Hungry for Action
Conference
October 1-2, 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center
SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR:
October 6-7, 2026
Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center
#HungryForActionOK
Dr. Ryan Lugalia-Hollon
Keynote
Poet, scholar, and national leader for youth and community equity, Ryan is the Chief Impact Officer at the San Antonio Area Foundation and Board Chair of the Children’s Funding Project. He is the author of The War on Neighborhoods, which explores the lasting impact of mass incarceration on Chicago communities.
Relevant Programming
With so many standout sessions, choosing where to go won’t be easy. From hands-on workshops to bold conversations, every option brings fresh ideas and real takeaways.
Collaboration Opportunities
Spill the tea on food access with other food security professionals and advocates to wrap up the conference with a serving of fun collaboration.
Interactive Sessions
Dive into interactive sessions where you’ll workshop ideas with fellow attendees, connect one-on-one with speakers, and challenge panelists with bold questions. This isn’t a sit-and-listen kind of conference—it’s all about participation.
Registration is closed.
Schedule At a Glance
(subject to change)
OCTOBER 1
2p: Registration Opens
3:15p: Opening Welcome
4p: Breakout Sessions Block #1
5:30p: Welcome Reception
OCTOBER 2
8a: Registration and Grab & Go Breakfast
9a: Opening Plenary
10:30a: Break and Second Chance Breakfast
11a: Breakout Sessions Block #2
12:15p: Lunch and Plenary
1:45p: Break and Networking
2:15p: Breakout Sessions Block #3
3:45p: Spill the Tea (On Food Access)
Speakers
We’re putting together an incredible lineup of presenters this year. Keep checking back for updates!
Scholarships
Note: The deadline to submit scholarship applications was August 1, 2025.
As Oklahoma’s only statewide conference focused on hunger, our goal is to bring together diverse communities from across the state to learn and, most importantly, take action!
As part of our commitment to fostering inclusivity and accessibility, we are excited to offer scholarships to support attendees who may require financial assistance to participate in this enriching event.
Venue
Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center
2501 Conference Drive, Norman, OK 73069
Complimentary self-parking is available for all conference attendees at the Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center. The venue offers ample parking spaces on the east side to accommodate guests.
Platinum Sponsors
Thank you, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Cherokee Nation Businesses, for committing to help end hunger in Oklahoma by sponsoring Hungry for Action at the Platinum level!
Gold Sponsors
The Curry Family Foundation
Silver Sponsors
If you would like to become a part of this elite group of sponsors, contact Jennifer Mayo.
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