OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KAUZ) – A final tally after the conclusion of Oklahoma’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive found that state residents donates over half a million pounds of food – enough to provide over 760,000 meals.
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma also reported that the drive netted an additional $118,454 in donations. Oklahomans left nonperishable food items by their mailboxes for pickup by postal workers. In the Oklahoma City area, over 370 volunteers helped sort donations.
We are incredibly grateful for the passionate support of our letter carriers, the generosity of Oklahomans and the commitment of our presenting sponsors, the American Fidelity Foundation and OG&E.” Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer, said. “Their dedication made Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive a success, once again, helping provide much-needed meals to our neighbors living with hunger.”…