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Sept. 26, 2023 - A grant from the Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation will help fund the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's School Pantry Program at six Carter County schools this year. The School Pantry Program provides chronically hungry middle and high school students with food to sustain them after school and over the weekends and [...]

Sept. 13, 2023 – Learning can’t begin until hunger ends. Through Sept. 30, every donation to the Regional Food Bank’s Food for Kids Programs is matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $300,0000 thanks to the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, Chesapeake Energy, Mark and Beth Brewer, Dolese Bros. Corp, Energy Transfer, David Gorham, David and Lezlie Hudiburg [...]

Sept. 7, 2023 – Keeley White, director of community health programs at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, has been recognized as one of the country’s 40 Under 40 in Public Health in recognition of her work. The de Beaumont Foundation announced its Class of 2023 after reviewing nominations from hundreds of professionals working to benefit state or [...]

Aug. 31, 2023 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is pleased to announce that Stephanie Harris will join the organization on Sept. 5 as the chief impact officer. In her role, she will provide leadership in the areas of Childhood Hunger, Community Health, Community Connections, Network Management, Advocacy and Public Policy and the Regional [...]

August 24, 2023 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and Hunger Free Oklahoma are pleased to present the Townhall on Hunger on Wednesday, September 6. The Townhall will shed light on the pressing issues of food security and food sovereignty within indigenous communities. The event is open to [...]

Aug. 22, 2023 - Through Sept. 30, every donation to the Regional Food Bank’s Food for Kids Programs is matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $300,0000 thanks to the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, Chesapeake Energy, Mark and Beth Brewer, Dolese Bros. Corp, Energy Transfer, David Gorham, David and Lezlie Hudiburg and Marathon Oil. “We are honored [...]

Aug. 1, 2023 - Chronic food insecurity negatively impacts the physical, emotional and cognitive development of children. Through Sept. 30, every donation to the Regional Food Bank's Food for Kids Programs is matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $300,000 thanks to the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, Chesapeake Energy, Mark and Beth Brewer, Dolese Bros. Corp., Energy [...]

July 17, 2023 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is pleased to announce the 14 young professionals selected to join its Leadership Council Group IX. "The Regional Food Bank is incredibly proud to welcome this group of talented professionals," said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank.  "We are excited to [...]

Jul. 11, 2023 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma has announced the addition of five 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 is tasked with oversight over the operations, programs and administration of the organization. The [...]

June 5, 2023 - 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. "Summer [...]