Hunger is a reality for millions of Americans, including countless families and individuals in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Food Bank (OCFB) stands as a beacon of hope in the fight against food insecurity, providing vital assistance to those in need.
According to Feeding America, over 400,000 people in Oklahoma County, including 120,000 children, face food insecurity. This means they lack consistent access to enough nutritious food to live a healthy life.
Since its founding in 1981, the OCFB has been dedicated to providing food and support to those struggling with hunger. Their mission is to "End Hunger. Feed Hope. Build Community."
The OCFB distributes food through a network of over 1,500 partner agencies, including food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens. In 2022, they provided over 50 million pounds of food to those in need.
In addition to food distribution, the OCFB offers education programs on nutrition and healthy eating. They also advocate for policies that address the root causes of hunger.
The OCFB believes that ending hunger requires addressing its underlying causes, such as poverty and unemployment. They provide workforce development programs and other initiatives to help people achieve economic stability.
The OCFB employs a variety of strategies to combat hunger in Oklahoma City:
Emily, a single mother of two, was struggling to make ends meet when she turned to the OCFB for help. Through their mobile food pantry program, she was able to get food for her family and connect with resources to help her find a job.
John, a senior citizen on a fixed income, was facing food insecurity. The OCFB provided him with food assistance and connected him with a nutrition program that helped him manage his dietary needs.
The OCFB partnered with a local community center to start a community garden. Residents were able to grow their own food, reducing their reliance on food pantries and promoting healthy eating habits.
Hunger has devastating consequences for individuals and communities:
Addressing hunger benefits not only those in need but also the entire community:
The Oklahoma City Food Bank is a lifeline for thousands of people in Oklahoma City, providing critical food assistance and working to address the root causes of hunger. By supporting the OCFB and other hunger-fighting organizations, we can build a community where everyone has access to the nutritious food they need to thrive.
Category | Number of People |
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Households | 160,110 |
Children | 119,830 |
Elderly | 18,590 |
Agency Type | Number of Agencies |
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Food Pantries | 750 |
Shelters | 200 |
Soup Kitchens | 300 |
Mobile Food Pantries | 100 |
Year | Pounds of Food Distributed |
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2019 | 43 million |
2020 | 50 million |
2021 | 58 million |
2022 | 52 million |
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