Oklahoma American Veterans News

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Maybe your income is too high for federal food help yet you still find yourself having to choose between rent and food.  Not eligible for food stamps? Local United Way Food Banks provide groceries to families that can't get food stamps but can't afford food. In some areas of the US vouchers may be given for farmers market to buy fresh fruit and veggies.  
 
Food Banks in Oklahoma -



Tulsa
Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
1304 N. Kenosha Ave.
Tulsa OK 74106
Phone: 918-585-2800
Fax: 918-585-2862
cfbeo.org    

Oklahoma City
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
PO Box 270968
3355 South Purdue
Oklahoma City OK 73137-0968
Phone: 405-972-1111
Fax: 405-688-6447
Executive Director: Rodney Bivens
Web Site: http://www.regionalfoodbank.org 


FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE PROGRAMS

 
Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City OK 73125 Main Phone:
1-800-426-2747
1-405-521-2778
www.state.ok.us/~oja  

Supplemental Nutrition Program , formerly the Food Stamp Program http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/faqs.htm  Applicants and recipients http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/applicant_recipients/ default.htm  

provides benefits to low-income people that they can use to buy food to improve their diets. Recipients spend their benefits (in the form of paper coupons or electronic benefits on debit cards) to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores http://www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/food  http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/  When applying, bring the following for all household members: social security numbers, earned and unearned income, resource information such as bank accounts and vehicles, bill amounts such as utility and mortgage/rent and any medical and/or child support expenses. 1-866-411-1877 

WIC (Women Infants and Children) - A specialty supplement program for women, infant and children. Specifically for pregnant/postpartum women and children UNDER 5 - government program part of social services Find your WIC contact: http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Contacts/statealpha.HTM  405 271-4477  Low-income, nutritionally at risk: Pregnant women (through pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after birth or after pregnancy ends or for breastfeeding women (up to infant’s 1st birthday) Non-breastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends) Infants (up to 1st birthday). WIC serves 45 percent of all infants born in the United States. Children up to their 5th birthday. 

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)- Provides cash assistance to needy families and Food Stamps- A monthly benefit which enable needy families and individuals to purchase nutritious foods. It is a federally-funded program for children deprived of support because of a parent’s death, incapacity, absence or unemployment. Cash assistance is available to the family on a time-limited basis through TANF. Phone: (405) 521-4391 1-866-411-1877 Fax: (405) 521-4158 Contact by e-mail tanf@okdhs.org

Angel Food Ministries food program -buy box(es) of food at less than retail http://angelfoodministries.com 
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief to communities throughout the United States locations- http://www.angelfoodministries.com/hosts.asp food- http://www.angelfoodministries.com/menu.asp  Even if you cannot afford to purchase, check with angel food ministries as they have people who donate.

Oklahoma www.sharecolorado.com SHARE program for Oklahoma- is under Share Colorado http://www.sharecolorado.com/index.cfm?action=host_site_locations&loc=OK   http://www.sharecolorado.com   (Main page where you can look at host sites to show other states they go in to.)

Food and Emergency assistance in Tulsa area-

Broken Arrow Neighbors
Phone 918-251-7781
E-Mail bankim@valornet.com 
Address 322 West Broadway, BA, 74012
Website www.baneighbors.com 
Food pantry 

Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
Phone 918-585-2800, x112
Address 1304 N. Kenosha
Tulsa, OK 74106
Website www.cfbeo.org 


Kendall Whittier, Inc.
Phone 918-743-9559
Address P.O. Box 4165 Tulsa, OK 74159
Emergency food pantry for low or very low income households in our area.


Neighbor for Neighbor
Phone 918-425-5578 x118 or x10
Address 505 E 36th St North
Food assistance.


Restore Hope Ministries
Phone 918-582-5766
Address 2960 Charles Page Blvd
Tulsa, OK 74127
Website www.restorehope.org 
Providing low-income families emergency food.


South Grand Lake Meals on Wheels
Phone 918-782-9686
Address 33738 S. Coves Dr. Afton, OK 74331
Website www.sglcc4god.org/MOW 
Delivering meals to the elderly and homebound in the south Grand Lake area.



Tulsa Housing Authority
Phone 918-581-5985
Address 415 E. Independence Tulsa Ok 74106
Website www.tulsahousing.org 
food pantry located on each site to help our residents in emergency situations.

Neighbors Along the Line 5000 Charles Page Blvd Tulsa, OK 74127-7560 (918) 582-3491 http://www.neighborsalongtheline.org/asp/about.asp

Loaves and Fishes http://loavesandfishes.net/whatwedo.htm

Tulsa Dream Center 200 W 46th St N Tulsa, OK 74126-6675 (918) 430-9984 http://www.tulsadreamcenter.org

Commodities http://www.cityoftulsa.org/community-programs/tulsa-agency-on-aging/services/commodities-food-assistance.aspx

Empty Bowls http://www.emptybowls.net/EmptyBowlsProject.htm 



Salvation Army- http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf 

Local benefits, by state http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=gbcc_page_locate_state&_nfls=false  Select a State from the map to view a list of the selected State's benefit programs.
Call to find most nonprofit organizations in your area Dial 211 from any landline to get help http://211.org 
* AARP Help for Low Income Seniors http://www.aarp.org/money/lowincomehelp/  
* Social programs http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=1414  
* Department of Human Services for each state http://www.aphsa.org/Links/links-state.asp 
 
* American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org  

* Catholic Charities or Catholic Social Services http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org  

Catholic Catholic Charities
Diocese of Tulsa
739 N Denver Ave
Tulsa OK 74106-5184
(918) 585-8167
(ask  for St Vincent De Paul Society as they help families in need   http://www.svdpusa.org/AbouttheSociety/NationalCouncilLocator/tabid/70/Default.aspx  
* Thanksgiving in Tulsa in 2008 http://www.newson6.com/global/story.asp?s=9411537  http://www.city-data.com/forum/tulsa/483636-thanksgiving-tulsa.html 
* Be sure to also check out this list with a huge amount of info on it! http://www.freewebs.com/myresourcelist/ 
* To see what else a person might qualify for http://benefitscheckup.com  
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http://www.efsp.unitedway.org/EFSP/WC.DLL?EFSP%7EFundedStates  Funded Organizations They offer utility bill assistance, emergency food pantry/vouchers, emergency financial assistance, general health screening and assessment, medical referrals and access to medical treatment.

 http://www.salvationarmy.org 
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Oklahoma feeding hungry Oklahomans http://www.okrehab.org/guide/Ch04/04-06.asp  

government program part of social services

Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa
12620 E. 31st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146-2307
ph: 918-627-4103 fax: 918-663-8914
email: mowtulsa@atlasok.com 

http://www.mealsonwheelstulsa.org/ 

Community Food and Nutrition Program http://www.frac.org/html/federal_food_programs/programs/cfnp.html  


Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) (Food Commodities) is a Federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income needy individuals and families, including elderly people, by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/programs/tefap/ 


Oklahoma Special Milk Program (SMP) provides milk to children in schools and childcare institutions who do not participate in other Federal meal service programs. The program reimburses schools for the milk they serve. http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal;jsessionid=qf0FLclRBJGlq3gCnpw2GTyH9xFQLfnGpwZghJYGfvFt2LM4g5nB!23474315?_nfpb=true&quickSearchPageFlow_1_actionOverride=%2FBenefitsQuickSearchPageFlow%2Freport&_windowLabel=quickSearchPageFlow_1&quickSearchPageFlow_1bid=1818&_pageLabel=gbcc_page_quicksearch


Oklahoma Summer Food Service (SFSP) provides nutritious meals to children who would normally receive free or reduced price meals when school is in session. SFSP helps children to maintain a nutritious diet and helps their families to stretch their food dollars during the summer months. http://feedingamerica.org/our-network/public-policy/summer-food-service-program.aspx 

Finding Help- http://www.uneedpsi.org/CMS400Min/index.aspx   
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Modest Needs -  http://www.modestneeds.org   help with needs-based requests site that helps low-income workers struggling to afford emergency expenses like those we've all encountered before: the unexpected auto repair, the unanticipated trip to the doctor, the unusually large winter heating bill. The average gift is between $5 and $100 at a time. Modest Needs is a non-profit, tax-exempt philanthropic organization that began as one man's personal project in March of 2002. Since that time, Modest Needs has become a community of unlikely philanthropists dedicated to helping others as best we can with what we have. Recieve help for Food  

http://www.favorlist.com  post favors you would like especially if there is someone in your area...for like clothes and things....and then you post the favors you would do for others like send a bday card or small gift....sending out coupons to someone and someone send something in exchange that is needed by the other person.


http://www.aidpage.com 


Be sure to also check out this list with a huge amount of info on it! http://www.freewebs.com/myresourcelist/ 
 

To see what else a person might qualify for http://benefitscheckup.com/ 





Ever wonder how you can use some of the few food items you may have on hand? Simply enter some of the ingredients and it will bring up all the recipes that have those ingredients in it! http://www.supercook.com 
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CHURCHES- MANY WILL HAVE A PANTRY OR OUTREACH PROGRAM WITHOUT ADVERTISING IT-

TULSA

Park Plaza Church of Christ Food Bank
5925 E 51st St
Tulsa, OK 74135
918-665-2409


BARTLESVILLE-

Churches United for Community Concern (CONCERN)
333 W. Penn
Bartlesville, OK 74003
918-336-4693 Voice
www.cufcc.org 
CONCERN provides food, financial assistance and quality child care for low income families.


Lighthouse Mission Bartlesville
1411 W. Hensley
Bartlesville, OK 74003
918-336-9029 Voice
918-337-0015 Fax
contact@lighthousemissionok.org
www.lighthousemissionok.org
This program provides shelter for homeless men and women and entire families if room is available, food baskets, utility assistance (when funds allow) and clothing.

Salvation Army - Bartlesville Corps
101 N. Bucy Ave.
Bartlesville, OK 74003
918-336-6454 Voice


217.196.234.204/uss/www_uss_aokdiv.nsf
The Salvation Army offers a wide variety of assistance to help people through tough times. From shelters to groceries to utility assistances, the Salvation Army offers relief and aid.


CLAREMORE

Church at Claremore
1055 W. Blue Starr Dr.
Claremore, OK 74017
918-341-1765 Voice
churchoffice@churchatclaremore.com
www.churchatclaremore.com
Work program available to receive assistance with food, utilities and rent (limited), food distributed at 11:30 - 12:00. Also provides other emergency and financial assistance to low income residents in Bartlesville and surrounding areas. Call for more information.

Community Action Resource and Development (CARD)
522 W. Will Rogers Blvd.
Claremore, OK 74018
918-341-5000 Voice
918-343-3663 Fax
info@cardcaa.org
www.cardcaa.org
This program provides food assistances, housing assistances and weatherizing, senior citizen programs, social services and emergency services. Call for more information.



First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ
200 E. 5th St.
Claremore, OK 74017
918-341-1199 Voice
918-341-2718 Fax
fccclmr200@sbcglobal.net
claremoredisciples.com
Emergency food and utilities funds are limited. Call for more information.


HUGO

Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Inc.
209 N. 4th St.
Hugo, OK 74743
580-326-3351 Voice



Little Dixie's Family Service Centers offer comprehensive case management services throughout Choctaw, McCurtain, and Pushmataha counties. Referrals are made to the different agencies in partnership with Little Dixie, such as: Department of Human Services, Red Cross, the county health departments, S.O.S., FEMA, Helping Hands, and the Ministerial Alliance in each county.

Little Dixie works with the local utility companies to provide payment assistance for utility bills. Little Dixie also assists low-income families with rent payments and provides emergency food vouchers. Referrals are also made to in-house programs such as the Homeless Program and the Transit Program, depending on the individual's need.

MCALESTER

Salvation Army - McAlester Corps
400 N. A. St.
McAlester, OK 74501
918-423-5668 Voice

Delaware, Ottawa. Working together in the communities to prevent, prepare and respond in emergencies.

MIAMI, OK

Ministerial Alliance
316 Eastgate Blvd.
Miami, OK 74354
918-540-2815 Voice



Services provided are up to $10 auto gas for seeking employment, medical attention or other emergencies, prescription assistance, partial payment of utility bill (in some cases only) and emergency groceries. No more than $60.00 of assistance given to any one applicant. Only one kind of assistance may be given at a time and it need not total $60.00 (no combinations of help). No money is given directly to applicant. No money is kept in office. A voucher is issued for whatever assistance is approved and vendors are paid monthly. Assistance is limited.

Ottawa County Nutrition Coalition
33 N. Main St.
Miami, OK 74354
918-542-9676 Voice



Emergency food assistance. Assistance is given one time only per household (amount given based on number of persons in family) during a one year time period, unless separate verified emergency occurs. Call before arrival to make sure the office is open.

MUSKOGEE

Ark of Faith Foundation, Inc
401 E. Broadway
Muskogee, OK 74403
918-682-8411 Voice
arkoffaith.org
This foundation offers a free meals program, a clothing closet, learning classes and more.

First Presbyterian Church
500 W. Broadway St.
Muskogee, OK 74401
918-687-5401 Voice
Community Pantry and food with referral.

Gospel Rescue Mission
326 S. 2nd
Muskogee, OK 74401
918-682-3489 Voice
918-682-3223 Fax
muskogeemission@sbcglobal.net
gospelrescue-mission.com
This mission bases all their services on the individual's needs whether its a place to stay, food, clothing, utilities assistance or something else, this mission will work with the person in need.


Muskogee County Community Action Foundation
1313 N. Main St.
Muskogee, OK 74401
918-683-7637 Voice
918-683-8627 Fax
Call for information on services provided.



NOWATA-
Hillside Christian Church
1348 W. Davis Dr.
Nowata, OK 74048
918-273-1278 Voice
918-273-1283 Fax
office@hillsidecc.net
hillsidecc.net
Heartland SHARE food program for Nowata County.

United Methodist Church
109 N. Maple
Nowata, OK 74048
918-273-1562 Voice
918-273-1563 Fax
fumcnowata@sbcglobal.net

Call for information.

OKMULGEE-

Deep Fork Community Action
223 W. 6th St.
Okmulgee, OK 74447

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 670
Okmulgee, OK 74447
918-756-2826 Voice
918-756-6829 Fax
deepforkca@aol.com
www.deepforkcommunityaction.org
This agency provides child/adult food program, weatherizing, self-help housing, social services and senior nutrition program.

PAWHUSKA

Osage County Nutrition, Clothes Closet
628 1/2 Kihekah Ave.
Pawhuska, OK 74056
918-287-2242 Voice

Services provided for the elderly that include home delivered meals, outreach services and transportation.


PRYOR-

First United Methodist Church
400 E. Graham
Pryor, OK 74361
918-825-0346 Voice
918-825-0343 Fax

Provides rent and utilities assistance, prescriptions and other services available if funds allow.

Home Rescue Mission
640 W. Graham
Pryor, OK 74362

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 142
Pryor, OK 74362
918-825-1650 Voice



This program provides overnight lodging for transient people, food pantry, clothing and furniture.

Miracle House Community Outreach Center
1108 E. Graham Ave.
Pryor, OK 74361
918-825-5810 Voice



This program provides shelter 24 hours a day, operates a distribution center (food, clothes referrals, some furniture). Call for information and distribution times.


SALINA

Liberty House Community Outreach Center
709 E. Brewer
Salina, OK 74365-2237
918-434-2288 Voice

Provides shelter 24 hours a day and operates a distribution center for food, clothes, and furniture; call for information and times. Lunch program - Wednesdays and Thursdays.


SALLISAW

Catholic Charities Helping Center
409 N. Adams St.
Sallisaw, OK 74955
918-775-6111 Voice

Provides food, clothing, emergency help and networks with other agencies to find added resources.

Outreach Center
319 W. Choctaw
Sallisaw, OK 74955
918-775-6443 Voice

Provides food, clothing and emergency assistance.

STILWELL

First United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 206
Stilwell, OK 74960
918-696-2484 Voice
Provides a food pantry and counseling. Call for more information.


TAHLEQUAH
Cookson Hills Community Action Foundation
P.O. Box 745
Tahlequah, OK 74465
918-456-0571 Voice
918-456-6847 Fax
www.cooksonhillscommunityaction.com
This foundation provides emergency assistance, utilities assistance, home weatherizing, FEMA disaster relief, self help housing and housing acquisition assistance and Head Start.

YALE-
Assembly of God


If you want to help someone out by buying them groceries here are a few very basic items:
eggs, milk, bread, tuna, potatoes, vegetables (such as celery, onion, carrots, green pepper) cheese, chicken, cereal, oatmeal, beans, fruit  and hamburger meat. Seasonings that can be added to many foods- garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, beef and chicken bouillon.  

(non food) laundry soap, deodorant, shaving cream, shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, bath soap.

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Community Action Programs you may wish to call:

Big Five Community Services1502 N. First St.
Durant, OK 74701580-924-5331 Voice
580-920-2004 Fax
info@bigfive.org
www.bigfive.org


Bryan County, Carter County, Coal County, Love County and Pontotoc County.


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Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency
429 N. Union Ave. Shawnee, OK 74802
405-275-6060  
www.cocaa.org
  Cleveland County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Payne County, Pottawatomie County and Seminole County. Programs include:




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Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma / Canadian Counties, Inc.
319 S.W. 25th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73109405-232-0199

www.caaofokc.org
Oklahoma County and Canadian County. 

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Community Action Development Corporation
P.O. Box 989
Frederick, OK 73542580-335-5588 Voice


Beckham County, Cotton County, Jefferson County, Kiowa County, Roger Mills County, Tillman County and Washita County. 

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Community Action Project of Tulsa County (CAP)
4606 S. Garnett Rd., Ste. 100
Tulsa, OK 74146918-382-3200 Voice


www.captc.org
Community Action Resource and Development (CARD)
522 W. Will Rogers Blvd.
Claremore, OK 74018918-341-5000 Voice

info@cardcaa.org
www.cardcaa.org
Nowata County, Mayes County, Rogers County, Washington County and Wagoner County. 


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Community Development Support Association
2615 E. Randolph
Enid, OK 73701

www.cdsaok.org 

Garfield County and Grant County. 


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Cookson Hills Community Action Foundation
P.O. Box 745
Tahlequah, OK 74465918-456-0571 Voice

www.cooksonhillscommunityaction.com 

Adair County, Cherokee County, Sequoyah County and McIntosh County. 



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Deep Fork Community Action
223 W. 6th St.
Okmulgee, OK 74447

918-756-2826 

www.deepforkcommunityaction.org
Hughes County, McIntosh County, Okfuskee County and Okmulgee County. 

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Delta Community Action Foundation, Inc.
308 S.W. 2nd
Lindsay, OK 73052 405-756-1100 


Garvin County, McClain County and Stephens County

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Great Plains Improvement Foundation
2 S.E. Lee
Lawton, OK 73502


580-353-2364 


www.gpif-caa.org

Comanche County

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Inca Community Action Foundation
201 S. Capitol St., Ste. 2
Tishomingo, OK 73460

580-371-2352 


www.incacaa.org

serves Atoka County, Johnson County, Marshall County and Murray County. 


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KiBois Community Action Foundation
serves Haskell County, Latimer County, LeFlore County and Pittsburg County
200 S.E. "A" St.
Stigler, OK 74462


800-299-4479 Toll Free
918-967-3325 Voice

www.kibois.orgNutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program, Counseling/Training;

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Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Inc.
Choctaw County, McCurtain County and Pushmataha County
209 N. 4th St.
Hugo, OK 74743580-326-3351 Voice


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Muskogee County Community Action Foundation
1313 N. Main St.
Muskogee, OK 74401918-683-7637 Voice




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Northeast Oklahoma Community Action Agency 
Delaware County and Ottawa County 
856 E. Melton Dr., Ste. C
Jay, OK 74346
918-253-4683 


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Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies (OACAA)
2800 N.W. 36, Ste. 221
Oklahoma City, OK 73112

405-949-1495 

OKACAA@yahoo.com
www.okacaa.org
OACAA provides its 18 Community Action Agency members and others with poverty-related information, education and technical assistance. The Association conducts public awareness programs on poverty and efforts of Community Action Agencies to assist economically disadvantaged persons.

Programs vary among community action agencies, but many offer these services:
Nutrition and congregate meal programs for the elderly,
Emergency assistance food, 

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Opportunities, Inc.
117 W. Russworm
Watonga, OK 73772

580-623-7283
www.opportunities-inc.org 

Alfalfa County, Beaver County, Blaine County, Cimarron County, Custer County, Dewey County, Ellis County, Harper County, Kingfisher County, Major County, Texas County, Woods County and Woodward County.Nutrition - Child & Adult Care Food Program, Congregate Meal Sites, Meals Delivery to Residences;

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Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group
900 S. Carver Rd.
Altus, OK 73521


580-482-5040  

www.geocities.com/socag2004/
Greer County, Harmon County and Jackson County. 
Nutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program, Congregate Meal Sites, Meals Delivered to Residences, Counseling/Training;

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United Community Action Program
501 6th St.
Pawnee, OK 74058 918-762-3041  

Creek County, Kay County, Noble County, Osage County and Pawnee County
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Washita Valley Community Action Council
205 W. Chickasha Ave. Ste. 5
Chickasha, OK 73023
405-224-5831 

www.washitavalleycac.com serves Caddo County and Grady County