Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

While some impacts of hunger on the body are more apparent, signs of hunger are not always visible. People facing food insecurity may struggle with anxiety and depression, have difficulty focusing on work or school, or face an increased risk for chronic diseases. Learn more about some of the invisible signs of hunger on Feeding America's Hunger Blog: www.feedingamerica.org/hung/3-ways-hunger-affects-your-body

Tulsa’s best tasting week of the year returns this September! Mark your calendars for TulsaPeople Magazine’s 15th Annual Tulsa Restaurant Week on September 10th-19th, and help support local businesses and the Food Bank’s Food for Kids Programs. Follow along at Tulsa Restaurant Week to stay up-to-date on all the delicious details. For restaurants interested in participating this year, visit okfoodbank.org/restaurant-week-registration or contact Michael Dixon at [email protected]. The deadline to register is June 28!

Restoring refundability of the Oklahoma EITC has been one of the Oklahoma Food Banks' top legislative priorities this year. Recently, Governor Stitt signed the appropriations bill that will fund our government services in FY2022, which included restoring refundability of the Oklahoma EITC and preventing budget cuts to agencies that provide services to those in need! Learn more at bit.ly/34tIfAJ

As Tulsa commemorates the Race Massacre of 1921, we know tolerance and equal justice still have a long way to go in our communities. The Food Bank's daily work provides access to food for any Oklahoman. Our fervent wish is that before another 100 years elapse, everyone attains equal opportunities for justice, the pursuit of happiness, and dignity.

The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma will close Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. This weekend, we honor the men and women who gave their lives to serve our country and know we must care for the many veterans still living and struggling in our community. For more on how the Food Bank works with our partners to better serve food-insecure veterans in eastern Oklahoma, visit https://okfoodbank.org/veterans-outreach/