Hunger Free Oklahoma

What Hunger Free Oklahoma does

Hunger Free Oklahoma (HFO) is a Tulsa-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 that operates as a statewide convener, program operator, and policy advocate for hunger relief in Oklahoma. The organization connects food-insecure individuals, families, schools, and older adults to federal nutrition assistance programs — primarily SNAP, WIC, Summer Meals, School Breakfast, and Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) — through a toll-free SNAP Application Assistance Hotline (1-877-760-0114), the Meals4KidsOK.org meal-site locator, the Double Up Oklahoma (DUO) produce-incentive program, and a network of partner organizations spanning schools, libraries, community groups, and healthcare providers.

HFO's core technology footprint is intentionally light: a phone-based hotline supported in English and Spanish, web-based resource and mapping tools (Food Resource Tool, Meals4KidsOK.org), and partner-training portals. The organization does not develop proprietary software products; its differentiation rests on institutional relationships, particularly its operating partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) for the SNAP Hotline, its collaboration with the Oklahoma State Department of Education on child nutrition programs, and grant relationships with the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) and Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). In 2025, HFO served 3.5 million summer meals across 74 Oklahoma counties, supported 124,000 Oklahomans through Double Up Oklahoma, and facilitated 7,446 SNAP applications.

HFO's revenue model is a mix of individual and corporate donations, foundation and corporate grants (TSET Food Systems Impact Grants, Walmart Foundation, HCSC), and government contracts/partnerships (notably the OKDHS SNAP Hotline arrangement). All services to end beneficiaries are free; HFO does not sell products. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by President & CEO Chris Bernard, with offices in Tulsa (headquarters) and Oklahoma City. Sub-brands include Double Up Oklahoma, Food For Thought OK, and Meals4KidsOK.

Name

Hunger Free Oklahoma

Legal name

Hunger Free Oklahoma

Website

https://hungerfreeok.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hunger Free Oklahoma is a Tulsa-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2016 that connects food-insecure Oklahomans to SNAP, WIC, Summer Meals, and other nutrition programs through a statewide SNAP hotline, partner network across 74 counties, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief and Nutrition Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), School Feeding & Social Protection Partnerships (Conditional Cash Transfers, etc.) (EDADALAL)

Keywords

• Food assistance programs
• SNAP application help
• Child nutrition programs
• Hunger relief services
• Community nutrition advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations support Hunger Free Oklahoma's operations and programs.
2. Grant Funding: Grants from organizations such as the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) and Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) fund specific programs including Food Systems Impact Grants and nutrition assistance initiatives.
3. Government Contracts/Partnerships: Partnership with Oklahoma Department of Human Services for SNAP hotline operations and outreach.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hunger Free Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization that connects Oklahomans to federal and state nutrition assistance programs. Its core offerings include a toll-free SNAP Application Assistance Hotline, the Double Up Oklahoma (DUO) produce-incentive program, the Meals4KidsOK.org meal-site locator, summer and school nutrition program coordination, and policy advocacy on hunger issues. All services are provided at no cost to individuals, schools, community organizations, and government partners across the state.

Product overview

Hunger Free Oklahoma operates as a nonprofit organization offering a suite of food assistance programs and services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the SNAP Application Assistance Hotline for helping residents apply for food benefits, the Double Up Oklahoma (DUO) produce incentive program, and the Meals4KidsOK.org meal site locator. Additional services encompass school nutrition programs (Summer Meals, School Breakfast, CEP support), policy and advocacy work, community cohort partnerships, and the Food Resource Tool. These programs function as interconnected public-facing services aimed at reducing food insecurity across Oklahoma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Double Up Oklahoma (DUO): A program that doubles SNAP benefits for fresh produce purchases at participating stores.
• SNAP Hotline
• Food For Thought OK
• Meals4KidsOK

Products and services

• SNAP Application Assistance Hotline A toll-free hotline (1-877-760-0114) that helps Oklahoma residents apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in approximately 30 minutes, with assistance available in English and Spanish. Operated Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.
• Meals4KidsOK.org A meal site locator tool developed in partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education that helps families find free summer and afterschool meals for children and teens in their area.
• Double Up Oklahoma (DUO) A nutrition incentive program that doubles SNAP benefits for purchases of fruits and vegetables at participating grocery stores, helping low-income families access healthier food options.
• Food Resource Tool (Oklahoma Food Resources Menu) An online resource locator tool that helps Oklahomans find food assistance programs and resources available in their area, and serves as a comprehensive menu of food assistance resources for community organizations and individuals.
• SNAP in Schools Training Free virtual training that equips schools to help students and families submit online SNAP applications, connecting eligible families to nutrition assistance.
• Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Support Technical assistance and resources to help eligible Oklahoma schools and districts participate in CEP, which allows high-poverty schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students.
• Summer Meals Program USDA Summer Food Service Program coordination that provides nutritious meals to children and teens aged 18 and under in low-income areas when school is not in session.
• School Breakfast Program Support Programs to expand school breakfast participation, including Breakfast After the Bell models and assistance with School Breakfast Program operations.
• Summer EBT Federal program providing benefits to qualifying families with school-aged children to buy groceries during the summer when schools are closed, with benefits loaded on pre-loaded cards.
• WIC Assistance Help connecting Oklahomans to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which provides nutrition support for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
• Hunger Free Community Cohorts Collaborative networks of community partners working together to address local food insecurity through shared strategies, resources, and community-specific interventions.
• Policy and Advocacy Advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels to protect and expand nutrition assistance programs, remove barriers to food access, and address systemic issues contributing to food insecurity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 124,000 Oklahomans increased fruit and vegetable purchases by over 100% through Double Up Oklahoma in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019TSET Board approved up to $1 million in Food Systems Impact Grants in 2019, funding seven organizations including HFO programs. Supports mobile food markets, Double Up Oklahoma expansion, and senior meals initiatives.
• Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHFO operates the SNAP Application Assistance Hotline in partnership with OKDHS. Staff assist callers in applying for SNAP benefits, and OKDHS processes applications and distributes benefits via the Access Oklahoma EBT card.
• Oklahoma State Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Child Nutrition Programs administration. HFO supports Summer Meals, School Breakfast, CEP, and other child nutrition initiatives in coordination with the state education department.
• Partners for Breakfast in the ClassroomsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship for Breakfast After the Bell programs in Oklahoma schools. Joint initiative to expand school breakfast participation.
• Walmart FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship for Breakfast After the Bell programs supporting school nutrition expansion initiatives.
• Food Bank of Eastern OklahomasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on congressional advocacy visits and shared mission of addressing food insecurity across Oklahoma.
• Regional Food Bank of OklahomasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on congressional advocacy visits representing Oklahoma's food bank network.
• Oklahoma LibrariessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLibraries serve as community partners distributing food resources and connecting patrons to SNAP and other nutrition assistance programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National network of food banks including both Oklahoma food banks cited by HFO. Comparable in addressing food insecurity through member food banks and policy advocacy; cited directly as the source for HFO's 223,890 food-insecure children statistic.
• No Kid Hungry (Share Our Strength): National anti-hunger organization that funds state-level campaigns and school breakfast programs. Operates the same school nutrition training, summer meals, and SNAP outreach work that HFO performs at the state level, with a national funding footprint and similar advocacy focus.
• Food Research & Action Center (FRAC): National advocacy and research organization focused on federal nutrition programs including SNAP, school meals, and WIC. Comparable to HFO in policy advocacy and program technical assistance, but operates federally rather than at a single state level.

Direct peers

• Hunger Free Vermont: Statewide anti-hunger coalition in Vermont focused on connecting residents to nutrition programs and advocating for policy change. Same name pattern and same functional mission as HFO, operating as a statewide backbone in a different region.
• Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma: Regional food bank serving central and western Oklahoma with food distribution and nutrition program partnerships. Confirmed HFO partner on congressional advocacy; provides overlapping SNAP outreach and food access programming in the same state.
• Hunger Solutions New York: New York statewide anti-hunger organization operating the same model — SNAP outreach, summer meals coordination, and policy advocacy at the state level. Closest large-state direct peer with comparable hotline/SNAP navigation work.
• Texas Hunger Initiative (Texas Food Bank Network): Statewide anti-hunger organization operating in Texas with the same model as HFO — coordinating school nutrition, SNAP outreach, and policy advocacy at the state level. Closest direct functional peer in a neighboring state with similar hunger profiles.
• Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma: Regional food bank serving eastern Oklahoma with direct food distribution and SNAP outreach. A confirmed partner of HFO (collaborates on congressional advocacy) and the most direct service-delivery peer in the same geographic market.
• Hunger Solutions Institute (Auburn University): Alabama-based statewide anti-hunger organization providing training, technical assistance, and advocacy on SNAP and child nutrition programs. Direct functional analog to HFO operating a statewide hunger backbone in a high-need state.

Others

• Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom: National initiative supporting school breakfast programs including Breakfast After the Bell in Oklahoma. Confirmed HFO partner and an adjacent enabling organization in the same school nutrition ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HungerFreeOK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hunger-free-ok
• Instagraminstagram.com/hungerfreeok
• Xx.com/HungerFreeOK

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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