Newsroom Archives - Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

21 10, 2025

Regional Food Bank Stands Ready to Support Oklahomans During Federal Government Shutdown and Potential SNAP Disruptions

Austin2025-10-21T13:41:17-05:00

Oct. 21, 2025 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, and its network of nearly 1,300 partners across central and western Oklahoma, stands ready to serve our neighbors impacted by the federal government shutdown. Oklahoma Human Servies recently reported federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be delayed beginning Saturday, Nov. 1. [...]

Regional Food Bank Stands Ready to Support Oklahomans During Federal Government Shutdown and Potential SNAP DisruptionsAustin2025-10-21T13:41:17-05:00

30 09, 2025

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Statement on Government Shutdown

Jarrod Ferguson2025-10-21T15:47:40-05:00

Oct. 21, 2025 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, and its network of nearly 1,300 partners across central and western Oklahoma, stands ready to serve our neighbors impacted by the federal government shutdown. Oklahoma Human Services recently reported federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be delayed beginning Saturday, [...]

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Statement on Government ShutdownJarrod Ferguson2025-10-21T15:47:40-05:00

24 09, 2025

$750,000 Walmart and Feeding America Grant to Help Expand Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Network Capacity

Audrey Johnson2025-09-24T16:08:17-05:00

Sept. 24, 2025 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma has been awarded a $750,000 Retail Capacity Grant from Walmart and Feeding America. This vital funding will directly help the organization bring more food to Oklahomans living with hunger. As one of only 13 food banks nationwide selected for this funding, the Regional Food Bank [...]

$750,000 Walmart and Feeding America Grant to Help Expand Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Network CapacityAudrey Johnson2025-09-24T16:08:17-05:00

28 08, 2025

Every Action Counts: End Hunger This September During Hunger Action Month

Audrey Johnson2025-08-28T10:51:19-05:00

Aug. 28, 2025 – This September, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is joining Feeding America and food banks nationwide for Hunger Action Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about hunger and inspiring action to end it. With the largest cuts to SNAP and Medicaid in history now signed into law, food and [...]

Every Action Counts: End Hunger This September During Hunger Action MonthAudrey Johnson2025-08-28T10:51:19-05:00

25 08, 2025

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Continues Annual Food for Kids Match Campaign

Audrey Johnson2025-08-25T10:15:01-05:00

Aug. 25, 2025 – Learning can’t begin until hunger ends. As thousands of Oklahoma children return to the classroom this month, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma wants to ensure that no child goes to school on an empty stomach. Through Sept. 30, every gift made to the Food for Kids Programs will be matched, [...]

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Continues Annual Food for Kids Match CampaignAudrey Johnson2025-08-25T10:15:01-05:00

21 08, 2025

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Seeking Applications for Kids Café Sites

Audrey Johnson2025-08-21T09:21:32-05:00

Aug. 21, 2025 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is seeking applications for new Kids Café Program sites to provide free meals and snacks at afterschool programs and during school breaks. "The Kids Café Program is an important hunger fighting tool across the Regional Food Bank's service area," said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer [...]

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Seeking Applications for Kids Café SitesAudrey Johnson2025-08-21T09:21:32-05:00

19 08, 2025

Regional Food Bank Welcomes New Members to The PLATE Collective

Audrey Johnson2025-08-19T14:31:21-05:00

Aug. 19, 2025 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is pleased to welcome 20 young professionals to its reimagined young professionals group, The PLATE Collective. “The Regional Food Bank is excited to welcome this diverse group of young professionals to the fight against hunger,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food [...]

Regional Food Bank Welcomes New Members to The PLATE CollectiveAudrey Johnson2025-08-19T14:31:21-05:00

1 08, 2025

Double Your Donation in the Fight Against Childhood Hunger with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Match

Austin2025-08-01T07:59:50-05:00

Aug. 1, 2025 – As childhood hunger continues to impact thousands of Oklahoma children, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is launching its annual Food for Kids Match campaign to ensure no child has to face the school day on an empty stomach. Through Sept. 30, every donation to the Regional Food Bank's Food for [...]

Double Your Donation in the Fight Against Childhood Hunger with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids MatchAustin2025-08-01T07:59:50-05:00

24 07, 2025

Five Named to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Board of Directors, New Officers Announced

Austin2025-07-24T09:09:23-05:00

July 24, 2025 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma has announced the addition of five new members to its Board of Directors. New leadership roles have also been announced for members of both the Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Directors. "On behalf of the Regional Food Bank, I want to extend my [...]

Five Named to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Board of Directors, New Officers AnnouncedAustin2025-07-24T09:09:23-05:00

9 07, 2025

Chip In and Chip Away at Hunger in Oklahoma on July 10

Austin2025-07-09T15:14:05-05:00

July 9, 2025 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma will participate in #ChipInChipAway on Thursday, July 10. This national day of giving focuses on the community, asking donors to give any amount they can to Chip In, Chip Away at Hunger in their neighborhoods. For so many people, the future holds financial uncertainty. The [...]

Chip In and Chip Away at Hunger in Oklahoma on July 10Austin2025-07-09T15:14:05-05:00