J. Chris Bernard

Executive Director of Hunger Free Oklahoma

[Hunger Free Oklahoma @HungerFreeOK]

💖 Join the #HeartToTableChallenge! Your support is crucial:
In 2024, 3M summer meals fed OK kids, thanks to help from CFSC! This Valentine’s Day, show your love!
1️⃣ Donate by 2/14
2️⃣ Tag 2 friends
3️⃣ Share this & spread the love!
#HeartToTableChallenge
🔗 https://t.co/fRgfdWu9rW

[OK State Dept of Ed @oksde]

🚨 Attention Oklahoma organizations! The OSDE Child Nutrition Programs is seeking sponsors for the 2025 Summer Food Service Program.

Help provide free, nutritious meals to kids in need!

[J. Chris Bernard @JChrisBernard]

@ChuckHoskin_Jr @HungerFreeOK Wado, @ChuckHoskin_Jr ! Grateful for your leadership and partnership.

[Hunger Free Oklahoma @HungerFreeOK]

Tulsa parents/residents: Help fuel learning with Breakfast After the Bell! Show your support: https://t.co/Kx1yMkYiL6 🌟 TPS is considering requiring all schools to offer this program. Learn more: https://t.co/ry3Qq778oQ

[J. Chris Bernard @JChrisBernard]

You did an amazing job! Thanks for your partnership!

[USDA Food and Nutrition @USDA_FNA]

Today at the #HungryForActionOK Conference, USDA’s Senior Policy Advisor Sakeenah Shabazz took part in a panel titled “Nourishing Oklahoma: The Power of Collaboration.” She was joined by a diverse group of OK partners including @HungerFreeOK, @CherokeeNation, and @MuscogeeNation.

[Alliance To End Hunger @toendhunger]

Congratulations to Hunger Free OK for bringing together a fantastic Hungry for Action convening today. Chris Bernard tells us, "We need leaders who understand their role is to facilitate solutions..."

[J. Chris Bernard @JChrisBernard]

Always fun to show the amazing work happening in Oklahoma to our friends and partners at the USDA!

[USDA Food and Nutrition @USDA_FNA]

During a visit to Tulsa with @HungerFreeOK, USDA Senior Policy Advisor Sakeenah Shabazz checked-out #OasisFreshMarkets, a community grocery store working to eradicate food deserts. Oasis, a #DoubleUpOK and SUN Bucks retailer, served 2,161 #SUNMeals in their space this summer.

[Jessica Dietrich @JDietrichOK]

Last call for early bird registration! You don’t want to miss this event.

[Hunger Free Oklahoma @HungerFreeOK]

“Gov. Stitt’s office’s statement puts political ideology over the wellbeing of 400,000 Oklahoma food-insecure children.” – @jchrisbernard, President/CEO, HFO. Read more from HFO's statement about the state's Summer EBT '25 decision:
https://t.co/6UAOSW1TWQ
#OKSEBT25 #SummerEBT

[Hunger Free Oklahoma @HungerFreeOK]

“Gov. Stitt’s office’s statement puts political ideology over the wellbeing of 400,000 Oklahoma food-insecure children.” – @jchrisbernard, President/CEO, HFO. Read more from HFO's statement about the state's Summer EBT '25 decision:
https://t.co/sWh4Pva314
#OKSEBT25 #SummerEBT

[J. Chris Bernard @JChrisBernard]

Oklahoma is rejecting #SummerEBT again. He is refusing to bring $50M of your tax dollars back to Oklahoma to feed more than 400k children this summer. Sad day when we put political talking points and ideologies ahead of feeding kids.

[Hunger Free Oklahoma @HungerFreeOK]

Ask Stitt for 2025 Summer EBT by Aug 15: https://t.co/tavN6Jy2hu. “403,000 children are eligible...and need Summer EBT...and it could channel approx. $48,360,000 in food resources,” said @jchrisbernard, HFO. Read more: https://t.co/ey4i1RoDlb. @TheOklahoman_ #OKSEBT25 #SummerEBT

[Hunger Free Oklahoma @HungerFreeOK]

Ask Stitt for 2025 Summer EBT by Aug 15: https://t.co/tavN6Jy2hu. “403,000 children are eligible...and need Summer EBT...and it could channel approx. $48,360,000 in food resources,” said @jchrisbernard, HFO. Read more: https://t.co/ey4i1RoDlb. @TheOklahoman_ #OKSEBT25 #SummerEBT

[J. Chris Bernard @JChrisBernard]

Add your voice! Urge governor Stitt to operate #SummerEBT in 2025 and ensure all Oklahoma families that qualify get the resources they need to feed their kids next summer!

[Hunger Free Oklahoma @HungerFreeOK]

Help us ask Gov. Stitt to maximize summer food benefits for OK in 2025! 450,000 kids will have more food in the summer if the state opts in to Summer EBT for 2025. Take a minute to complete this form by August 11 - it's that easy! https://t.co/v9WVyaHEkF #OKSEBT25 #SummerEBT

[Hunger Free Oklahoma @HungerFreeOK]

To amplify the voices of those who experience hunger and food insecurity, HFO is launching the Lived Experience and Resource Network (LEARN) Workshop! It includes a paid 8-month training program beginning Sept 2024. Visit this link to apply by August 2: https://t.co/dvvPssaXBP

[Payton May @paytonmaytv]

Oklahoma ranks 46th in the nation in child well-being according to the latest Kids Count Survey from @OKPolicy.
We rank:
-39th in economic well-being
-45th in health
-49th in education
-76% of 4th graders aren't proficient in reading
-84% of 8th graders aren't proficient in math

[Jessica Dietrich @JDietrichOK]

Today is House Ag Cmte markup of the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is critical, typically bipartisan, legislation that has huge implications for the food system in America. The bill includes 12 titles, including commodities, conservation, nutrition, credit, rural dev. and much more.

[Jessica Dietrich @JDietrichOK]

Excited to see more OK schools take advantage of this USDA funded opportunity. I expect more news like this due to a very wonky tech policy option the state took last year (and that @HungerFreeOK advocated for) that uses data to make it easier for schools to adopt this program.

[Juan Guerra II @LifeofJuanTwo]

REPOST if our next giveaway should be a pair of autographed @shaiglalex All Star Game shoes. #Thunderup #WeAreThunder