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 they need – cuts would mean individuals will face even more challenges to put food on the table and access health care.

“Grocery prices are already out of reach for too many of our neighbors facing hunger,” said Stacy Dykstra, CEO of the Regional Food Bank. “With the sustained high cost of food and health care, this is not the time to scale back essential programs that help families stay afloat. Families, seniors, veterans and children in our community work hard every day to build better lives – but they need a strong foundation to succeed. Access to food and health care is that foundation. Now is the time to come together to preserve and strengthen SNAP and Medicaid.”

“Our partner network continues to see a heightened need for food assistance, and we can’t fill the gap alone. We need strong public-private partnership, working together to solve the hunger crisis.”

Instead of weakening SNAP and Medicaid, Congress should protect these foundational programs and oppose budget cuts to SNAP and Medicaid in budget reconciliation legislation.

The Regional Food Bank stands ready to work with Oklahoma’s federal delegation on policies that support neighbors in Oklahoma to put food on the table and thrive. We urge Oklahomans to contact your lawmakers to advocate against proposals that would reduce funding for SNAP and Medicaid.

Take Action to Protect SNAP and Medicaid

Call Congress: 1-800-708-8229

  • You’ll hear this message when you dial:
    • Thanks for taking action to urge your senators to not take away food and health care from children, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. In a moment, you’ll be connected to your senator’s office. When someone answers, please tell them your name, the town/city you are from in the state, that you’re a constituent,
    • Urge the senator to vote NO on cuts to SNAP and Medicaid in a budget reconciliation bill that would hurt children, seniors and people with disabilities in your state.
  • If no one answers, leave a voicemail. Once you’re done, hang up and dial back to be connected to your other senator.

Tell Lawmakers: Protect SNAP!

The data in Feeding America’s most recent Map the Meal Gap report is clear: Hunger continues to affect every corner of our country—from bustling cities to rural towns. Yet, senators are considering spending cuts to critical nutrition programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is the nation’s most impactful hunger-relief program. Cutting these benefits means that it will be even harder for families and individuals to access the nutritious food we all need to thrive.

Urge your senators to protect SNAP to make it easier—not harder—for hardworking families to put food on the table.