Give now to help end hunger

Every $1 you give provides at least 4 meals to hungry members of your community.

The Food Bank serves your neighbors throughout eastern Oklahoma

Children

During the school year, 60% of Oklahoma students qualify for free or reduced school meal programs including 75% of Tulsa Public School students.

Families

Nearly 1 in 6 Oklahomans struggles daily with food insecurity. Your donation provides much-needed relief to parents who must choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table. 

Seniors

Food insecurity is a major concern for people above the age of 65 in Oklahoma. Our Serving Seniors program delivers groceries directly to those who need food.

Veterans

Hunger deeply affects our nation’s veterans. One in four active-duty service members are food insecure and one in six do not seek support because of the stigma.

Your support provides nutritious food to people who need it.

Your donation to the Food Bank benefits us all

Eastern Oklahoma is one of the nation’s most food-insecure areas for children, but we’re committed to reducing the food-insecurity rate for children from 16.7% to 10%.

Up to 11% of Oklahoma seniors face hunger daily. Your support helps provide meals to Oklahoma’s fastest growing demographic.

With 110,000 military veterans living in the Food Bank’s service area, many veterans and their families are also food insecure.

Lower your taxable income. As a 501(c)(3) organization, any financial contribution you make to the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is tax-deductible.
Give directly toward hunger relief. Rest assured that your donation feeds hungry people and covers both the cost of food and distribution to those in need. 
Support food pantries. The Food Bank provides food to more than 600 pantries throughout eastern Oklahoma.

Give to the Food Bank in a way that works for you

Hunger is a solvable problem, especially when we work together and invest in new ways to fund programs in our communities.

Monthly donations

Commit to giving a certain amount each month.

Planned giving

Shape your own legacy and establish a gift that will benefit the Food Bank after your lifetime.

Employer match

Use the search tool to find out if your company matches employee donations.

Give through your IRA

If you’re age 70 ½ or older, you can contribute from your retirement account directly to the Food Bank.

Tribute giving

Recognize and celebrate people and events that are important to you by helping to end hunger.

Tax-deductible items

Explore other ways you can support our mission to help fight hunger in Oklahoma.

For more information, contact John Sanders at 918-936-4543.

How we feed thousands of families in need

The Food Bank has been feeding the families of eastern Oklahoma since 1981.

The USDA projects that our community will become the nation’s most food-insecure area for children, so the 28 million pounds of food we deliver annually are necessary to end hunger in Oklahoma.

As we continue the fight against hunger in the 24 counties we serve in eastern Oklahoma, we will need to provide thousands of more meals to meet the increased need.

Step 1: Build relationships. Since 1981, we have been feeding families in eastern Oklahoma and building lasting relationships with farmers, retailers, and other members of our community.
Step 2: Focus on fresh fruits and vegetables. Our goal is to provide a healthy mix of shelf-stable groceries, fresh produce, and hot meals. Last year, fresh produce made up 45% of our distributed food.
Step 3: Partner with food pantries. We serve 24 counties across eastern Oklahoma by providing 28 million pounds of food to more than 500 food pantries or feeding programs at little or no cost.

Other ways to donate

There are many ways to make a financial donation to support our mission. To donate by mail, make your check payable to the Foodbank of Eastern Oklahoma and send your check to:

Foodbank of Eastern Oklahoma
ATTN: Donor Services
1304 N. Kenosha Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74106

Neighborhood News

Hunger hides, but people go hungry every day. Find out how we’re serving neighbors in your community as we work together to end hunger in eastern Oklahoma.

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma at Tulsa University Pantry

Call: 918-585-2800
Fax: 918-585-2862
1304 N. Kenosha Avenue,
Tulsa, OK 74106
Hours: M – F 8:00 – 4:30

McAlester location

Call: 918-429-7755
Fax: 918-585-2862
2119 N. Main Street,
McAlester, OK 74501
Hours: M – F 8:00 – 4:30

Please call in advance before visiting us to make sure the appropriate person is here to help you.

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