by Alissa Snyder, Hunger Outreach Program Specialist
At the beginning of March, Hunger Free Oklahoma (HFO) team members joined the Oklahoma Library Association (OLA) annual conference in Tulsa. During this two-day event, HFO staff engaged with public, school-based, and university library staff about opportunities to address hunger in their communities. HFO had the opportunity to share ways to get connected in anti-hunger work through several presentations, including topics on summer meals tips, SNAP outreach, and resources for libraries to get involved in feeding programs.
Libraries can make a difference in their communities, as they can serve as an information hub and overall safe, fun place for families to gather. This is why libraries can be fantastic partners in their communities to assist in providing food resources and even food itself in the effort to fight hunger.
At the HFO booth, topics of conversation included serving summer and afterschool meals, getting eligible patrons connected to SNAP benefits, and finding ways to get families the resources they need.
If you are interested in getting connected or learning about our resources available at Hunger Free Oklahoma, visit the Library page on our website here, fill out your “Libraries Ending Hunger Organizational Profile,” and we will reach out to you! You can also contact Alissa Snider, Hunger Outreach Program Specialist, for more information.
Thank you to the Oklahoma Library Association for another successful event and to the network of libraries across the state helping to end hunger.