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ODAFF, Oklahoma Pork Council and Wheeler's Meat Market Partner for Hunger Action Month Ham Donation
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:21:40 CDT
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, the Oklahoma Pork Council and Wheeler's Meat Market have partnered to donate 750 pounds of ham to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
"Oklahoma agriculture is proud to play a big part in feeding the world, but we recognize access to that food isn't always a reality for everyone," Blayne Arthur, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, said. "I am incredibly proud of the Oklahoma Pork Council for stepping up to fight against food insecurity in such a substantial way and providing communities with a critical protein source during their most vulnerable times. Hat's off to you this Hunger Action Month, okPork!"
Hunger Action Month is held each September as members of the Feeding America network of food banks across the country raise hunger awareness and encourage residents to fight hunger in their communities.
"Oklahoma's pig farmers are committed to raising a safe, affordable and nutritious protein, as well as giving back to the community," Kylee Deniz, executive director of the Oklahoma Pork Council, said. "With September being Hunger Action Month (HAM), we consider it a great honor to offer hams to Oklahomans faced with food insecurity via a collaboration with Wheeler's Meat Market of Oklahoma City and the Regional Food Bank."
The donation will be made available to the Regional Food Bank's network of partners in 53 counties across central and western Oklahoma.
"We are so thankful to the generosity of our partners at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, the Oklahoma Pork Council and Wheeler's Meat Market," Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank, said. "Protein is one of the most requested items at our network partners and this donation will go toward providing hundreds of meals to Oklahoma families."
The Regional Food Bank envisions an Oklahoma where no one goes hungry. Learn more about the fight against hunger in Oklahoma by visiting rfbo.org.
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