2026 Summer Food

Summer meal programs face shifting policies, shrinking budgets and increasing community needs. Strengthening local ownership, diversifying funding sources and designing flexible, adaptable program models create resilience that withstands crises. These strategies ensure programs continue to provide reliable, nutritious meals to children, even in uncertain and challenging times.

In Oklahoma, many rural families do not have access to a summer meal site. Hunger Free Oklahoma (HFO), which serves as the backbone and facilitator for the Oklahoma Childhood Food Security Coalition, has been hosting Summer Meals Regional Convenings aiming to increase the number of sites and improving access to Summer Meals. See how we have used available data to increase the number of meals served in our state!