On a regular basis, the Oklahoma Pork Council proudly devotes time, dollars, and pork products toward charitable giving on behalf of our producers. In partnership with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma (RFBO), last week Oklahoma Pork donated 168 backpacks stuffed with school supplies and nutritious pork sticks that will be distributed to area local kids through the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department.

Participating park sites provide summer and after-school meals in connection with schools where greater than 50% of enrolled students qualify for free and reduced lunches. These students will receive their backpacks of school supplies and pork sticks while they enjoy helpful after-school programming like recreational sports and exercise classes through OKC Parks.

If you feel inspired to help feed Oklahomans as the school year gets started, click here to check out ways to get involved via the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Giving back is what pig farmers do, and we are continually honored to help make these special opportunities to connect people with pork a reality!