Dec. 12, 2022 – The holidays are the perfect time to double the impact of your donation to help fight hunger in Oklahoma. Through Jan. 15, all donations to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Holiday Match are doubled, up to $350,000, thanks to presenting sponsor APMEX and the Cresap Family Foundation. KOCO 5 News, official television sponsor of the Holiday Match, will feature the impact of Holiday Match donations throughout the match.

The holiday season is typically a time of celebration and joy, but the holidays can also lead to stress, especially for Oklahomans living with hunger. On top of the supply chain issues and inflation, as the weather gets colder, some Oklahomans are forced to choose between purchasing food or paying their utility bills.

“Supporting the Regional Food Bank allows us to see the difference that one person, one program or one donation can make for positive change. The holiday season, especially, reminds us of all there is to be thankful for and we encourage everyone to participate and provide some hope for the holidays.” Said John Cresap, president of the Cresap Family Foundation.

The donations can act as a lifeline to Oklahomans living with hunger like Colleen. She has experienced homelessness on and off for the last several months after leaving a bad relationship. She now stays in an RV in Oklahoma City with no power or water. She uses SNAP benefits to purchase food, but also relies on Regional Food Bank partners when her food runs out each month.

“I’m not used to being in this position. It’s hard,” Colleen said. “Without the pantry, I wouldn’t be here. I’ve depended solely on that pantry for food when I didn’t have any.”

Make an impact this holiday season by making a tax-deductible donation at rfbo.org/give or by call 405-600-3161.

Donations may also be mailed to:

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Holiday Match
P.O. Box 270968
Oklahoma City, OK, 73137-0968