food insecurity

Muskogee resident Alyssa Raigoza, left, receives bags of food from Deborah Carment, the food pantry coordinator at the local First United Methodist Church, April 13, 2023. Food recipients line-up outside the church in their cars and have the produce items handed to them in a matter of minutes.

Health

Another relief program’s end returns some Oklahomans to food insecurity

Oklahoma Watch

The end to pandemic emergency relief food benefits has created a domino effect — longer pantry lines and limited stock on food bank shelves.

Education

Oklahoma students will see increased access to summer meals under omnibus bill

Elizabeth Caldwell

The omnibus package signed by President Joe Biden includes some stipulations that will make getting lunch easier for students in Oklahoma.

Health

Oklahoma nonprofit gets record-breaking grant to expand healthy food access in Tulsa and beyond

Elizabeth Caldwell

Communities in and around Tulsa that struggle with food security will soon see more fruits and veggies.

Boxes of produce are available to shoppers at The Urban Mission food pantry in Oklahoma City, which qualifies for donations from the USDA.

Oklahoma News

Oklahoma Food Banks Are Flush, But Choices Limited At Many Pantries

Oklahoma Watch

Food intake doubled at Oklahoma’s food banks over the past year – the result of a short-term federal program designed to buy up products from farmers who…