Wyoming WIC Program

Hello! My name is Hunter Ostrem, and I am the WIC Technician in Albany County, Wyoming. If you haven’t seen my face, you’ve certainly heard my voice and seen my WIC recipes, as I do a lot of our social media, including our series! I have been with WIC for a year now, and I can hardly believe how quickly it has gone, but you know the saying, “time flies when you’re having fun.” Every day at WIC is a new adventure, and I am incredibly grateful for our amazing team and the opportunity to help the participants we serve every day.

I grew up in Casper, but moved to Laramie to pursue a degree in political science. After I graduated with my Bachelor’s, I was so in love with Laramie that I decided to stay. I spent several years working in the auto repair industry before finding my place at WIC. I love Wyoming, and Laramie in particular, for our culture of caring for our neighbors and our proximity to nature.

In August of 2025, I married the love of my life, Kayla. Our little family currently consists of the two of us and our two cats, Acorn and Gnocchi. Outside of work, you can find me having dinners and D&D game nights with friends, going camping, volunteering at my church, or curling up with my wife and our cats and playing a video game or a board game. A fun fact that most people don’t know about me is that I unironically love sea shanties, and I often listen to them while I clean!

It is a pleasure to meet you, and even more of a pleasure to serve the great people of Wyoming.

Each month, Wyoming WIC highlights new community resources for you and your family 🥳 This month, we’re highlighting community organizations across Wyoming who are working to help families have a holiday meal this Thanksgiving. 🦃 From community meals to meal baskets, these folks can help your family have an unforgettable holiday! 🧡

Star Valley families: Check out the Angel Tree program put on by Bank of Star Valley! This program can help make the holidays special for you and your family 💚🎅🏻

Happy Halloween from our families to yours! 🎃👻 Wishing your family a night full of cute costumes and happy memories. However you're celebrating, we're glad to be part of your village. Have a safe and spooky time! 🧡

How did you and your family celebrate? Let us know in the comments below! 💭

Nutritious foods, happy moods, and a sisterly attitude! 🎃 Danielle as Linda & Jorden as Gayle. Happy Halloween from the Casper WIC clinic!

We know our WIC families want to make the best choices for their children 🧡 Some people may be worried about sugar and sweets, especially around Halloween! 🎃 But treats like these should be sweet, not spooky, and absolutely can be with just a few simple tips:

🍬 When your kids get home from trick-or-treating, let them have as much as they like
🍫 After a couple days of doing this, serve the candy at meals as dessert or at snack times
🍭 As long as your kids can follow the rules, they get to control their own stash
🥛 Serve candy with a glass of milk

📲 Read more here: https://ellynsatterinstituteinc.learnworlds.com/blog/sticky-topic-halloween-candy

Albany County families: the last day to sign up for a Thanksgiving Basket is TOMORROW, Friday, October 30th! Check out the flyer for more info and help your family have a happy Holiday season! 🦃

Star Valley families: check out the coat drive happening NOW! Stay warm out there ❄