In response to the federal shutdown and suspension of SNAP benefits that affected the individuals and families we serve, Tulsa Area United Way organized and acted in conjunction with our partners working every day to meet the needs of those facing food insecurity. Food drive donations benefit TAUW partners working to provide basic needs resources to our friends, families, and neighbors. Download the food drive flyer here.
You can help by donating or volunteering today. Food Drive Ends Friday, Dec. 5.
MOST NEEDED ITEMS
Canned tuna, chicken, or beans
Peanut butter
Rice or pasta
Canned fruits and vegetables
Shelf-stable milk or milk alternatives
Soup or chili
Oatmeal or cereal
Cooking oil
Granola bars
Infant formula and baby food
Virtual Food Drive
Purchase items from the Amazon Wish List here. Items will be distributed to our benefiting partners.
FOOD DRIVE DROP-OFF LOCATION
Unopened non-perishable items may be dropped off at the Tulsa Area United Way — 1430 S. Boulder Ave (Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm)
VOLUNTEER
Help us meet this urgent moment by joining the community as a volunteer. Please note: volunteer opportunities vary frequently, so please check back if you can’t find a shift that works for you.
Deep Fork Community Action Foundation, Inc. (Okmulgee) – Christie Baldridge – executivedirector@dfcaf.org |
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma (Tulsa) – Mikayla Higginbotham – mhigginbotham@okfoodbank.org |
John 3:16 Mission (Tulsa) – Brian Bost – bbost@john316mission.org |
Pryor Ministries (Pryor) – Angela Boy – pmcpryor@gmail.com |
Restore Hope Ministries (Tulsa) – Sharon Catalano – scatalano@restorehope.org |
The Ministry Center (Tulsa) – Lisa Fuller – lisa@ministry-center.org |
The Mission Center (Owasso) – Matt Lister – matt.lister@themission.net |
The Salvation Army (Muskogee) – Yvette Thornton – yvette.thornton@uss.salvationarmy.org |
The Salvation Army (Tulsa) – Veronica Ramirez – veroinca.ramirez@uss.salvationarmy.org |
If you need volunteers to help with food distribution, please email us at volunteer@tauw.org.
You can also help by donating money to Tulsa Area United Way
Financial donations support 160 programs across eight counties in Eastern Oklahoma, as well as 211, the largest, 24/7 database for assistance and resources in Eastern Oklahoma.
Do you or someone you know need food assistance?
211 Eastern Oklahoma is the largest, most reliable give-and-get source for food assistance and other resources in our area. Call 211 or visit www.211eok.org 24/7 to search for food, utility assistance, housing, and more.
Is your organization interested in hosting a food drive?
Please fill out the below interest form to share more information with our team.
Beneficiaries List
BeHeard Movement
Bristow Social Services
Broken Arrow Neighbors
Broken Arrow Senior Center
Camp Fire Green Country
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma
Clubhouse Tulsa
CREOKS Community Storeroom
Emergency Infant Services
Family & Children’s Services
La Cosecha Inc.
NewLife Training Center’s Heavens Manna
Opp Project LLC
Owasso Community Resources
Palmer Continuum of Care, Inc.
Restore Hope Ministries
The Bridges Foundation
The Salvation Army
Tulsa Cornerstone Assistance Network
YMCA of Greater Tulsa
Youth Services of Tulsa
food drive sponsored by the cherokee nation
