Like so many others, Glenda is living from one paycheck to the next. And with grocery prices so high these days, that’s more challenging than ever. So this Thanksgiving, Glenda is particularly grateful for the walk-in pantry at the Classen Senior Center. The on-site pantry is a project of the Regional Food Bank [...]
Thanksgiving is often a time for big family gatherings. But when it's hard enough to put food on the table for a normal occasion, celebrations can be out of the question. Gathering for a meal with extended family can be especially challenging. That’s exactly what Kathy and her family are facing this Thanksgiving. [...]
Dolese Bros. Co. first forged their partnership with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in 2012, when a group of employees came to volunteer as a way to give back to the community. Pam Pettigrew, Dolese’s director of procurement, organized that first event. It was such a success, that the company has continued [...]
Janet has dealt with a lot of pain — physical and emotional — in her 72 years. Her husband died when they were in their 30s. Then she started dealing with serious health issues over the next few decades. On top of all that, there’s been family conflict. She says her sons often [...]
Vanessa looks tired. After decades of working with mentally ill patients in a group home, she was forced into early retirement due to health issues. Add the stress of tight finances, and it takes a toll. Vanessa lives alone in at the Classen Senior Center, with Social Security as her only income. She [...]
Roger spent his working life helping others as a social worker, counseling people with mental illness and other challenges. When he retired, he wanted to keep serving neighbors in need. So he signed up to volunteer with the Regional Food Bank. Three days a week, he drives a truck, picking up foods at [...]
When the Regional Food Bank needs volunteers, Chesapeake Energy is always ready to H.E.L.P. You can see it in their smiles … and on their T-shirts. H.E.L.P. stands for Helping Energize Local Progress, and it’s a key piece of the energy company’s commitment to the community. And a huge part of that community [...]
Doris, a teacher’s assistant in Oklahoma City, is a single mom of two boys — one in middle school and one in high school. And you know how growing boys can eat! Doris says it can be a struggle to keep food on the table, particularly in the summer when her kids no [...]
Children need good nutrition, but unfortunately, too many Oklahoma students don’t have the healthy foods they need at home. That’s one of the reasons for the Regional Food Bank’s School Pantry Program, made possible by your support. The program serves middle and high school students who live with hunger. The pantries are located [...]
