Food

More than 66% of households on SNAP in the state have children, with more than 33% being older adults or disabled and more than 42% being working families.

“Most tribes are taking care of their tribal members. It’s just that they’re taking on a lot of expense at this point,” Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin said.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are going to expire Saturday, leaving hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans without food assistance. The Cherokee Nation is declaring a state of emergency and calling on state leaders to step up.

As food benefits for hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans could be canceled Saturday, tribal nations are pulling together resources for people if their benefits run dry.

One estimate showed Oklahoma could lose $628 million in 2029, a 39.3% reduction.

Aramark replaced TPS’ old supplier of many years. District employees say the transition has not been smooth.

Mark Dziadula sinks his teeth into his first paczek, a Polish doughnut traditionally served at a special time of year.

Thanks to a federal program, TPS will expand an already-existing meal program to all students.

The number of cattle and calves in Oklahoma is up in the new year, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cattle Survey, but shoppers still might see differences at the grocery store.

Cooks Venture is shutting down its operations and facilities in eastern Oklahoma and in northwest Arkansas.