POTENTIAL DISRUPTION OF SNAP BENEFITS
The OU Food Pantry Student Association is committed to supporting those impacted by the potential disruption of SNAP and other food-assistance resources. In anticipation of higher demand, we are working with campus and community partners to ensure that our clients have consistent access to essential items amidst the ongoing government shutdown. OU students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to visit our space during this time of uncertainty to learn more about our organization and what help we can provide.
For more information, visit our website at ou.edu/foodpantry or contact us at [email protected]
OCTOBER EVENTS
FAMILY WEEKEND PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
The Food Pantry hosted our annual pickleball tournament on October 3rd. The tournament was a great experience for families visiting OU as well as for our team! This event is one of our largest fundraisers for the year and it was a great success again this year!
PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY
On October 16th the OU Food Pantry hosted our annual pumpkin painting party where we engaged with community members and spread holiday spirit. This event was a great opportunity to spread the mission of the OU Food Pantry and to allow members of the OU community to participate in fun halloween activities!
PERIOD ACTION DAY
Our Community Engagement and Health & Advocacy teams participated in Period Action Day tabling at the OU Memorial Union on October 7th. Period Action Day is a movement dedicated to ending the stigma around periods and expanding period resources. The OU Food Pantry plays a vital role in this fight by providing free menstrual products every month and promoting other resources that provide similar services.
SWIG BENEFIT
The OU Food Pantry participated in a collaboration with Swig on October 24th to raise funds for our mission. 25% of the proceeds went to the OU Food Pantry when customers mentioned the OU Food Pantry!
UPCOMING EVENTS
ANGEL TREE
This year we are continuing to do an angel tree to collect toys for families in need this Christmas! We will be accepting applications for our angel tree until November 14th. After this date we will allow for people to sign up to get gifts, so if you are interested come by the Food Pantry to adopt an angel!
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