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What We Do

And how we do it

We have been feeding the families of Eastern Oklahoma since 1981. Since then, we have built lasting relationships with farmers, retailers, and other members of the community. We provide at least 4 meals for $1. The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma distributes a lot of food. Last year, the Food Bank provided nearly 25 million meals to families throughout the 24 counties we serve. As we continue the fight against hunger in eastern Oklahoma, we will need to provide thousands more meals to meet the increased need.

Food is rescued or donated.

Food is delivered to the Food Bank.

Volunteers sort and package food.

Food Bank distributes to food pantries, feeding programs, and those in need.

Food goes to waste at every stage of food production and distribution

from farmers to packers and shippers, from manufacturers to retailers to our homes. Nearly 40% of all food in America is wasted. The Food Bank partners with food manufacturers, grocery stores, restaurants, farmers, and our community to rescue food and deliver it to our food pantries and feeding partners throughout eastern Oklahoma.

Where our food comes from

Rescued & Donated

Food is donated from local distributors, businesses, food drives, and farmers.

Purchased

The Food Bank uses its purchasing power to buy food at a low cost.

Given through federal programs

The USDA provides food to the Food Bank.

How Food Bank stretches your dollar

Food Bank makes the most of your donation because of our relationships with farmers and grocers.

$1 = 4 meals

Let’s say a single jar of peanut butter costs $5.46. You could spend that money on a single jar, or you could donate $5.46. With those funds, Food Bank can source 4 jars of peanut butter because of our nonprofit status and community relationships.

Food Bank leverages its relationships, bringing in more food per dollar than most nonprofits.

Who our food helps

Food is distributed through:

Agency Partners

To 600+ food pantries and feeding programs throughout 24 counties in eastern Oklahoma.

Community Distribution

The Food Bank offers a monthly distribution at their Tulsa location for neighbors in need.

Rural outreach

The Food Bank provides food to Oklahoma families that live in food deserts.

Food for kids

Food is distributed to thousands of kids through school pantries and programs.

Direct service

Seniors, veterans and families are served through specialized direct service programs.

Holiday distribution events

The Food Bank provides thousands of holiday meals each year for Oklahoma families in need.

The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma serves 24 counties throughout eastern Oklahoma.

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Who we impact

Together, we are fighting hunger and feeding hope for thousands of our neighbors in need. Here’s what we provided from July 2021 to June 2022.

24,898,875

Pounds of Food Distributed

1,843,393

Neighbor Visits

21,144,342

Partner Agency Meals

656,992

Food For Kids Meals

515,159

Senior Program Meals

84,065

Veteran Program Meals

692,945

Mobile Pantry Meals

74,876

Drive-Through Meals

200,457

Farmers’ Market Meals

163,608

Culinary Meals

5,800

Volunteers

659

SNAP Applications

28,229

Volunteer Hours

Headquarters – Tulsa

  • 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.

Helpful Links

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Board Portal

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