Hunger Free Oklahoma Blog

10/21/2025 – Tulsa, OK: Today’s news about a disruption in SNAP benefits is a painful blow for so many of our friends, neighbors, and families who rely on this support. We stand with them and feel the urgency of the impact this decision will have.

10/21/2025 – Tulsa, OK: Today’s news about a disruption in SNAP benefits is a painful blow for so many of our friends, neighbors, and families who rely on this support. We stand with them and feel the urgency of the impact this decision will have.

When school cafeterias close for the summer, many families face an increased challenge to keep nutritious food on the table. That’s where the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program comes in – a federal initiative that provides grocery benefits to eligible families with school-aged children during the summer months.

by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy and Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist State Updates Senate Interim Studies All Senate interim studies must be completed before November 1, 2025. House Interim Studies Upcoming State Legislative Dates & Deadlines Federal Updates The government remains in a shutdown, and Congressional Democrats […]

10/21/2025 – Tulsa, OK: Today’s news about a disruption in SNAP benefits is a painful blow for so many of our friends, neighbors, and families who rely on this support. We stand with them and feel the urgency of the impact this decision will have.

by Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy and Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist State Updates Senate Interim Studies* *All Senate interim studies assigned to the Senate Human Services committee have been canceled per committee leadership discretion. House Interim Studies Federal Updates Federal Budget Federal funding for fiscal year (FY) […]

Change doesn’t happen overnight, especially at the federal level. But regularly showing up, building relationships, and sharing real stories from Oklahomans are the actions that ultimately move the needle.

In the spirit of this approach, earlier this month Hunger Free Oklahoma (HFO) organized a powerful trip to Washington, D.C. for several of our partners. Our group met with members of Congress and their staff to discuss the urgent need to address food insecurity in our state and across the nation.

Hunger Free Oklahoma and our 400+ partners across the state witness the reality of food insecurity every day. Food insecurity is not a theoretical issue; it is a lived experience for millions of Americans. The decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to end the annual Household Food Security Reports is deeply troubling and undermines decades of progress in understanding and addressing hunger in our communities.

As another summer wraps up, we at Hunger Free Oklahoma cannot celebrate the great work of the Summer Meal sponsors and site staff enough. The Summer Meals program is a federal program that allows children to have access to nutritious food during summer break.

by Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist State Updates Back to school season is here! While students are getting ready for their studies, our state legislators are as well. The Oklahoma Legislature has begun scheduling approved House and Senate interim studies for the fall. All approved Senate studies must be completed by October […]