Food Insecurity in Eastern Oklahoma: The Facts Behind Hunger in Our Community
Hunger hides. It rarely looks the way people expect, and it touches more of our neighbors than most of us
With SNAP benefits temporarily paused due to the government shutdown, thousands of families are facing empty cupboards.
Your gift today helps provide food for neighbors suddenly left without support.
With SNAP benefits temporarily paused due to the government shutdown, thousands of families are facing empty cupboards.
Your gift today helps provide food for neighbors suddenly left without support.
Behind every number is a family who needs your help.
of those who access food pantries are fully employed.
people in Oklahoma are food insecure.
Every day in eastern Oklahoma, families must decide between paying rent and buying groceries. Children go to bed hungry. Seniors leave prescriptions unfilled so they can buy food.
It doesn’t have to be this way. There is enough food in our community for everyone. With the right resources, hunger is a problem we can solve together.
Hunger hides. It rarely looks the way people expect, and it touches more of our neighbors than most of us
The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is so thankful to Arvest Bank for their generous contribution to our cause. This
Meet Joaquinn Juarez-If you’ve spent time around our mobile markets or summer meals programs, you may already recognize Joaquinn. At
Headquarters – Tulsa
McAlester location
Please call in advance before visiting us to make sure the appropriate person is here to help you.
Please call in advance before visiting us to make sure the appropriate person is here to help you.
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With SNAP benefits temporarily paused due to the government shutdown, thousands of families are facing empty cupboards.
Your gift today helps provide food for neighbors suddenly left without support.