SDG 1: No Poverty and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by ensuring citizens can find the help they need efficiently.

• Web: 211 for Wyoming
• Call: 211

Food Bank of Wyoming

The Food Bank of Wyoming’s mission is to mobilize community power to nourish people facing hunger, a core tenet of SDG 2: Zero Hunger. The organization distributes food and necessities through a comprehensive network of Hunger Relief Partners, exemplifying the collaborative spirit of SDG 17. By striving to provide proper nourishment for every resident, the Food Bank contributes to the foundation of healthy and thriving communities, supporting the broader aims of SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

• Web: Food Bank of Wyoming
• Call: 970-464-1138
• Toll-Free: 877-953-3937

Directory of Community and Statewide Resources

The following organizations are integral to building a sustainable and resilient support network across Wyoming, with each contributing to various SDGs through their localized services.

Community Resources by Location

• Almost Home Wyoming – Lander
• Ark Regional Services – Laramie
• Climb Wyoming – Casper, Cheyenne, Gillette, Jackson, Laramie, Rock Springs
• Community Action of Laramie County – Cheyenne
• Downtown Clinic of Laramie – Laramie
• Epson Center for Seniors – Laramie
• Family Promise – Laramie
• Feeding Laramie Valley – Laramie
• Habitat for Humanity Laramie County – Cheyenne
• Hole Food Rescue – Jackson
• Lander Free Medical Clinic – Lander
• Laramie Interfaith – Laramie
• Laramie Soup Kitchen – Laramie
• Needs Inc. Food Pantry – Cheyenne
• Pinedale Community Food Bank – Pinedale
• Pokes Food Pantry – Laramie
• Slow Food in the Tetons– Wilson
• Slow Food Wind River – Lander
• Spread the Love Commission – Jackson
• Teton Botanical Garden – Jackson
• Teton Youth and Family Services – Jackson
• United Way of Laramie County – Cheyenne
• Wyoming Rescue Mission – Casper

Statewide Organizations

• Food Bank of Wyoming – Evansville (Distribution Center)
• Wyoming 2-1-1 – Statewide
• Wyoming Community Foundation – Statewide
• Wyoming Hunger Initiative – Statewide

Organizations not included in this report are encouraged to make contact by emailing WPRhelp@uwyo.edu or calling 307-766-4240 to ensure a comprehensive resource directory.

Analysis of Sustainable Development Goals in the Article

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

1. SDG 2: Zero Hunger

   • The article is fundamentally about combating hunger and food insecurity in Wyoming. The mission of the Wyoming Hunger Initiative is explicitly stated as “to end hunger in Wyoming.” The Food Bank of Wyoming’s mission is “to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger.” These statements directly align with the core objective of SDG 2.

2. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

   • The article emphasizes a collaborative approach to solving hunger. It highlights how “Wyoming Public Media is joining forces with communities” and how the Wyoming Hunger Initiative works to “connect like-minded organizations.” The extensive list of “Community Resources Across Wyoming” and “Statewide Organizations” demonstrates a multi-stakeholder partnership involving media, non-profits, and local civil society groups, which is central to SDG 17.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

1. Target 2.1: End hunger and ensure access to food

   • This target aims to “end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations… to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round.” The article directly addresses this through the missions of the featured organizations. The Wyoming Hunger Initiative’s focus on “a hungry child, a hungry family, senior, or veteran” and the Food Bank of Wyoming’s goal to “provide food and necessities to people in need” are practical efforts to achieve this target.

2. Target 17.17: Encourage effective partnerships

   • This target is to “Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships.” The entire initiative described in the article is an example of such a partnership. It involves Wyoming Public Media (media), the Wyoming Hunger Initiative (non-profit), the Food Bank of Wyoming (non-profit), and a wide array of local organizations like food pantries, clinics, and community action groups. The article serves as a platform to increase awareness and support for this network, thereby promoting the partnership.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

1. Indicator for Target 2.1 (Implied)

   • The article’s focus on preventing “food insecurity” implies that a key metric for success is the prevalence of food insecurity in the population. While not explicitly named, this aligns with Indicator 2.1.2: Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population. The work of the food banks and pantries listed is a direct response aimed at lowering the prevalence of food insecurity, which would be the primary measure of their impact.

2. Indicator for Target 17.17 (Implied)

   • The article provides a qualitative indicator of partnership success by listing dozens of participating organizations. This implies a quantitative indicator, such as the number of partner organizations in the network. The call to action, “Reach out if your organization is not on the list,” suggests an ongoing effort to grow this network, making the number of participating entities a clear measure of the partnership’s scale and reach.

4. Table of SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: wyomingpublicmedia.org