OCCC launches food pantry to help students and their families

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (KOKH) — Professors at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) were concerned that students were coming to their classes hungry and for good reason.

A recent study shows that one in four arrives on campus hungry. But the school decided to do something about it.

The OCCC Food Pantry offers students the opportunity to come to the pantry once a week, free of charge.

The school is backed by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, but still needs monetary donations.

A tax-deductible donation allows them to purchase food from the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, which has tremendous purchasing power. In fact, $1 will buy four meals.

For more information or to donate, visit www.occc.edu/hunger.