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28 08, 2025

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

2025-08-28T10:51:19-05:00

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 Month2025-08-28T10:51:19-05:00
25 08, 2025

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

2025-08-25T10:15:01-05:00

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 Campaign2025-08-25T10:15:01-05:00
21 08, 2025

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Seeking Applications for Kids Café Sites

2025-08-21T09:21:32-05:00

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 Sites2025-08-21T09:21:32-05:00
19 08, 2025

Regional Food Bank Welcomes New Members to The PLATE Collective

2025-08-19T14:31:21-05:00

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 Collective2025-08-19T14:31:21-05:00
1 08, 2025

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

2025-08-01T07:59:50-05:00

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 Match2025-08-01T07:59:50-05:00
24 07, 2025

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

2025-07-24T09:09:23-05:00

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 Announced2025-07-24T09:09:23-05:00
9 07, 2025

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

2025-07-09T15:14:05-05:00

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 102025-07-09T15:14:05-05:00
13 06, 2025

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to Provide More Than 760,000 Meals for Oklahomans Living with Hunger

2025-06-13T09:08:25-05:00

June 13, 2025 - Thanks to the generosity of Oklahomans, letter carriers across the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's service area collected 503,291 pounds of food during the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The drive, which was presented by the American Fidelity Foundation and OG&E, also collected $118,454 in donations. During the drive, Oklahomans were [...]

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to Provide More Than 760,000 Meals for Oklahomans Living with Hunger2025-06-13T09:08:25-05:00
10 06, 2025

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Urges the Senate to Support Working Families and Oppose Reductions to Food Assistance and Health Care Access

2025-06-26T10:23:42-05:00

Lawmakers are trying to cut SNAP benefits. Tell Congress: Protect SNAP! June 10, 2025 - The Regional Food Bank urges the Senate to reject proposals that would reduce funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. When these programs are strong, they help families in Oklahoma get the resources [...]

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Urges the Senate to Support Working Families and Oppose Reductions to Food Assistance and Health Care Access2025-06-26T10:23:42-05:00
2 06, 2025

Free Meals and Snacks Available for Children All Summer Long through the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program

2025-06-02T09:53:37-05:00

June 2, 2025 - Free meals and snacks are available for Oklahoma children all summer through the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program. Visit rfbo.org/summermeals to discover sites throughout the organization’s 53-county service area. A gift from Love's Travel Stops is helping the Regional Food Bank increase access to more children in central [...]

Free Meals and Snacks Available for Children All Summer Long through the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program2025-06-02T09:53:37-05:00
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