Food for Seniors Resources

In order to better assist you with our Food for Seniors Programs, the Regional Food Bank has developed this page as a resource. Thank you for your ongoing partnership with the Regional Food Bank to better support Oklahoma seniors.

Senior Servings Program
Sarah Edgin
sedgin@rfbo.org
405-600-3198

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Meghan Hatfield
mhatfield@rfbo.org
405-600-3164

Senior Congregate Program
Sarah Edgin
sedgin@rfbo.org
405-600-3198

Senior Hunger in America

  • Oklahoma currently ranks 12th in the nation for food insecurity among older adults. After a lifetime of hard work, many living on fixed incomes don’t have the resources to afford rent, utilities, medical bills, prescriptions and purchase groceries. It is anticipated that as the boomer generation continues to retire and age, more Oklahoma seniors are going to need our help.
  • We know that far too many senior households are forced to make the impossible choice between food and medical care or medication. This is especially dire as older adults are regularly consuming lower quantities of key nutrients and are at an increased risk of having a chronic health condition, including diabetes (74%), congestive heart failure (71%), heart attack (64%), asthma (78%), and depression (262%). We also know that senior individuals who are disabled or identify as Black or Hispanic, are more than twice as likely to be food insecure.
  • Less than half of eligible senior citizens are enrolled and receiving SNAP benefits (formerly Food Stamps) – making assistance programs for SNAP enrollment even more critical for seniors.
  • The Regional Food Bank is committed to mitigating the adverse effects of food insecurity among senior citizens by offering healthy food options through the Food for Seniors Programs and program partners.
  • For more information about senior hunger, please see The State of Senior Hunger Executive Summary and The State of Senior Hunger Full Report.

Local Community Resources

Click a program below to access program documents, reporting links and resources.

The Senior Servings Program goal is to provide nutrition assistance to food-insecure seniors 60 and older who have difficulty preparing homecooked meals due to physical mobility or cognition issues. Qualified seniors may receive up to 12 frozen meals prepared in Hope’s Kitchen with senior nutrition in mind. Meals can be prepared using a microwave or oven. Variety of meals, including breakfast and lunch or dinner, are available to order. For additional assistance, please contact Sarah Edgin, senior programs coordinator, at 405-600-3198 or sedgin@rfbo.org.

Food Pantry Partners

Non-Food Pantry Partners

CSFP is a federal program aimed at improving the health of low-income seniors aged 60 and up by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. Qualified seniors receive a 30 pound food box once a month with commodity food items such as pasta, canned meats, canned fruits and vegetables, cheese, milk, fruit juice and cereal For additional assistance, please contact Meghan Hatfield, program administration coordinator, at 405-600-3164 or mhatfield@rfbo.org.

CSFP Information

CSFP Documents

CSFP Trainings

Senior Congregate Program meal site partners of the Regional Food Bank have the ability to access and place orders from the Regional Food Bank’s online inventory platform for use of senior meal creation. Program partners are required to place orders at least once every six months, maintain food safety guidelines and submit an annual report. For additional assistance, please contact Sarah Edgin, senior programs coordinator, at 405-600-3198 or sedgin@rfbo.org.

Program Training and Documents