Oklahoma moms create front yard food pantries to combat hunger

In the wake of the recent shutdown, Oklahomans are stepping up to help each other, showcasing the “Oklahoma Standard.”

In Shawnee, Amber Hackett, a mother of five, has transformed her front yard into a drive-thru food pantry.

Inspired by a fellow Shawnee resident, Hackett began delivering meals to families after hearing about children going hungry during the SNAP freeze on Nov. 1. “Children shouldn’t have to thank people for letting them eat. It’s a right,” Hackett said…

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