McDonald’s recently hosted a special Breakfast Meet & Greet at Eagles Hope Transitions in Riverton, bringing coffee and a variety of breakfast sandwiches to the dedicated workers and board members—a small but meaningful way to show appreciation for the incredible efforts happening at Eagles Hope. While many residents were at work, food was set aside for them to enjoy later.
Devin Anderson, Director of Eagles Hope, shakes hands with Riverton McDonald’s Manager Shannon Rowles.
L to R: Armando, Devin, and Assistant Director, Shannon
Board member, Jack Schmidt visits with Riverton McDonald’s Manager Shannon Rowles and Craig Postel, Supervisor, McDonalds of Central Wyoming.
L to R: Board member, Jack Schmidt; Riverton McDonald’s Manager Shannon Rowles; Craig Postel, Supervisor, McDonalds of Central Wyoming; Will Hill of County 10.
Amidst the warm meal and conversation, talk turned to exciting renovations. Eagles Hope is transforming, with new flooring, heaters, and air conditioners being installed in the rooms. The long-awaited upgrade to the “dirt floor rooms” is finally happening this summer, which will allow them to house even more people. This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number [SLFRP005] awarded to the State of Wyoming by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
“Once our rooms are done, we’ll have space for six more people. At the end of all renovations, we’ll have space for a total of 20 people,” said Devin Anderson, who took on the director role in November but has been with Eagles Hope for over four years. Board member, Jack Schmidt praised Devin’s unique balance of strength and empathy—qualities that are essential in this line of work.
Devin also expressed appreciation for McDonald’s ongoing community engagement, saying, “Eating together brings us together.” That sentiment inspired McDonald’s to reintroduce a monthly breakfast drop-off at Eagles Hope, starting April 1st. Riverton McDonald’s Manager Shannon Rowles confirmed that they’ll be back on the first of every month, continuing a tradition of support and connection.
The morning wrapped up with lighthearted conversations, from the nostalgia of McDonald’s fries once being cooked in beef tallow to a much-needed lighting fix in the PlayPlace. Craig Postel, Supervisor at McDonald’s of Central Wyoming, personally ensured that the PlayPlace is now brightly lit, making it easier for parents to keep an eye on their kids.
As renovations at Eagles Hope continue, the organization remains a beacon of hope for those looking to rebuild their lives. With the support of businesses like McDonald’s, Fremont County is proving that community is about more than just geography—it’s about showing up for one another, one breakfast at a time.
