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Hunger Free Oklahoma Secures $14.2 Million Grant to Increase Access to Fruits and Vegetables in Oklahoma Food Deserts
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that Hunger Free Oklahoma is the recipient of the largest recorded Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) grant.
The Elections Are Over: What Now?
The Elections Are Over: What Now? by Nick Battles, Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow November 21, 2022 The TV ads have stopped. The billboards are coming down. The unsolicited text messages and calls have slowed (or switched topics, at least). The 2022...
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (November 2022)
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist November 21, 2022 Election Results The Oklahoma...
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (October 2022)
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist October 24, 2022 Federal Public Health Emergency...
White House Conference Sets the Stage for Anti-Hunger Work
White House Conference Sets the Stage for Anti-Hunger Work A Reflection from HFO's Executive Director Chris Bernard October 24, 2022 On September 28, I had the honor of representing Hunger Free Oklahoma at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and...
Hunger Free Oklahoma commitment to expand access to affordable food highlighted at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
“Congress took an important step yesterday to combat childhood hunger with the announcement of an agreement to protect access to school and summer meals through the introduction of the bipartisan Keep the Kids Fed Act by Senate Committee on Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR), along with House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA 03) and Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (R NC-5).
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (September 2022)
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy September 22, 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health We are extremely proud and honored to share that...
Afterschool Meals Help Fill the Gap
Afterschool Meals Help Fill the Gap by Kaitlyn Klippert, Hunger Outreach Program Specialist Treasure Standeford, Hunger Outreach Program Senior Specialist September 22, 2022 As summer is officially over and schools across Oklahoma are back in swing, families...
Be a Part of Your School’s Village
Be a Part of Your School's Village by Katie Raymond, Regional Program Manager August 24, 2022 Even though the sun still burns bright and temps are high, August in Oklahoma means Back-to-School season. Between deals on school supplies and tax-free weekends,...
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (August 2022)
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy August 24, 2022 Child Nutrition Program Reauthorization The House Committee on Education and Labor passed H.R. 1850 out of...
Heroes Shouldn’t Go Hungry
Heroes Shouldn't Go Hungry by Eric Barr, SNAP Outreach Coordinator July 25, 2022 Oklahoma is a very military-friendly state. It offers tax exemptions, employment services, tuition assistance, and other perks to active-duty military and veterans. Despite the...
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (July 2022)
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy July 25, 2022 Child Nutrition Program Reauthorization The House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Rep. Bobby Scott...
HFO Seeks to Partner with Native Communities to Address Hunger
HFO Seeks to Partner with Native Communities to Address Hunger by Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist June 21, 2022 Even though Native communities experience high rates of hunger and poverty, Native Americans are severely...
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (June 2022)
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy June 27, 2022 Child Nutrition Program Waivers Congress took an important step last week to combat childhood hunger with the...
Hunger Free Oklahoma Applauds Child Nutrition Flexibilities in Keep Kids Fed Act
“Congress took an important step yesterday to combat childhood hunger with the announcement of an agreement to protect access to school and summer meals through the introduction of the bipartisan Keep the Kids Fed Act by Senate Committee on Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR), along with House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA 03) and Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (R NC-5).
Oklahoma Children and Youth Now Eligible for Free Summer Meals Statewide
Hunger Free Oklahoma (HFO) has hired new organizational leadership with the addition of Narine Lambert as Director of Finance and Administration and Keili McEwen as Director of Strategic Advancement.
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (May 2022)
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy May 27, 2022 2022 Legislative Session Regular Session:The regular legislative session adjourns this week. The legislature...
Thanks for Another Fantastic Summer Meals Kickoff!
Thanks for Another Fantastic Summer Meals Kickoff! by Abby Stainer, Regional Program Manager May 23, 2022 The Oklahoma Childhood Food Security Coalition’s 2022 Summer Meals Kickoff is officially in the books. Thank you to all participants and presenters! The...
Famers Markets Find Success with Double Up Oklahoma
Farmers Markets Find Success with Double Up Oklahoma by Leslie Young, Double Up Oklahoma Program Manager April 22, 2022 According to the United States Department of Agriculture, fifteen percent of Oklahoma households are food-insecure. It’s a staggering...
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (April 2022)
Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy April 25, 2022 2022 Legislative Session The state legislative session will adjourn in the next month. There are approximately...