Change doesn’t happen overnight, especially at the federal level. But regularly showing up, building relationships, and sharing real stories from Oklahomans are the actions that ultimately move the needle. In the spirit of this approach, earlier this month Hunger Free Oklahoma (HFO) organized a powerful trip to Washington, D.C. for several of our partners. Our group met with members of Congress and their staff to discuss the urgent need to address food insecurity in our state and across the...| Hunger Free Oklahoma
Hunger Free Oklahoma and our 400+ partners across the state witness the reality of food insecurity every day. Food insecurity is not a theoretical issue; it is a lived experience for millions of Americans. The decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to end the annual Household Food Security Reports is deeply troubling and undermines decades of progress in understanding and addressing hunger in our communities.| Hunger Free Oklahoma
Today, Ryan Walters put out an email to Oklahoma parents informing them that every child in Oklahoma should have access to no-cost school meals. While we share the end goal, we do not agree it can be achieved by this proposed approach.| Hunger Free Oklahoma