Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma Feels Impacts Of Supply Chain Issues

It is not a shortage of food, but the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is seeing the direct effects of the supply chain shortage firsthand. 

"Not only are we seeing about a 25% increase in food purchases, but we are also seeing double or triple in freight cost," said Cathy Nestlen with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. 

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma takes a dollar donated and can directly use 96 cents for food assistance. 

But now take those 96 cents and the current state of the world, and it's going to be stretched. 

Everything costs more right now because the price tag for shipping is up, and deliveries are also delayed up to 8 weeks. 

COVID-19 has left a destructive path according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food prices have increased 2.5%, and restaurant prices have increased by 3.6%. 

"Oklahoma is the 5th hungriest state in the nation. This is not anything new post-pandemic or during the pandemic. We are a hungry state. Any assistance all helps for the fight against hunger in Oklahoma," said Nestlen. 

The Regional Food Bank says Oklahoma is the 5th hungriest state, and they need your help to fight that. 

Anything helps, from donations to volunteering or hosting your own food drive. 

https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/