Impact Hunger Food Resource Center Credit: Mark Hancock Being one of the working poor sometimes means having to choose between car repairs or medicine and buying food. At the Impact Hunger Food Resource Center at City Rescue Mission, no one should have to make that choice, said Tom Jones, rescue mission president. “Part of our […]
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Out of the box
Rodney Bivens Credit: Mark Hancock Unfortunately, those unsavory offerings are the image many have of provisions from a food bank, but the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma has decided to shake things up with a line called Extra Helpings. To ensure their tastiness, chef Kurt Fleischfresser from The Coach House helped tweak the recipes. Since […]
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Help wanted
Angie Gaines, marketing director for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, said the nonprofit sees as much as a 60 percent drop after the holidays. “During the holidays, people think of giving,” she said. “After the holidays are over, volunteers and volunteer hours drop.” Gaines said volunteers are critical to the work of the nonprofit, […]
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Food for thought
This holiday season the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, thanks to Chesapeake Energy, is offering a unique opportunity for you to do something about it. Chesapeake is matching every dollar donated to the Food Bank, up to $1 million. And every dollar translates into the nonprofit agency being able to supply five meals. That’s definitely […]
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Food for thought
This holiday season the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, thanks to Chesapeake Energy, is offering a unique opportunity for you to do something about it. Chesapeake is matching every dollar donated to the Food Bank, up to $1 million. And every dollar translates into the nonprofit agency being able to supply five meals. That’s definitely […]
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Blades of glory
Opening Friday, the rink has been built on a field behind the dealership, located at 1221 Ed Noble Parkway off Interstate 35. What better way to spread some holiday cheer and help fight childhood hunger? The festive atmosphere will include holiday music, sponsor-decorated trees, lights and decorations related to classic Christmas movies, including “Rudolph the […]
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Karma chameleon
Nashville, Tenn.-based pop-rock singer Steve Moakler has boatloads in common with current tourmate, Oklahoma City’s own Graham Colton: Having got national attention at young ages, they boast all-American looks and a knack for crafting songs that get the ladies swooning. But chief among their similarities? An unabashed love of ’90s alt-pop acts like Goo Goo […]
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Karma chameleon
Nashville, Tenn.-based pop-rock singer Steve Moakler has boatloads in common with current tourmate, Oklahoma City’s own Graham Colton: Having got national attention at young ages, they boast all-American looks and a knack for crafting songs that get the ladies swooning. But chief among their similarities? An unabashed love of ’90s alt-pop acts like Goo Goo […]
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Karma chameleon
Nashville, Tenn.-based pop-rock singer Steve Moakler has boatloads in common with current tourmate, Oklahoma City’s own Graham Colton: Having got national attention at young ages, they boast all-American looks and a knack for crafting songs that get the ladies swooning. But chief among their similarities? An unabashed love of ’90s alt-pop acts like Goo Goo […]
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Regional Food Bank holding drive Saturday
The goal is to collect 900,000 pounds of food. To take part, fill the plastic donation bag arriving in your mail this week with food, and place it in or near the mailbox by 7 a.m. Saturday. Regional Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help with Saturday’s drive. Call Jamie Treadaway at 600-3154.