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Mario Batali: a hungry chef on food stamp challenge Updated: Tue, May 15, 2012 NEW YORK — To much of the world, it was Monday. To Mario Batali, it was Day Four. The chef, his wife and their two teenage sons are eating for a week on the equivalent of a food stamp budget in protest of potential cuts pending in Congress to the benefit program used by more than 46 million Americans. That's... Read More
Donations are sought for Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Feeding Hope and Letter Carriers' Food Drive Published: Sat, May 12, 2012 Nonperishable foods can be donated on Saturday during the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Feeding Hope and Letter Carriers' Food Drive. Read More
Oklahoma letter carriers to collect food donations Saturday Updated: Thu, May 10, 2012 Letter carriers across Oklahoma will collect food donations on their mail routes Saturday. Read More
Indian wheat rots in the open Published: Fri, May 11, 2012 In fields along a northern Indian highway, mountains of grain have turned black with mildew after getting soaked in the rain. Read More
How to help Updated: Thu, May 10, 2012 HOW TO HELP For more information about the food drive, call Angie Gaines at 604-7109, email againes@regionalfoodbank.org or go to regionalfoodbank.org. Read More
Annual letter carriers food drive approaching Published: Wed, May 9, 2012 Since 1993, letter carriers in central and western Oklahoma have collected more than 3.5 million pounds of food to feed the hungry. Last year, we collected more than 916,000 pounds. On Saturday, help your letter carrier “Stamp Out Hunger” by leaving nonperishable food donations by your mailbox. All donations... Read More
Oklahoma food bank director warns against food stamp cuts Published: Wed, May 9, 2012 Testifying before a U.S. House subcommittee, Rodney Bivens, who runs Oklahoma's largest food bank, says more people would go hungry if food stamp benefits are cut because private charities can't make up the difference. Read More
CCSO and Sam’s Club team up for food drive Published: Tue, May 8, 2012 NORMAN -- Cleveland County Sheriff Joe Lester and Sam’s Club of Norman want to end hunger in Cleveland County. They will team up for a food drive this week and collections will be given to the Norman chapter of Meals on Wheels and McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church. Sam’s Club in Norman will host the... Read More
Mail carriers ask for food donations to Stamp Out Hunger Published: Tue, May 8, 2012 The Stamp Out Hunger food drive is the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's largest food drive of the year. Oklahomans are asked to fill plastic bags with donated food and leave the bags next to their mailboxes to be picked up by letter carriers. Read More
Top candidates emerge for DHS director's post Published: Sun, May 6, 2012 A former U.S. ambassador to South Africa and a retired Tennessee DHS deputy commissioner have emerged as the top two candidates to serve as the new director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Read More
Oklahoma letter carriers to take part in food drive Published: Sat, May 5, 2012 The food drive will benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Read More
Chefs' Feast tickets available Updated: Wed, Mar 7, 2012 The 25th annual Chefs' Feast will be from 7 to 10 p.m. March 29 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63. Tickets are $120 in advance, and patron tables, which include reserved seating for 10 and two bottles of wine, are available for $1,400. Tickets and patron tables are limited. Buy... Read More
Moore food drive brings in 1,482 pounds of food Updated: Thu, Oct 6, 2011 NORMAN -- The totals are in from the latest food drive sponsored by the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. Cleveland County deputies collected 1,482 pounds of food Oct. 1, at Crest Foods, 1315 N Eastern Ave., in Moore. All food gathered from the event went to The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The organization... Read More
25 Years of achievements and charity still going strong Published: Thu, Sep 1, 2011 One charity, Christian Relief Services, has been using community partnerships to fight poverty, not only in the United States, but all around the world. As the organization celebrates its 25th year of service, it's clear that its philanthropy has made a notable difference in communities in the United States,... Read More
Poverty makes cold and flu season a killer Published: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 36,000 Americans die from influenza, the common, seasonal flu, each year. Risks increase for pregnant women, children, seniors and people with disease or weakened immune systems, but people living in poverty face even greater problems. For the 23... Read More
Christian Helping Hands receives freezer Published: Mon, Dec 27, 2010 Sarkeys Foundation grant enables food pantry and clothes closet to help others in need Read More
Graham Colton's 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Benefit Concert Updated: Tue, Nov 16, 2010 Join local singer/songwriter Graham Colton for his Third Annual Thanksgiving Concert on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at Bricktown Brewery, 1 Oklahoma Ave. A portion of the ticket sales benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Colton will take the stage with Sherree Chamberlin, Christopher Wray, Matt Stansberry and The... Read More
15.2 percent of Oklahomans found 'food insecure' Published: Mon, Nov 15, 2010 A federal study shows Oklahomans had the fifth highest percentage of residents who lack consistent access to nutritious and well-balanced meals during the past three years. The study released Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service shows 15.2 percent of Oklahoma households were... Read More
15.2 percent of Oklahomans found 'food insecure' Published: Mon, Nov 15, 2010 A federal study shows Oklahomans had the fifth highest percentage of residents who lack consistent access to nutritious and well-balanced meals during the past three years. The study released Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service shows 15.2 percent of Oklahoma households were... Read More
Food Bank creates a feast Published: Tue, Oct 26, 2010 ODESSA, Texas -- If laughter is the best medicine for a happy heart, then fine art might be the perfect way to cure a hungry stomach. At least that's what the folks at West Texas Food Bank hope with their 10th annual Culinary Canvas fundraiser. The event Oct. 26 is a feast for the senses with samplings from 12... Read More
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