Sept. 6, 2022 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma will host U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas for a townhall to discuss the Farm Bill from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26. The Farm Bill impacts access to nutritious food for millions of people in America living with hunger. Included in the bill is [...]
Aug. 29, 2022 - A gift from Chesapeake Energy has boosted the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Food for Kids Match. Along with the donation, Chesapeake Energy is challenging other businesses and organizations to support the fight against childhood hunger in Oklahoma. All donations made through Sept. 30 to the Regional Food Bank's Food for [...]
Aug. 23, 2022 – Actor and musician John Stamos is coming back to Oklahoma City to join The Beach Boys, featuring Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, for a Sept. 24 concert at Civic Center Music Hall benefitting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Food for Kids Programs. "We are so excited John was able to [...]
Aug. 17, 2022 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma has announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors. Several members have also taken officer roles within the board. The Regional Food Bank’s Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Directors are tasked with oversight over the operations, programs and [...]
Aug. 1, 2022 - Chronic food insecurity negatively impacts the physical, emotional and cognitive development of children. Thanks to the annual Food for Kids Match, the public can double their impact on childhood hunger. Through Sept. 30, every donation to the Regional Food Bank's Food for Kids Programs is matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $205,000, thanks [...]
July 14, 2022 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is pleased to announce the 22 young professionals selected to join its Leadership Council Group VIII. "The Regional Food Bank is incredibly proud to welcome this group of talented young professionals," said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. "We are excited [...]
June 10, 2022 - America’s Band, The Beach Boys, featuring Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, will make a stop in Oklahoma City as part of their Sixty Years of the Sounds of Summer Tour to help raise money for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Food for Kids Programs. All net proceeds raised from this [...]
June 9, 2022 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma received 610,692 pounds of food and $32,118 in donations during the 30th National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The drive returned May 14 following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Oklahomans were asked to leave a bag of nonperishable [...]
May 26, 2022 - For too many Oklahoma children, the end of school means months of wondering whether they will have enough food to eat. Thanks to the Regional Food Bank's Summer Feeding Program any child, 18 and under, can receive free, nutritious meals and snacks all summer long across central and western Oklahoma. "The [...]
May 2, 2022 - Volunteers are needed to help sort food donations Saturday, May 14 during the 30th National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The drive benefits the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and its partners in 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma. On May 14, letter carriers will collect [...]
