OKFB YF&R committee collects more than 2,000 pounds of food with Fill the Sack food drive

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee gathered more than 2,000 pounds of food plus cash donations to help feed Oklahomans facing food insecurity through the committee's Fill the Sack food drive.

The food drive collected a total of 2,131 pounds of food items along with $1,660 cash contributions that were donated to local food assistance programs across the state and to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

"As young agriculturalists, we understand firsthand the dedication and hard work it takes to produce food for our communities," said Allison Theis, OKFB YF&R chair. "OKFB's Young Farmers & Ranchers food drive isn't just about donations - it's about neighbors helping neighbors. We're proud to step up and ensure families across Oklahoma have access to the nourishment they deserve. Fighting food insecurity starts with leadership, and we're committed to being part of that solution."

County Farm Bureau offices served as donation collection points for local Farm Bureau and community members to donate food or money. More than 25 county Farm Bureaus directly contributed donations to the food drive along with the OKFB Women's Leadership Committee and Farm Bureau staff.

The food drive ran from January through mid-February with the OKFB Leadership Conference on Feb. 17 serving as the main collection point for donations made by county Farm Bureaus.