Oklahoma Pork Council to deliver free meals in Sulphur

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UPDATE 4.30.2024 – The Oklahoma Pork Council says, additional community partners have stepped up in support of relief efforts today in Sulphur.

According to Oklahoma Pork the behind the scene actions to make all the effort take place with a smooth transition, Ben E. Keith, and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, along with Operation BBQ, have arranged for an additional fresh pork product delivery to Sulphur on Tuesday. The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma’s CEO, Jeff Marlow, arranged for a refrigerated truck loaded with vegetables to be driven to Sulphur, arriving this later this morning and staying on site at the Walmart in Sulphur through the week. Ben E. Keith’s Emily Melton arranged for a special delivery of pork purchased by Oklahoma pig farmers via Oklahoma Pork to fill the reefer truck.

Oklahoma Pork says, it purchased 10 cases of pork loins and 10 cases of pork butts, meaning thousands of more meals for Sulphur residents to be prepared by Operation BBQ dinner and through the end of this week.

If you would like to learn more about Oklahoma Pork Council support efforts to serve those in need click here.

Additionally, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committing $250,000 in product donations and grants to organizations providing relief to communities in Oklahoma, Nebraska and Iowa, which were recently impacted by severe weather.

The Information Technology Resource Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) will also be on site to provide WiFi hotspots and charging stations to the community.

The Walmart Foundation officials say, their commitment is supporting local communities in times of crisis.

ORIGINAL STORY

SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) – The Oklahoma Pork Council and its partners are gearing up to show support in the Sulphur community, providing free food on Tuesday, April 30.

Following last weekend’s devastating storms, the group partnered with Operation BBQ Relief and Newman’s Firehouse BBQ, is set to distribute 800 free pork meals to the local Sulphur community.

Update: 25 tornadoes recorded during severe weather outbreak, NWS

Where: Walmart Parking Lot

2705 W Broadway Ave

Sulphur, OK 73086

When: April 30, 2024, starting at 11:00 a.m.

This location will also facilitate coordination with local utilities and emergency services.

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