As of now, families will not be able to take advantage of the Summer EBT Food Assistance Program going into the 2025 school year.
The program provides low-income families with $40 a week per child during the summer to put food on the table.
The state of Oklahoma has opted out of providing it for families for the second year in a row.
Many people and organizations had a lot to say on the issue.
Governor Stitt’s staff sent 2 News this statement when we reached out.
2 News took to the city to find out what the community thinks of the decision.
Laura Hernandez is a volunteer with La Cosecha food pantry and hopes that the program will make a comeback.
She had access to the EBT Program before the state opted out.
(Translation from Spanish)
“I have three older kids and they eat a lot,” she said.
“Having to make three meals a day during the summer is tougher than when they go to school, because we then have to pay for more food.”
CEO of Hunger Free Oklahoma , Chris Bernard, said the government is responsible for helping with food insecurity.