Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Archives - Tulsa Flyer

Volunteers prepare meals for the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma summer meal program on June 8, 2026. Around 60% of students rely on free or reduced meals during the school year, according to a press release. — Credit: Libby Hobbs / Tulsa Flyer

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is grappling with record fuel costs as it races to feed kids this summer

by Libby Hobbs June 12, 2026June 11, 2026

Demand for free food is higher than ever for Oklahoma families. So are the fuel costs for organizations trying to meet the need.

Volunteers distribute produce during Food on the Move's food festival held Oct. 28, 2025, at The Common Good. — Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer

Here’s how far Oklahoma’s emergency food bank funding will go. TL;DR not far.

by Libby Hobbs November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is getting around $2.3 million in state emergency funding, but the CEO says the money won’t last long.

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