Oklahoma Farm Bureau members collected more than 900 pounds of food for Governor Mary Fallin’s “Feeding Oklahoma” Food Drive.
Collection points were established in county Farm Bureau offices throughout the state.
“Oklahoma Farm Bureau was proud to participate in this honorable effort to feed hungry Oklahomans,” said OFB President Mike Spradling. “Farmers and ranchers produce an abundance of safe and affordable food. It is unacceptable for any man, woman or child to go to bed hungry in this nation.”
The 900 pounds was part of the 20,000 pounds of food collected during the more than two-week food drive culminating in the inauguration Jan. 10.
The “Feeding Oklahoma” food drive was another important opportunity, like OFB’s recent “Farmers Fighting Hunger” campaign, for the farm organization to continue its ongoing effort to fight hunger in the state.
“We are inspired by the governor’s action and motivated to continue to help fight hunger in Oklahoma,” said Monica Wilke, OFB and affiliated companies executive director.
The food drive was conducted in partnership with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, which serves community soup kitchens, food banks and shelters in all 77 counties.
