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Turning hunger into hope.
How we feed thousands of families in need each year.
Step 1 | Relationships
We started feeding the families of eastern Oklahoma more than four decades ago. Since then, we have built lasting relationships with farmers, retailers, and other members of our community. We provide at least 4 meals per $1 donated. With Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, your donation goes further this holiday season.
Step 2 | Nutritious Meals
We pride ourselves on being able to donate a healthy mix of shelf-stable groceries, fresh produce, and hot meals to insecure families in eastern Oklahoma. We source and deliver 2.7 million pounds of food every month to the most vulnerable populations in our area.
Step 3 | Distribution
We serve 24 counties across eastern Oklahoma, providing food to more than 600 food pantries and meal programs in the region. Eastern Oklahoma will soon have the nation’s high rate of food-insecure children. The 25+ million pounds of food we distribute annually is a necessity to end hunger.
Spread joy.
Fight hunger.
“My family is big. But if I had one wish for my family, it would be that we all have food to eat.”
— Zoey
Give joy to your neighbors in need.
Who will the Food Bank be helping this holiday season?
Families in need
60% of Oklahomans live paycheck to paycheck. While more than 50% of families who depend on the Food Bank are fully employed, our services provide much needed relief to parents struggling to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.
Children facing hunger
One in five kids in Oklahoma struggles daily with hunger, as we are the nation’s fifth most food-insecure state. The impact of a meal goes well beyond feeding bodies. When kids are fed, their hearts and futures are nourished. Every child deserves to experience the joy of the holiday season.
Seniors
Food insecurity is a major concern for people over the age of 65 in eastern Oklahoma. Around 10% of
seniors face hunger. Our Serving Seniors program delivers meals and groceries directly to those
in need.
*Data taken from the Census Bureau: The child poverty rate more than doubled, from 5.2% in 2021 to 12.4% in 2022.
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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.
© 2023 Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma