Students Against Hunger
The Students Against Hunger program aims to empower students across central and western Oklahoma to join the fight against hunger in their communities. This program encourages students from elementary to university levels to learn about food insecurity and take action by participating in an annual competition to see which school can raise the most donations.
Since 2002, hundreds of Oklahoma schools have participated in this program, raising enough food and funds to help provide more than 7.4 million meals to Oklahomans living with hunger.
This year’s Students Against Hunger initiative will be taking place from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026!
It takes everyone to achieve the Regional Food Bank’s vision of an Oklahoma where no one goes hungry. Join the fight today!
Classroom Tools
The community Food Experience by the Atlanta Community Food Bank challenges people to understand the barriers to food security. Players must acquire enough food and get home by the end of the day, utilizing only community resources.
Spent, by the Urban Ministry of Durham, is a virtual decision-making experience where the player’s goal is to make it through the end of the month and still have enough money to pay their bills. How will you face the tough choices that life throws your way?
What is a food and fund drive and how does it work?
Help fight hunger in Oklahoma by raising food and monetary donations for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's School Pantry Program.
Traditional food drives are a great way for you to support the fight against hunger. Donations received through food drives are often used to help stock school pantries throughout the Regional Food Bank's service area.
We highly encourage the "Fund" part of your Food & Fund Drive, because for every dollar donated, the Regional Food Bank helps provide three meals to the community.
If you choose to raise funds, we can create a personalized online giving page for your team. You can customize the page with a unique campaign name, a photo of your choice, a compelling description and a fundraising goal. This is a great option for those who may want to donate but do not have the time to visit the grocery store. You can share your giving link anywhere: on your Facebook, website or through a school email.
- Register here to provide us with all the information to get your drive started.
- Download the Students Against Hunger Planning Guide for more detailed step-by-step guidance on how to best execute your drive.
- Spread the word! Set your goal and work towards earning the Students Against Hunger Award. Utilize the marketing resources below to help spread awareness of your drive.
- All food donations stock the shelves of your school pantry. If you do not have a school pantry, we will pair you with a Regional Food Bank partner near your school.
- Celebrate your success! Thank your donors for their generosity and share the impact your drive made on the community.
Marketing Resources
Volunteers like you are essential to providing food for Oklahomans living with hunger.
Register your school group to volunteer with us!
If you live outside the Oklahoma City Metroplex, we still encourage your students to volunteer at their local pantry. You can find our partner agency nearest to you here.
Students Against Hunger Award
By registering to host a Food & Fund Drive, your school will be eligible to receive the Students Against Hunger Award. Awards are given for the most meals provided by a school in their size category.
New this year!
We are introducing new school size categories, meaning there will be up to four possible award winners.
Most Meals Raised:
A combination of the number of pounds and dollars raised.
- Less than 200 students.
- 200 to 400 students.
- More than 400 students.
- Overall
Winning schools will receive one WhataSwag Bundle each plus all participating students in the winning schools will receive free food coupons and a Whataburger swag item.
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 school year winner, Bishop McGuinness High School, for raising 99,013 meals!
Thank you to Whataburger for sponsoring the Students Against Hunger program!
Questions? Contact Us:
Amelia Landry
Event Manager
Email: alandry@rfbo.org
Call or Text: 405-600-3175
