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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.

Fact Sheets

Catch up on the latest policy and advocacy news.

Congress Must Delay SNAP Cost Shift Before States and Families Pay the Price

New USDA data confirms that Oklahoma, along with 35 other states, could soon face massive new SNAP costs, putting food assistance at risk for families already struggling to afford groceries. Congress must act now to delay this cost shift for all states.

Hunger Free Oklahoma Releases Statement on Federal Court Ruling Regarding SNAP Purchase Restrictions

6/24/26: Tulsa, OK — A federal judge blocked five state SNAP purchasing restriction pilots that banned SNAP users from purchasing soda and candy with their benefits. At this time, the ruling does not impact SNAP purchasing rules in Oklahoma. The ruling raises questions about the future of similar policies across the country. The federal ruling […]

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

by Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist, and Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy State Updates It’s primary election season! Visit the Oklahoma Voter Portal to view a sample ballot, check your voter registration status, and view your polling place. Six hundred nine (609) candidates filed for state, federal, legislative, […]

Catch up on the latest policy and advocacy news.

Congress Must Delay SNAP Cost Shift Before States and Families Pay the Price

New USDA data confirms that Oklahoma, along with 35 other states, could soon face massive new SNAP costs, putting food assistance at risk for families already struggling to afford groceries. Congress must act now to delay this cost shift for all states.

Hunger Free Oklahoma Releases Statement on Federal Court Ruling Regarding SNAP Purchase Restrictions

6/24/26: Tulsa, OK — A federal judge blocked five state SNAP purchasing restriction pilots that banned SNAP users from purchasing soda and candy with their benefits. At this time, the ruling does not impact SNAP purchasing rules in Oklahoma. The ruling raises questions about the future of similar policies across the country. The federal ruling […]

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

by Bailey Ashbaker, Senior Policy Analyst and Engagement Specialist, and Jessica Dietrich, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy State Updates It’s primary election season! Visit the Oklahoma Voter Portal to view a sample ballot, check your voter registration status, and view your polling place. Six hundred nine (609) candidates filed for state, federal, legislative, […]

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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