The Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center (WYSAC), in partnership with One22 Resource Center, Hole Food Rescue, and the Jackson Hole Food Collaborators, conducted the 2026 Teton County Food Assessment to understand better food access, affordability, food insecurity, and use of food assistance among Teton County households.<\/p>\n
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The assessment combined a countywide household survey with six focus groups to provide both population-level estimates and additional context about residents\u2019 experiences accessing and affording food. The survey examined food insecurity, financial strain, use of community food resources, barriers to food assistance, transportation and affordability, and the factors households consider when purchasing food.<\/p>\n
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Overall, 11.8% of Teton County households experienced food insecurity during the past 12 months, including 5.6% that experienced very low food security. Food-related financial strain was more common, with 25.4% of households reporting that they cut back on other expenses or paid bills late to afford food. The assessment also found differences in food insecurity across household groups and highlighted the role of local food resources in supporting households experiencing food-related hardship.<\/p>\n
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The full report provides detailed survey findings, focus group findings, methodology, survey item frequency tables, outreach materials, and open-ended responses. Please direct questions about the survey to wysac.src@uwyo.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n