About Us
Wyoming Food for Thought Project began in October 2012 in response to a needed solution to the holes in the hunger safety net. Led by Jamie Purcell, Executive Director, Food for Thought seeks to work toward ending hunger as part of an overall community effort to alleviate poverty, through providing food accessibility resources, educating through workshops and classes, and empowering through SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks and more.
The Wyoming Food for Thought Project is continually evolving, and is working hard to bring new and exciting opportunities to the Casper community. We are trailblazers - we are the change we want to see in our community, and we want you to join us.
Our Initiatives
Wyoming Food for Thought Project operates through involvement of food, and offers three core initiatives: Provide, Educate, and Empower. Click the links below for more information.
Our Values
The following list of core values reflects what is truly important to us as an organization. We wholeheartedly strive to live and set these examples through all of our endeavors. As a grassroots organization, we pride ourselves with the opportunities we are given within our community, and value our donors and volunteers who make what we have accomplished so far possible.
Community
We seek the greatest good for our communities. Our Mission and actions reflect our endeavor to cultivate community.
Integrity
We are of strong moral character and incorruptible. Our actions are true to our words -- our words true to our beliefs.
Honesty
We are rooted in truth, direct in our dealings, and open with our intentions.
Respect
We treat all others with dignity -- as we would like to be treated. We honor our differences and our similarities.
Commitment
We are sincere and steadfast in our purposes.
Discretion
We respect the privacy and confidentiality of our relationships and the information entrusted to us.
Judgment
We act in good faith, responsibly, with care, competence and diligence.
Focus
Our actions are prioritized so that we may remain true to our beliefs and responsible to our community and business.
Compliance
We abide by the laws and standards of our governments and our communities.
Compassion
We approach our interactions and decisions with empathy and consideration.
Our Team
Wyoming Food for Thought Project currently only has three full-time staff, but are backed by an army of volunteers, just like YOU! To become a volunteer, click here now.
Jamie Purcell
Executive Director
Jamie is the co-founder and director of Wyoming Food for Thought Project. Her passion for life and expectation that everyone has an equal chance for a successful life fuels her fire within. She is a mother to two incredible humans who constantly remind her of the importance of "doing something" and has a husband whose support remains constant and whose drive to live life to the fullest is a contiunal reminder of what a gift life is.
Cassandra Bush
Associate Director
Cassandra is the Associate Director of Wyoming Food for Thought Project. She grew up in the small town of Hulett, where her mother ran the Blessing in a Backpack Program, which drives her passion for helping others. When she is not working, her passion for adventure thrives. Any given weekend, you can find her exploring, kayaking, fishing, camping, hiking or dancing at a concert. Adventure for life!
Danny Baker
Horticulture Director
Danny is the Horticulture Specialist for Wyoming Food for Thought Project. He is a Casper native, born and raised on adventure and anything to do with nature. He is a self-taught green thumb, who's dedication to learning and attention to detail have helped him thrive and cultivate beautiful community gardens at Food for Thought year after year. When he's not at work, he's catering to his own garden, beekeeping, hunting or hiking into the unknown.
Miss Ava
"The Wednesday Dog"
Ava has been coming to work with Cassandra since the very beginning. She loves to greet every single volunteer who walks through the door, and enjoys being on "crumb patrol". When she's not napping or begging for snacks, you can find her chewing on a bone or stealing belly rubs from anyone who makes eye contact with her.
Board of Directors
Leah Varela
Secretary
JoAnn True
Member at Large
Kendra Markwardt
Board Chair
Stephanie Sprecher
Member at Large
Kiki Blake
Vice Chair
Cody Blake
Member at Large
Shannon Rigali
Treasurer
Rachael Chadderdon
Member at Large
Annual Report
The Wyoming Food for Thought Project is an independent, local non-profit organization, focused on the concept of "Food Justice". Through our programs, we seek to forge partnerships and infuse the community with opportunities to access affordable and healthy food for everyone, regardless of socio-economic status.
The Wyoming Food for Thought Project was started in November 2012 as a solution to the holes in the hunger safety net. Led by Jamie Purcell, Executive Director, WFFTP seeks to work toward ending hunger as part of an overall community effort to alleviate poverty. We are looking for solutions to hunger on the local level, and by working with existing programs and organizations, the holes in the hunger safety net are shrinking.
With all the work that's been done in the realm of hunger and food access, there is still much to accomplish, but it starts today with you and the Wyoming Food for Thought Project.