Hazel lived in Spencer for 30 years. Her husband, Floyd, partnered with Urban Harvest, a program of the Regional Food Bank, to provide a community garden there for 13 years. “He just always had the dream that he wanted to help feed people, so he decided on raising a garden and giving vegetables to [...]

Dawn has always worked and was able to afford what her family needed. She never expected to face hunger. But like so many other families, when the pandemic began, she lost her job. It didn’t take long before she couldn’t make ends meet. Dawn’s story is like so many stories here in Oklahoma of [...]

For several years, the Regional Food Bank hosted a fundraiser that celebrated local chefs by giving them a platform to share their unique dishes. The event’s success was largely due to the donation of food and talent by the restaurants, something that’s harder for them to do in the wake of the pandemic. “In [...]

Nutrition is essential for growing bodies and minds. But too many Oklahoma students don’t have the healthy foods they need at home. Thanks to generous donors like you, the Regional Food Bank’s School Pantry Program can support and nourish middle and high school students who live with hunger. Located on school grounds, school pantries [...]

Holly had a good job as a manager at a fast-food restaurant. But the combination of her pregnancy and the pandemic forced her to cut back on her hours. “Thankfully, I was able to work through the pandemic,” she says. But after she had her daughter Ivy, now 6 months old, Holly didn’t [...]

As summer comes to an end, thousands of children across Oklahoma head back to school. This season typically brings reunions with friends, plenty of laughter and, yes, homework. However, many parents struggle to afford basic necessities for their children. While attention is focused on buying notebooks, pencils and uniforms, children have limited access [...]