Oklahoma is now considered the number one state in the nation for childhood hunger. Families across our community are facing tough choices every day. Rising grocery prices and higher household expenses are stretching budgets to the breaking point, leaving many parents struggling to put healthy meals on the table. For children, the impact of hunger goes far beyond an empty stomach. It can affect their ability to learn in school, stay focused, and grow into healthy, thriving adults. No child should have to wonder where their next meal will come from, yet for too many families, that uncertainty is a daily reality. “Oklahoma Masons are proud to continue their more than 15-year support of the Oklahoma Food Banks and their Food for Kids campaign, which makes a difference in the lives of needy Oklahoma children who struggle with hunger every day,” according to John Logan, the Executive Director of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma.
Today, you have a powerful opportunity to make a difference. Thanks to a generous matching gift of $75,000 from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, every donation will go twice as far in helping children and families facing hunger.
The matched funds will go toward four key initiatives:
- Backpack Program – Kid-friendly, nutritious food for school children identified as food insecure
- School Pantry Program – Free food for chronically hungry middle and high school students after school and over weekends.
- Kids Cafés – After-school and break programs offering meals, snacks, tutoring, and mentorship.
- Summer Meals Program – Free meals and snacks for children up to age 18 during the summer months.
These programs are essential for children’s health, learning, and development.
Together, we can ensure more children have the nourishment they need to succeed and more families have the support they need during challenging times. Give today and help us turn compassion into meals, hope, and brighter futures for our neighbors in need.
Donating now will double your impact, helping ensure children have nutritious meals to start the school year strong!
