Laurie Sullivan, who walks through the Classen Senior Center Pantry with her adorable 2-year-old granddaughter, knows about blessings. But lately, things have been a little tough. The loving grandmother used to work two jobs, but a back injury made it impossible to remain employed. She briefly experienced homelessness and found refuge at a [...]

Grace recently moved to Oklahoma, and it’s been a difficult adjustment for her. She briefly experienced homelessness, which is never easy, but she also has to contend with serious health problems. She had open-heart surgery two years ago and is still recovering. She also struggles with lupus and diabetes, which means that she [...]

Cindy has lived in Oklahoma her whole life. A member of the Choctaw Nation, she has a full-time job working in a mail room and print shop. But making ends meet remains challenging, even with full-time work and food benefits. She worries over each dollar. “I'm from the Choctaw tribe, and we do [...]

Donna, 64, lives with her son and two grandsons. Money has been tight since they lost their extra pandemic-era SNAP benefits. Their household only receives $23 every month to support the whole family. Donna is retired and recently began receiving Social Security income, which helps, but with two growing boys, it’s not nearly [...]