TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — As the federal government shutdown continues and SNAP benefits remain suspended, the City of Tulsa is partnering with the Tulsa Area United Way, the Cherokee Nation, and several local organizations to collect food for families struggling to make ends meet.
City officials say the Emergency Food Drive comes at a critical time as food pantries across eastern Oklahoma report record demand.
Many residents who once relied on SNAP — or who narrowly miss qualifying — are now turning to local nonprofits for help with essentials like food, childcare, and housing…