Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Food Insecurity Support and Giving in Oklahoma
For Anyone Experiencing Food Insecurity in Oklahoma
If you or someone you know is struggling with food access, you are not alone. Nearly 1 in 6 Oklahomans experiences food insecurity each year — and that number is even higher for children, seniors, and families living on fixed incomes.
The good news: Oklahoma has an incredible statewide network of food pantries, resource centers, and community programs dedicated to helping you put food on the table — no matter your situation.
Here’s how to get help with food insecurity:
Visit your nearest Food Resource Center or Community Pantry listed below.
Bring a photo ID and proof of address (such as a utility bill or lease).
Many locations allow you to choose your own groceries or offer drive-thru pickup.
You can often receive assistance once per month or every 30 days.
Some sites serve specific zip codes, while others are open to anyone in need.
Tip:If transportation is a challenge, some organizations also offer mobile or delivery options — check their websites for updated routes and schedules.
Tip: In Oklahoma, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma serves 53 counties. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s pantry locator is a great place to find the closest pantry to you by entering your ZIP code. The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma covers 24 of Oklahoma's counties. Check out their websites at the provided links.
If you need emergency assistance, dial 2-1-1 (Oklahoma’s community resource hotline). They can help connect you to:
- Food assistance
- Housing or rental aid
- Utility support
- Mental health and crisis services
No documentation? No problem — SOME pantries have no zip code or residency restrictions. They’re there to help, not to judge. Check before you go to see.
Oklahoma Food Pantries and Community Programs
Tip: While Oklahoma’s food pantries and community programs work hard to serve those in need, hours, locations, and services can change at any time. It’s always a good idea to call ahead or check a pantry’s website or social media before visiting. Confirming details ensures you receive the help you need without unexpected delays or closures.
Food Insecurity Resources (Alphabetical by County A-D)
ADAIR
Daystar Mission
(918) 237-0249
110 South 2nd St Stilwell, OK 74960
The Hope Center
(918) 723-4673
829 W Elm St Westville, OK 74965
ATOKA
Atoka/Coal Food Storehouse
(580) 258-0361
4911 S Bentley Rd Atoka, OK 74525
Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program of Carter County
(580) 889-3080
Atoka, OK 74525
Lexington United Methodist Church
(405) 527-3506
613 Ash St Lexington, OK
Circle the Wagon's Ministries
(405) 922-3971
BECKHAM
St. Mathews
(580) 225-0067
Elk City, OK
Fresh Start Community Church
(405) 794-7313
Moore, OK
BRYAN
Hands of Hope Food Bank
(580) 920-2574
724 W Main St Durant, OK 74701
Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program of Carter County
(580) 295-3661
107 Norman Street Bokchito, OK
Moore Food and Resource Center
(405) 600-3182
Moore, OK
Godands House
(580) 889-2727
Coalgate, OK
CADDO
The Christian Center of Anadarko
(405) 247-3683
225 E Main St Anadarko, OK 73005
Carnegie United Methodist Church
(580) 654-1407
Carnegie, OK
Apache Ministerial Alliance- First United Methodist
(580) 588-2426
Apache, OK 73006
House of Bread Ministries Food Pantry
(580) 699-2144
1415 SW Wisconsin Ave Lawton, OK
Faith Based Church of God
(580) 357-3203
1105 SW F Ave Lawton, OK
Lawton Food Bank
(580) 353-7994
1819 SW Sheridan Rd Lawton, OK
CANADIAN
Lord’s Harvest
(405) 422-2001
El Reno, OK
Yukon Sharing Ministry Inc
(405) 354-9456
Yukon, OK
Mustang Kiwanis Food Pantry
(405) 921-8028
Mustang, OK
Cotton County Community Action Development Corporation
(580) 342-6967
Temple
Salvation Army (Vinita)
(918) 256-2037
222 W Sequoyah Vinita, OK 74301
Salvation Army (Sapulpa)
(918) 224-4415
1721 South Hickory St Sapulpa, OK
CARTER COUNTY
Food and Resource Center of South Central Oklahoma
(580) 798-2293
Ardmore, OK
Big Five Community Action
(580) 223-4613
Ardmore, OK
Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program of Carter County
(580) 223-0450
Ardmore, OK
Good Shepard Episcopal Food Pantry
(918) 224-5144
1420 E Dewey Ave Sapulpa, OK
Caring Community Friends
(918) 224-6464
12 W Burnham Ave Sapulpa, OK
Bristow Social Services
(918) 367-5400
1705 South Chestnut Bristow
CHOCTAW
Sharing Hope
(580) 326-1404
400 W Bissell St Hugo, OK 74743
Kiamichi Opportunities-Group Home
(580) 326-8343
Hugo, OK
Firehouse Ministry
(918) 367-5800
216 N Main St Bristow, OK 74010
CLEVELAND
OU Food Pantry
(405) 325-2044
OUpantry@ou.edu
Stubbman Village: 1113 Elm Street Norman, OK 73069
Earth Rebirth
(405) 358-3565
Norman, OK
Mission Norman Inc
(405) 321-8880
Norman, OK
McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church
(405) 321-3484
Norman, OK
Crosspointe Church
(405) 329-0823
Norman, OK
Alameda Church of Christ
(405) 321-0788
Norman, OK
CUSTER
Opportunities Inc. Clinton Resource Center
(580) 323-4373
2250 W Modelle Ave Suite A & B Clinton, OK 73601
Food Insecurity Resources (Alphabetical by County D-I)
DELAWARE
Christian Community Care Center
(918) 253-6168
202 N 5th St Jay, OK
Christian HELP Center
(918) 786-6798
1703 E Highway 10 Grove, OK
GARFIELD
Loaves and Fishes of Northwest
(580) 540-9830
701 E Maine Enid, OK 73701
Salvation Army
(580) 237-1910
516 N Independence Enid, OK
GARVIN
United Methodist Church
(405) 428-2459
114 W Chickasaw Lindsay, OK
Calvary Baptist Church
(405) 756-2781
410 W Chickasaw Lindsay, OK
First Baptist Church
(580) 369-2151
208 S 3rd St Davis, OK
New Beginnings Church
(580) 759-3535
2360 State Hwy 19 Stratford, OK
Delta Community Action
(405) 238-3838
225 W McClure Ave Pauls Valley, OK
First Baptist Church Pauls Valley
(405) 238-3431
213 North Ash St Pauls Valley, OK
GRADY
Salvation Army
(405) 224-5647
227 N 4th St Chickasha, OK
First Baptist Church
(405) 224-5196
324 W Colorado Ave Chickasha, OK
Southern Oaks Church of Christ
(405) 224-1821
3320 South 16th St Chickasha, OK
GRANT
Deer Creek Food Pantry
(580) 670-1570
Deer Creek, OK
First Christian Church Food Pantry
(580) 395-2046
123 W Pawnee St Medford, OK
GREER
Christian Thrift Store
(580) 706-0095
Mangum, OK
HASKELL
Kibois Community Action Foundation of Haskell County
(918) 967-9017
1025 E Main St Stigler, OK
High Impact Services: Joseph Project
(918) 967-3932
405 E Main Stigler, OK
HUGHES
Loaves and Fishes
(405) 712-1999
Calvin, OK 74531
Housing Authority
(405) 379-3375
301 Crestview Holdenville, OK
First Church of God
(405) 379-3773
624 E Main St Holdenville, OK
First Baptist Church
(405) 379-6606
324 N Broadway Holdenville, OK
Penn West Baptist Church
(405) 379-3420
305 E 4th Penn W Holdenville, OK
Food Insecurity Resources (Alphabetical by County J-M)
JEFFERSON
Community Action Development Corporation
(580) 757-2235
Ryan, OK
JOHNSTON
First Assembly of God Church
(580) 371-2112
211 N Broadway St Tishomingo, OK
Church of the Nazarene
(580) 371-3120
400 S Muldrow Tishomingo, OK
KAY
New Emergency Resource Agency
(580) 765-5372
500 N 1st Ponca City, OK
Associated Charities
(580) 363-1290
212 E Bridge Blackwell, OK
KINGFISHER
Methodist Church
(405) 853-2569
201 S Cherokee Hennessey, OK
KIOWA
Kiowa County Service Agencies – First United Methodist Church
(580) 726-3678
Hobart, OK
LATIMER
Ki Bois Community Action Foundation of Latimer County
(918) 465-3381
Willburton, OK
LE FLORE
United Methodist Church Food Pantry Heavener
(918) 653-2232
Heavener, OK
Kibois CAF Pantry Poteau
(918) 647-2188
901 S McKenna Poteau, OK
LINCOLN
Stroud Food Pantry Inc
(918) 987-0210
Stroud, OK
Chandler Ministerial Alliance- First Christian Church
(405) 258-0722
Chandler, OK
LOGAN
Langston University Single Mother's Pantry
(405) 466-3433
Langston University 701 Sammy Davis Jr Dr Langston, OK 73050 – Institutional Advancement & External Affairs, Page Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 311
Cresent Regional Food Bank
(405) 969-3322
Cresent, OK
Hands of Jesus
(405) 260-3440
Guthrie, OK
God's Food Bank
(405) 260-1412
Guthrie, OK
LOVE
Mercy Health Hospital
(580) 276-3347
Marietta, OK
MAJOR
Serving Christ
(580)227-3590
Fairview, OK
Faith Center Fellowship
(580) 776-2200
Meno, OK
MARSHALL
First United Methodist Church
(580) 795-3732
Madill, OK
MAYES
Pryor Rescue Mission
(918) 825-1650
Pryor, OK
Pryor Ministries Center
(918) 824-1128
Pryor, OK
Community Outreach Centers
(918) 434-2288
Salina, OK
First United Methodist Church
(918) 479-6356
Locust Grove, OK
MCCLAIN
Community Center
(405) 344-6789
Dibble, OK
Memorial Assembly of God
(405) 527-2769
Purcell, OK
MCCURTAIN
Hand to Hand, INC
(580) 286-6383
107 S Main Haworth, OK 74740
Valliant Food Bank
(580) 933-04366
Valliant, OK
MCINTOSH
God's Helping Hands
(918) 689-1800
Eufaula, OK
Checotah Methodist Misson
(918) 473-5714
Checotah, OK
Friendship Kitchen [Methodist Church]
(918) 689-2109
Eufaula, OK
MUSKOGEE
Muskogee Community Food Pantry
(918) 682-3368
601 E Broadway St Muskogee, OK 74403
Ezra House
(918) 729-7082
Haskell, OK
Muskogee Country CAP
(918) 683-7637
Muskogee, OK
Warner Community Food Pantry
(918) 680-1466
Warner, OK
Muskogee Cooperative Ministries Food Pantry
(918) 682-3368
Muskogee, OK
Food Insecurity Resources (Alphabetical by County N-O)
NOBLE
Perry Food Pantry
320 1/2 N 6th St Perry, OK 73077
First Presbyterian Church
(580) 336-9177
Perry, OK
NOWATA
Loaves and Fishes
(918) 237-1208
Nowata, OK
Deep Form Comm. Action Agency
(918) 756-2826
223 W 6th St Okmulgee, 74447
OKFUSKEE
Community Cupboard- St. Paul UMC
(918) 623-0265
Okemah, OK
OKLAHOMA
Reaching Our City (ROC)
(405) 440-9994
7710 NW 10th St Oklahoma City, OK
Church of the Open Arms
(405) 525-9555
3131 N Pennsylvania Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73112
The Market at RestoreOKC
(405) 252-0411
2222 NE 26th St OKC, OK 73111
Voice of Hope Food Pantry
(405) 600-6780
3300 NW 23rd St Oklahoma City, OK 73121
University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)- Central Pantry
(405) 974-2621
100 N University Dr Edmond, OK 73034 – Nigh University Center (2nd floor Room 212)
Master's Market
(405) 737-2010
5751 E Reno Ave Midwest City, OK 73110
Mayflower Congregational UCC- Mobile Meals
Mayflower Congregational UCC- Taft Food Pantry
(405) 842-8897
Skyline Ministries will be at Mt Triumph Baptist Church
(405) 605-6598
1716 Abram Ross Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Skyline Urban Ministry
(405) 632-2644 ext 106
500 SE 15th St Oklahoma City, OK
Upward Transitions
(405) 232-5507
1134 W Main St Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Cross & Crown Mission
(405) 232-7696
1008 N McKinley Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73106
City Rescue Mission
(405) 232-2709
800 W California Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73106
OKMULGEE
Eagle Hope Food Pantry
(918) 652-3444
Henryetta, OK
Henryetta Church of Christ
(918) 652-4258
Okmulgee, OK
Jubilee Christian Center
(918) 756-5338
Okmulgee, OK
OSAGE
Pawhuska Backpack
(918) 287-4040
101 E 12th St Pawhuska, OK 74056
Lighthouse Family Worship Center
(918) 847-2385
HWY 123 & 11 Junction Barnsdall, OK 74002
Shirley Cook Memorial Food Bank
(918) 847-2752
200 W Chestnut Barnsdall, OK 74002
Dividing Bread Ministry/Hominy
(918) 759-8211
201 W Maple St Hominy, OK 74035
Christ's Cupboard – Pawhuska
(918) 287-4040
111 E 6th St Pawhuska, OK 74056
Help Works
(918) 287-1588
52 Crystal Cedar Ridge Pawhuska, OK 74056
Hulah Lake Senior Center
(918) 336-1870
1924 County Rd 3575 Pawhuska, OK 74056
Youth Services of Osage County
(918) 287-2881
Pawhuska, OK
Prue Senior Citizens
(918) 242-3640
202 Wah Gra See Way Prue, OK 74060
OTTAWA
GLMHC Afton
(918) 257-4244
138 South Main Afton, OK 74331
Conner Street Senior Citizens
(918) 676-3012
485 N Main Fairland, OK 74343
The Landing
(918) 540-2275
502 W Connor Fairland, OK 74343
Abounding Faith Ministries Inc
(918) 542-6243
410 “M” Street NW Miami, OK 74345
Community Crisis Center
(918) 540-2275
Miami, OK 74345
FBC Cares
(918) 542-1691
24 A St SW Miami, OK 74345
FFATC
(918) 674-2252
Miami, 74345
First United Methodist Church Miami
(918) 540-4404
200 “B” St NW Miami, OK 74345
NE OK Council on Alcoholism
(918) 542-4736
Miami, OK 74345
Northwest Baptist Church
(918) 542-4736
1030 H St Miami, OK 74345
Ottawa Co Nutrition Coalition
(918) 542-9676
33 N Main Miami, OK 74345
Salvation Army – Miami
(918) 542-3467
100 D St Miami, OK 74354
DOC Services – Miami
(918) 542-6671
2104 Denver Harner Dr Miami, OK 74355
Miami Tribal Nutrition Center
(918) 542-7377
2307 W Newman Rd Miami, OK 74355
Ottawa Tribe-Adawe Center
(918) 540-1536
10 North 69A Miami, OK 74355
First Baptist Church – Quapaw
(918) 674-2788
419 Kentucky St Quapaw, OK 74363
Eastern Shawnee Tribe of OK
(918) 666-2435
10170 S Bluejacket Wyandotte, OK 74370
First Assembly of God
(918) 675-5222
Commerce, OK
Food Insecurity Resources (Alphabetical by County P-S)
PAWNEE
Cleveland Area Community Food Pantry
(918) 358-5893
365525 E Hwy 64 Cleveland, OK 74020
Ralston Bible Church
(918) 738-4301
200 S 7th St Ralston, OK 74650
PAYNE
Ministerian Alliance of Perkins
(405) 547-2004
119 E Stumbo Perkins, OK 74059
First United Methodist Church
(405) 372-5854
2823 S Husband St Stillwater, OK
First Presbyterian Church, Stillwater
(405) 372-5580
524 S Duncan Stillwater, OK
Our Daily Bread
(405) 533-2555
701 E 12th Ave Stillwater, OK 74074
First Baptist Church- Cushing
918-225-4790
802 N Maitlen Cushing, OK 74023
Clearing House – Cushing (Love INC)
(918) 225-1125
213 N Cleveland Cushing, OK 74023
Oak Grove Baptist Church
(918) 352-3174
420 N Grove Rd Cushing, OK 74023
Yale Assembly of God
(918) 387-2184
210 W Charleston Yale, OK 74805
PITTSBURG
Mary Lou Trolinger Senior Center
(918) 334-6808
110 South B Ave Crowder, OK 74430
Catholic Charities – St Jude
(918) 423-7707
217 NW “A” St McAlester, OK 74501
Feed the Need
(580) 236-3705
801 N 9th St McAlester, OK 74501
First United Methodist Church – McAlester
(918) 423-6136
1501 S 13th St McAlester, OK 74501
Good Samaritan Outreach
(918) 206-2822
20 E Cherokee McAlester, OK 74501
John 3:16/All Saints Episcopal Church
(918) 423-1915
325 E Washington McAlester, OK 74501
McAlester Group Home
(918) 423-6573
McAlester, OK
New Beginnings Church
(918) 423-8383
1402 Tanglewood Dr McAlester, OK 74501
Salvation Army – McAlester
(918) 423-5668
400 N “A” St McAlester, OK 74501
Shared Blessings
(918) 423-8624
1558 S Main McAlester, OK 74501
Victory Park Baptist Church
(918) 423-8477
600 E Harrison McAlester, OK 74501
Kiowa Emergency Food Pantry
(918) 432-5900
18682 S US Hwy 69 Kiowa, OK 74553
Gene Heathcock Community Center
(918) 424-0032
85 Main St Krebs, OK 74554
McAlester Care Center
(918) 423-0032
1904 NW Crisler St Krebs, OK 74554
Victory Worship COGOP
(918) 647-5936
N 3rd and “N” Street Quinton, OK 74561
PONTOTOC
St. Luke's Episcopal Church – Matthew 25 Mission
(580) 332-6429
110 E 17th St Ada, OK 74820
Covenant Church – Covenant Daily Bread
(580) 332-0799
15791 State Highway 1W Ada, OK 74820
POTTAWATOMIE
First Baptist Church
(405) 784-5513
09 Main St Asher, OK 74826
PUSHMATAHA
First Baptist Church – Antlers
(580) 298-3374
208 NE “B” St Antlers, OK 74523
Honobia Senior Citizens
(918) 755-4339
Honobia Circle Honobia, OK 74549
Rattan Senior Citizens Center
(580) 587-2395
Hwys 7 & 93 Rattan, OK 74562
ROGERS
Claremore Meals on Wheels
(918) 342-2006
715 E McClellan Claremore, OK 74017
Oologah United Methodist Church
(918) 443-2457
5834 E 410 Rd Oologah, OK 74053
First Methodist Church
(918) 341-4580
1615 OK-88 Claremore, OK 74017
Lifechanger Church
(918) 341-8344
2221 21st St N Claremore, OK 74017
Good Samaritan Ministry- Faith Baptist Church
(918) 343-4357
Claremore, OK
Claremore Seventh Day Adventists CSC
(918) 341-7873
20555 S 4170 Rd Claremore, OK 74017
Blue Starr Church of Christ
(918) 341-0531
319 E Blue Starr Dr Claremore, OK-74017
United Methodist Church – Chelsea
(918) 789-3938
441 W 6th Street Chelsea, OK
SEQUOYAH
Trinity United Methodist Church
(918) 427-4151
1601 E Shawntel Smith Blvd Muldrow, OK 74048
Marble City Community Pantry
(918) 487-5255
Marble City, OK
First Assembly of God
(918) 427-4091
200 W Sequoyah St Muldrow, OK 74948
Catholic Charities – Sallisaw
(918) 775-6111
409 N Adams Sallisaw, OK 74955
Member in Christ
(918) 773-3068
North Hwy 82 Vian, OK 74962
STEPHENS
Ray of Hope Ministries
(580) 252-7772
Comanche, OK
Christian Helping Hands
(580) 439-5712
Comanche, OK
Food Insecurity Resources (Alphabetical by County T)
TEXAS
Loaves and Fishes Food Cupboard
(580) 338-0008
310 E 1st St Guymon, OK 73942
TULSA
Garden Grocery Food Pantry
(918) 582-3088
205 W King St Tulsa, OK 74106
Diversity Christian Fellowship International
(918) 437-3434
637 S 131st E Ave Tulsa, OK 74108
Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
(918) 585-2800
1304 N Kenosha Ave Tulsa, OK 74106
Restore Hope
(918) 582-5766
2960 Charles Page Blvd Tulsa, OK 74127
Harvest House Tulsa
(918) 884-7676
1439 E 71st St Tulsa, OK 74136
Neighbors Along the Line
(918) 584-1111
5000 W Charles Page Blvd Tulsa, OK 74127
Manna House
(918) 836-5541
4932 E Admiral Place Tulsa, OK 74115
United Methodist Church Circle of Care
(918) 583-9506
1616 N Gilcrease Museum Dr Tulsa, OK 74127
Loaves and Fishes
(918) 234-8577
11321 E 19th St Tulsa, OK 74128
Iron Gate
(918) 359-9001
501 S Cincinnati Ave Tulsa, OK 74103
Christ for Humanity
(918) 836-2424
6314 E 13th St Tulsa, OK 74112
Catholic Charities
(918) 949-4673
2450 N Harvard Ave Tulsa, OK 74106
Tulsa Dream Center
(918) 430-9984
200 W 46th St North Tulsa, OK 74126
More Food Pantries in Tulsa County
South Tulsa Community House
(918) 742-5597
5780 South Peoria Ave Tulsa, OK 74105
Agape Bible Fellowship Pantry
(918) 933-6464
2111 S Darlington Ave Tulsa, OK 74112
People's Pantry of Tulsa Inc
(918) 720-2953
4739 E 5th St Tulsa, OK 74112
Guts Church – Food Pantry/Distribution Center
(918) 622-4422
4352 S 91st E Ave Tulsa, OK 74145
Broken Arrow Neighbors
(918) 251-7781
322 W Broadway Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Broken Arrow Assembly
(918) 251-6679
223 E College St Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Arms Around BA
(918) 258-7714
700 W Ft Worth St Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Owasso Community Resources
(918) 272-4969
109 N Birch Owasso, OK 74055
Sand Springs Community Services
(918) 245-5183
114 W 4th St Sand Springs, OK 74063
Salvation Army – Sapulpa
(918) 224-4415
1721 South Hickory St Sapulpa, OK 74066
Good Shepherd Episcopal Food pantry
(918) 224-5144
1420 E Dewey Ave Sapulpa, OK 74066
Caring Community Friends
(918) 224-6464
12 W Burnham Ave Sapulpa, OK 74066
Jenks Community Food Bank
(918) 210-0317
324 West Aquarium Place Jenks, OK 74037
Bixby Community Outreach Center
(918) 366-9226
77 E Breckinridge Ave Bixby, OK 74008
Food Insecurity Resources (Alphabetical by County U-Z)
WAGONER
Abundant Rain Ministries
(918) 486-6788
12517 273rd East Ave Coweta, OK 74429
First Baptist – Okay
(918) 683-3889
7530 N 37th St Okay, OK 74446
Kingdom Life Community Church
(918) 483-3111
130 North Main St Porter, OK 74454
Immanuel So Baptist Church
(918) 485-5115
611 N Gertrude Wagoner, OK 74467
Wagoner Area Neighbors
(918) 485-2309
100 NW 8th Wagoner, OK 74467
Wagoner Community Outreach
(918) 485-6830
700 SW 13th St Wagoner, OK 74467
WASHINGTON
Agape Mission of Bartlesville
(918) 336-5410
309 S Bucy Bartlesville, OK 74003
Concern Emergency Services
(918) 336-4693
333 S Penn Bartlesville, OK 74003
Mary Martha Outreach
(918) 337-3703
1845 SW 4th Bartlesville, OK 74003
Salvation Army – Bartlesville
(918) 336-6454
101 N Bucy Ave Bartlesville, OK 74003
Pat's Pantry
(918) 440-5526
3820 SE Kentucky, Unit 9 Bartlesville, OK 74006
WOODWARD
Hope Center
(580) 290-5029
810 Santa Fe Ave Woodward, OK 73801
Living Word Fellowship
(580) 256-1844
Woodward, OK
High Plains Outreach Center
(580) 254-5162
Woodward, OK
First United Methodist Church
(580) 256-5515
1111 Downs Ave Woodward, OK 73801
First Baptist Church
(580) 256-2837
Woodward, OK
Families Helping Families
(580) 256-1844
Woodward, OK
Mooreland Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry
(580) 994-5420
Mooreland, OK
Oklahoma and the Spirit of Community
In Oklahoma, the spirit of community is alive and well through countless food pantries, community kitchens, and charitable organizations working tirelessly to ensure no family goes hungry. From urban centers like Oklahoma City and Tulsa to rural towns across the state, neighbors are stepping up to support neighbors in need.
Food Pantries Across the State Stepping Up to Help with Food Insecurity
Whether you’re in Norman, Miami, or Woodward, there’s a food pantry ready to help. Organizations such as The Urban Mission in Oklahoma City, Neighbors Along the Line in Tulsa, and Pryor Rescue Mission in Mayes County provide groceries, meals, and essential resources to families facing food insecurity. Many smaller towns rely on church-based pantries, like First United Methodist Church in McAlester or St. Luke’s Episcopal Church – Matthew 25 Mission in Ada, where volunteers deliver both nourishment and community care.
How Oklahomans Give Back
Oklahomans are not just recipients—they are also givers. Volunteering at local food pantries, donating canned goods, or supporting community drives can make a direct difference. Programs like Skyline Urban Ministry in Oklahoma City or Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma in Tulsa demonstrate how volunteer efforts translate into meals for dozens, sometimes hundreds, of families every week.
There are many meaningful ways to help combat food insecurity in your community. One powerful way is to give your time by volunteering at local food banks, soup kitchens, or community gardens that provide meals and fresh produce to those in need. Volunteering allows you to make a direct impact, whether by sorting donations, preparing meals, or distributing food. Another important approach is advocacy—raising awareness about food insecurity, supporting policies that improve food access, and encouraging others to take action. You can also host a food drive to collect nonperishable items or funds for local food pantries, schools, or shelters. Each of these actions, big or small, helps ensure that more individuals and families have access to the nutritious food they need.
Food Pantry Donation Items
Donate non-perishable, shelf-stable foods like canned goods, pasta, and rice, as well as personal care items and household goods (if the pantry gives out those items). Pop-top lids are the best because some folks may not have a can opener. Check with the individual food pantry. Do not donate perishable items, items that require a variety of add-ins, homemade goods, or food with damaged or expired packaging to avoid safety and waste issues.
Protein Foods: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, and Nuts
- canned tuna
- canned chicken
- canned beef stews
- canned salmon
- bean soups
- canned or dried beans
- baked beans
- canned chili
- peanut butter
- canned nuts
Grains: Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta
- rice and rice mixes
- canned pastas
- noodle mixes
- dry noodles and pastas
- macaroni and cheese mix
- cold cereals
- bran cereal
- shredded wheat
- infant cereal
- hot cereal mixes
- oatmeal
- bread, muffin, and pancake mixes
- whole-grain crackers
- granola bars
- graham crackers
- flour
Dairy: Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese
- infant formula
- nonfat dry milk
- evaporated milk
- instant breakfast drinks
- shelf-stable (UHT) milk (small boxes)
Vegetables
- canned vegetables
- vegetable soup
- canned tomato products
- spaghetti sauce
- baby-food vegetables
- V-8 juice
Fruits
- canned fruit
- raisins
- applesauce
- dried fruits
- baby-food fruit
- fruit leather (100% fruit)
- canned and boxed 100% juice
Oils and Condiments
- vegetable oil
- salad dressing
- mayonnaise
- jelly and jam
- honey
- sugar
- syrup
For the Babies
One in four children in Oklahoma are food insecure, a rate that has been rising. Many food pantries also collect items for babies and toddlers. Check your local area to see what resources are available.
Infant Crisis Services
Provides baby formula and/or toddler food up to four times a year, with at least one week between each visit. Ages birth through fourth birthday. Appointments preferred.
Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank
Apply online to donate or receive human breastmilk through this amazing program. Tailored more for babies with medical concerns, but open to everyone!
Pet Food Insecurity in Tough Times
When times are hard, families aren’t the only ones affected—pets feel it too. Many Oklahomans struggle to afford food for their dogs and cats, often having to choose between feeding themselves or their beloved companions. Thankfully, local programs and pet food pantries step in to help, ensuring that pets stay healthy, nourished, and with the families who love them. Check your local towns to see if there is a pet pantry in your area.
Peppy’s Pantry
Provides free dog and cat food to pet owners facing financial hardship.
Donating pet food helps keep animals fed and families together — no one should have to surrender a pet because of hunger.
Pet Food Pantry of OKC
(405) 664-2858
Provides free pet food and supplies for:
Seniors (63+)
U.S. Veterans (any age, with proof of service)
Individuals with disabilities (any age, with proof of disability income)
All pets must be spayed or neutered to qualify.
Call to request an application by mail or download it online.
Temporary Pet Food Assistance
OKC Animal Shelter
2811 SE 29th St
Oklahoma City, OK
Free pet food may be available for Oklahoma City residents needing temporary help.
Oklahoma Animal Alliance
(918) 742-3700
7140 S. 69th E. Ave.
Tulsa, OK
Assists families who are experiencing financial hardship by providing them with free dry dog and cat food for their family pet. Check their website for more information.
Why Helping Matters?
Food insecurity impacts thousands of Oklahomans, including children, seniors, working families and pets. By connecting local food pantries, charitable organizations, and volunteers, communities create lifelines that sustain families and strengthen neighborhoods. Every donation, every hour of service, and every shared meal is a reminder that Oklahoma thrives when neighbors help neighbors.
Despite the challenges of food insecurity in Oklahoma, hope is growing stronger every day. Across the state, communities are coming together — from local food banks and school pantries to farmers, nonprofits, and volunteers — to make sure no one goes hungry from food insecurity. If you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity, help is available. Reaching out for support is a powerful first step, and it connects you to a network of people who care deeply about their neighbors. Together, Oklahomans are proving that compassion, collaboration, and resilience can turn the tide on food insecurity — one meal, one family, and one act of kindness at a time.
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