One in four children in Oklahoma lives in a household struggling to put food on the table. But thanks to the support of friends like you, we’re addressing that problem in multiple ways, including the Backpack Program. When school is in session, the Backpack Program — part of the Food for Kids Program — provides [...]
“Help, I am hungry and can’t find any place open for food.” At the Regional Food Bank, we’ve heard variations on that plea thousands of times over the decades. But in recent years, we see it more often on our social media pages, particularly Facebook. Debra, a senior on a limited income, left that very [...]
TeAnna’s children — Ray, Lincoln and Elijah — typically get balanced meals every day from their school ... and usually some snacks to bring home for the weekend. But when schools close for summer vacation, the boys face a personal hunger crisis of their own. TeAnna lives on a limited budget, and sometimes near the [...]
Want to generate enthusiasm — and big results for a good cause? Look no further than your local schools. For the 16th straight year, students of all ages throughout central and western Oklahoma joined forces for the annual Students Against Hunger Food and Fund Drive. Together, students raised tons of food and thousands of dollars [...]
