What are family boxes?
Across the state, food bank partner programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters, have seen a dramatic increase in the number of households requesting assistance as more and more Oklahomans struggle to make ends meet.
Sadly, the need is even greater during the summer months – utility bills soar and children are out of school and without access to the school breakfast and lunch programs.
The Regional Food Bank has received a grant to purchase additional food and household products to meet the
increased demand. Emergency Family Boxes, containing food and household products, are designed to provide
short-term relief for low-income families.
A typical food box may contain:
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A typical household product box may contain:
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How much additional food and household product is it?
The Regional Food Bank will distribute an additional 3.8 million pounds of food (136,837 boxes) and 697,867 pounds of household products (68,418 boxes) in upcoming summer months.
Why does the Food Bank need help?
We can’t do it alone! An additional 51 pallets – or 2,440 boxes a day must be assembled by Food Bank volunteers six days a week. And, that’s over and above our normal volunteer work!
Individual Volunteer
No appointment neccessary for individuals to volunteer Monday - Saturday from
9 a.m.- noon |
Group VolunteersWe ask that groups of 5 or more people schedule an appointment to volunteer. Please fill out this form, and email it to Jamie Treadaway at volunteer@regionalfoodbank.org or call 405-600-3154. |
Or, make an evening appointment to volunteer Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is located just north of Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City at 3355 S. Purdue.
