Hulett Blessings in a Backpack Receives Holiday Donations

Community members and local organizations contributed food and funds to support the program.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Hulett Blessings in a Backpack program in Wyoming has expressed gratitude for the numerous donations of food and money received from the community during the recent holiday season. The program was able to provide food for local students during the 18 days they were out of school, as well as items to make a nice holiday dinner.

Why it matters

The Blessings in a Backpack program helps address food insecurity among students in the Hulett community by providing them with meals and groceries when school is not in session. The outpouring of support from local businesses, organizations, and individuals demonstrates the community's commitment to supporting this important initiative.

The details

The Hulett Blessings in a Backpack program received donations from a variety of sources, including Neiman Enterprises, the GHCC and Hulett Student Council, Hulett Lions Club, PREC Foundation, WY Hunger Initiative, and individual donors Jeff and Reneé Carrier and Betsy Mahoney. These contributions allowed the program to purchase food and provide for local students during the holiday break.

  • Students received food for the 18 days they were out of school.

The players

Hulett Blessings in a Backpack

A program that provides food assistance to students in the Hulett, Wyoming community when school is not in session.

Neiman Enterprises

A local business that donated to the Blessings in a Backpack program.

GHCC and Hulett Student Council

Local organizations that contributed to the Blessings in a Backpack program.

Hulett Lions Club

A community organization that donated to the Blessings in a Backpack program.

PREC Foundation

A foundation that provided funding to the Blessings in a Backpack program.

WY Hunger Initiative

A statewide organization that supported the Blessings in a Backpack program in Hulett.

Jeff and Reneé Carrier

Individual donors who contributed to the Blessings in a Backpack program.

Betsy Mahoney

An individual donor who supported the Blessings in a Backpack program.

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The takeaway

The Hulett community's support for the Blessings in a Backpack program demonstrates the power of local collaboration and generosity in addressing food insecurity among students. This program's success highlights the importance of community-driven initiatives that provide essential resources to those in need.