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Oklahoma food banks brace for impact of USDA funding cuts

Emory Bryan Oklahoma food banks are preparing to fill gaps left by cuts announced, and expected, at the USDA. The federal government supports food assistance programs, primarily through SNAP benefits.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa nonprofits concerned about potential freeze on federal grants

Ethan Wright Tulsa nonprofits, Hunger Free Oklahoma, and Housing Solutions reacted to the Federal Grant Freeze, highlighting potential impacts on critical services like SNAP-related benefits and housing assistance.

New Short-Term Budget Leaves Out Victims Of Stolen Snap Benefits

News 9 A new federal spending bill leaves out funding to replace stolen SNAP benefits, leaving thousands of victims, including many in Oklahoma, without help.

Oklahoma Declines Federal Summer EBT Program For 2nd Year, Some Hunger Agencies Feeling The Stress

Autumn Bracey Oklahoma has opted not to participate in the federal Summer EBT program for the second consecutive year, citing a focus on community solutions. However, organizations like "Hunger Free Oklahoma" express concern over the strain on resources, noting a significant increase in demand for summer meal distribution.

Gov. Stitt Opts Out Of Federal Summer Food Program For Second Year In A Row

Jordan Tidwell For the second year in a row, Gov. Kevin Stitt has decided not to participate in a federal summer food program in 2025. He says the state has plenty of resources on our own to make sure kids are fed, but food banks say the federal money could be crucial to helping kids.

Hunger in Oklahoma: Facts, Damages & Solutions

Scott Mitchell It's a MitchellTalks Special: Hunger In Oklahoma. When the Stitt Administration declined a new federal summer food program designed to feed 400,000 Oklahoma children, the conversation regarding food insecurity became heated. With Oklahoma's poor health ranking (46th) and equally deficient hunger status (fifth hungriest state in the nation according to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma) as a backdrop, we've brought together 5 of Oklahoma's top experts in related fields to discuss the ongoing damage

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'It's Not Fully Vetted Yet': Gov. Stitt On Opting Out Of USDA Summer Meal Program

Cameron Joiner The program would have provided $40 per month for families with kids on the free and reduced lunch plan.

'It's Not Fully Vetted Yet': Gov. Stitt On Opting Out Of USDA Summer Meal Program

Cameron Joiner The program would have provided $40 per month for families with kids on the free and reduced lunch plan.

Food Bank Of Eastern Oklahoma Prepares To Help More Families Than Usual This Summer

Autumn Bracey The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is preparing to help even more families than usual this summer.

Food Bank Of Eastern Oklahoma Prepares To Help More Families Than Usual This Summer

Autumn Bracey The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is preparing to help even more families than usual this summer.

The White House says the changes to the food stamps program will save money, but hunger advocates are worried it will make things harder.

Hunger Advocates Worry About Possible SNAP Changes

Grant Hermes

The White House says the changes to the food stamps program will save money, but hunger advocates are worried it will make things harder.

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Storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

News On 6 Scattered storm chances increase later in the week, particularly this weekend, with the potential for severe weather.

Storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

News On 6 Scattered storm chances increase later in the week, particularly this weekend, with the potential for severe weather.

Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

MaKayla Glenn The Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act, named after a woman who died alone in the hospital during COVID-19, passed the Oklahoma House on Tuesday with 84 votes in favor and 10 against. The bill, authored by Rep. Emily Gise, aims to ensure patients are informed, treated with dignity, and have a voice in their medical care.

Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

Tulsa neighborhoods could get new life under pilot program. Here's how to apply

Ethan Wright Mayor Monroe Nichols launches NCI Pilot Program to transform Tulsa neighborhoods. This equity-focused initiative will help communities identify strengths and improve conditions.

Tulsa neighborhoods could get new life under pilot program. Here's how to apply

Ethan Wright Mayor Monroe Nichols launches NCI Pilot Program to transform Tulsa neighborhoods. This equity-focused initiative will help communities identify strengths and improve conditions.

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Storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

News On 6 Scattered storm chances increase later in the week, particularly this weekend, with the potential for severe weather.

Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

Tulsa neighborhoods could get new life under pilot program. Here's how to apply

Ethan Wright Mayor Monroe Nichols launches NCI Pilot Program to transform Tulsa neighborhoods. This equity-focused initiative will help communities identify strengths and improve conditions.

'Our employees are very overwhelmed': Washington County SPCA catches couple dumping dogs on camera

Erin Conrad A couple in Washington County was caught on security camera dumping a dog and her puppies. The SPCA hopes to identify the two people because they want them to be held accountable.

Atlantic reporter group chat with defense leaders: U.S. Senator James Lankford, other lawmakers react

Alex Cameron Leaked text thread to Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, from the Trump administration prompts a security breach debate among senators from both sides of the aisle including Oklahoma's own, Senator James Lankford.

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Kaitlyn Deggs Several agencies are fighting a fire in Jenks that's been burning for more than a week. Crews say they were containing the fire and then waiting to fight the fire until they were able to get more resources.

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Oklahoma food banks brace for impact of USDA funding cuts

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa nonprofits concerned about potential freeze on federal grants

New Short-Term Budget Leaves Out Victims Of Stolen Snap Benefits

Oklahoma Declines Federal Summer EBT Program For 2nd Year, Some Hunger Agencies Feeling The Stress

Gov. Stitt Opts Out Of Federal Summer Food Program For Second Year In A Row

Hunger in Oklahoma: Facts, Damages & Solutions

'It's Not Fully Vetted Yet': Gov. Stitt On Opting Out Of USDA Summer Meal Program

'It's Not Fully Vetted Yet': Gov. Stitt On Opting Out Of USDA Summer Meal Program

Food Bank Of Eastern Oklahoma Prepares To Help More Families Than Usual This Summer

Food Bank Of Eastern Oklahoma Prepares To Help More Families Than Usual This Summer

'Double Up Oklahoma' Program Now Available In Sand Springs

'Double Up Oklahoma' Program Now Available In Sand Springs

Hunger Advocates Worry About Possible SNAP Changes

Hunger Advocates Worry About Possible SNAP Changes

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Storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

Storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

Tulsa neighborhoods could get new life under pilot program. Here's how to apply

Tulsa neighborhoods could get new life under pilot program. Here's how to apply

Top Headlines

Storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

Tulsa neighborhoods could get new life under pilot program. Here's how to apply

'Our employees are very overwhelmed': Washington County SPCA catches couple dumping dogs on camera

Atlantic reporter group chat with defense leaders: U.S. Senator James Lankford, other lawmakers react

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke