Community Impact
Food insecurity affects more people than many realize.
Across western Canadian County, thousands of children, families and seniors face difficult choices between groceries, housing, utilities, healthcare and other basic necessities. Rising food costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, while many children rely on school meal programs and many older adults live on fixed incomes. The need is growing across every generation, which is why programs that provide nutritious food, household essentials and compassionate support are more important than ever.
Our Community's Growing Need
1
22,450
people in Canadian County experience food insecurity.
3
45%
of Oklahoma households live below the minimum income level needed to afford the basic necessities.
5
9.9%
of Oklahoma adults age 60+
experience food insecurity.
2
More than 3,000
school-age children in Western Canadian County qualify for free or reduced-price school meals.
4
987
food-insecure seniors are estimated to live in Blessing Baskets' service area.
6
1 in 4
Oklahoma children currently experience food insecurity
The Need is Evident in Our Programs
1,392
Individuals served through our Christmas Baskets Program
in the latest reporting year
2,093
Individuals served through our Families With Children Grocery Program
in the latest reporting year
5,689
Grocery distributions provided to families during school breaks
in the latest reporting year
1,715
Senior grocery distributions provided annually through our Senior Grocery Program
in the latest reporting year
