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Policy and Advocacy

Oklahoma is hungry.

Hunger is solvable through a unified, statewide voice at the Capitol and within our communities.

Federal nutrition programs are critical for food security in Oklahoma.

A child who cannot rely on a nutritious meal at home can be ready and able to learn at school because of the School Breakfast Program.

A working mother who is struggling to make ends meet knows she can get help to get food on the table through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

But these programs are only as strong as the support they receive in the halls of the state legislature and Congress. Hunger Free Oklahoma works daily to remove barriers, protect, and expand these vital programs to work toward a future in which no one in Oklahoma goes hungry.

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Hunger Free Oklahoma Highlights Growth and Gaps in Food is Medicine Programs

4/1/26 – Tulsa, OK: Hunger Free Oklahoma’s 2026 Food is Medicine Landscape Analysis highlights health improvements, access gaps, and opportunities to expand nutrition-based healthcare programs across Oklahoma.
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Elk City Public Schools: How School Meals Fuel Academic Gains

“A hungry kid cannot learn, but a well-supported student, with quality meal service and quality instruction, will thrive. In Elk City, Oklahoma, we have the numbers to prove it!” That conviction from Superintendent Mike Sparks sits at the heart of the transformation underway at Elk City Public Schools. Superintendent Sparks, recently named the 2025 OASA District 12 Superintendent of the Year, attributes the district’s academic progress to a powerful combination: strengthened child nutrition programs paired with data-driven instruction.
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Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (March 2026)

by Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist, and Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy State Updates Legislative session is quickly springing forward. Between committee deadlines, Anti-Hunger Day at the Capitol, and some surprising changes to the upcoming Congressional midterm elections, there’s a lot to cover. Below is an updated list […]
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Catch up on the latest policy and advocacy news.

Read Our Blog

Hunger Free Oklahoma Highlights Growth and Gaps in Food is Medicine Programs

4/1/26 – Tulsa, OK: Hunger Free Oklahoma’s 2026 Food is Medicine Landscape Analysis highlights health improvements, access gaps, and opportunities to expand nutrition-based healthcare programs across Oklahoma.
Read More >
Elk City Public Schools logo

Elk City Public Schools: How School Meals Fuel Academic Gains

“A hungry kid cannot learn, but a well-supported student, with quality meal service and quality instruction, will thrive. In Elk City, Oklahoma, we have the numbers to prove it!” That conviction from Superintendent Mike Sparks sits at the heart of the transformation underway at Elk City Public Schools. Superintendent Sparks, recently named the 2025 OASA District 12 Superintendent of the Year, attributes the district’s academic progress to a powerful combination: strengthened child nutrition programs paired with data-driven instruction.
Read More >
State Capitol ceiling

Capitol Insider: Latest News on Food Insecurity Policy & Advocacy (March 2026)

by Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist, and Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy State Updates Legislative session is quickly springing forward. Between committee deadlines, Anti-Hunger Day at the Capitol, and some surprising changes to the upcoming Congressional midterm elections, there’s a lot to cover. Below is an updated list […]
Read More >
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Policy and Advocacy Inquiries

Jessica Dietrich
Director of Government Relations and Public Policy
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Call or text: 405.546.9084

Bailey Ashbaker
Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist
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Call or text: 405.818.0263

Lindsay Cuomo
Strategic Advocacy and Engagement Manager
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Call or text: 405.423.0859

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