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Food Assistance Programs
Many hard-working Oklahomans need a little help to make sure they get enough
nutritious food. Different programs and resources are available to help
them.
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly the Food Stamp Program, helps people of all ages get the food they
need with the Access Oklahoma card, an electronic benefit transfer
(EBT) card. SNAP is for any legal United States resident
who meets the income guidelines. Call 1-866-411-1877 for SNAP information or visit the Oklahoma Department of Human Services website for more information.
- Women Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program-usually called WIC-provides nutrition education, information
about breastfeeding, and nutritious foods. The WIC program is for women
who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have recently given birth and children
under five years old. Call 1-888-655-2942 or visit the WIC website.
- School Lunch and Breakfast Programs offer free and reduced-price
meals at school to children with low incomes who qualify.
Contact the Oklahoma Child Nutrition Office at (405) 521-3327 or visit the Oklahoma State Department of Education web site.
- The Summer Food Assistance Program provides free meals and snacks to
children in need when school is out.
Call (405) 521-3327
or visit the Oklahoma State Department of Education web site.
- Meals on Wheels is a meal delivery program for elderly people who
are homebound. Anyone over 60 years old and their spouses regardless
of age qualify. Call the Areawide Aging Agency Senior info-line at 1-800-211-2116 or find your local Areawide Aging Agency information on the Oklahoma Department of Human Services website.
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