Drive Away Hunger with AFR

Did you know one in six Oklahomans struggles with hunger?

The AFR Women’s Committee is determined to help fight hunger in 2015! We’ve teamed up with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma to challenge the people of AFR to donate 50,000 meals this year.

The “Drive Away Hunger with AFR” campaign will kick off with a canned food drive January 19-30.

A competition will be held for your local organization to compete for most meals donated. Winners will be announced at the state convention February 14 during the women’s luncheon. First place will receive $250; second place will receive $150 and third place will receive $100.

We have asked agents to serve as drop-off locations for the drive. Please bring your items to your local agency by January 30. All donations will be picked up by your nearest food pantry and dispersed to hungry families in your area. You may also donate money for this drive; one dollar equals five meals.

Please reach out to local officers, boards and community members to help make this first drive a success!

For questions about what items are acceptable for donation or other information, please contact Megan Albright at malbright@afrmic.com or (405) 218-5416.

Sincerely,

Suzanne Gilbert, Chair

AFR Women’s Committee