Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies has scheduled multiple mobile pantries across the state to help alleviate the food insecurity brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, including one in Powell on Saturday.

A mobile pantry will distribute food to those in need from 1-3 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of the Cabre Gym at Northwest College, 231 W. Sixth St. A total of 300 boxes of non-perishable food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, according to Park County Public Health officials.

“Many of our neighbors are still unemployed or have lost a significant portion of their wages,” Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies said in a press release, adding, “We are doing everything we can to ensure all our citizens have access to the most basic of needs: food.”

Dedicated to keeping staff, volunteers, partners, and the public safe, the nonprofit is providing drive-through mobile pantries which include pre-packaged food in boxes that volunteers place in vehicles so that social distancing is maintained while serving the public.

Anyone affected by the COVID-19 crisis is welcomed, and encouraged, to utilize any of the mobile pantries. Each household will receive a box of shelf-stable items, a bag of fresh produce and a bag of protein products.

“When picking up food at our Drive-thru Mobile Pantries, please have space in your vehicle cleared before you arrive. We need enough room for at least one week’s worth of food for a family of four,” said Samantha Maxfield, program representative for the Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies. Public health said to clear a 4 foot by 4 foot area in the vehicle. Attendees are asked to enter the parking lot on North Beckman Street, from Seventh Street.

Residents picking up for another household are asked to bring the appropriate completed and signed proxy form, available at wyomingfoodbank.org/mobile-pantries-wyoming.

The Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies will also make a stop in Worland in August, with a mobile pantry from 1-3 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the Washakie County Fairgrounds, 501 15 Mile Road.

Additional mobile pantries are planned in Sheridan, Moorcroft, Rawlins, Cheyenne, Buffalo, Kaycee and other communities throughout August. Dates, times, or locations may change due to weather or logistical concerns, so check Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies’ website for more information and for any updates at wyomingfoodbank.org/mobile-pantries-wyoming.

Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, to help with food distribution, and to help clean up at some of these events. To register as a volunteer, contact Myriam at 307-232-4020.