Our BIG Why
The Issues
Fresh food is crucial for the health of our community. Food is connection, nourishment, and memory. And right now, so many Tulsans do not have the access to the food that they deserve.
With 45% of Tulsa living with low access to fresh foods, and a critical 17% of Tulsa's population living in food deserts, fresh food scarcity is a public health problem.
In a food desert, access to quality food is non-existent. Residents must travel several miles to reach a grocery store that carries staple items like fresh produce. When it is easier to buy a gun in your neighborhood then it is an apple, we as a community have a problem.
Our Vision
A world where all people have equitable access to nutritious food.
Our Mission
To enhance the nutritional and economic health of Oklahoman’s by overcoming barriers to healthy food access.
Our Values
Promote Dignity: All people have worth and deserve respect.
Advance Equity: Increase social and economic opportunities.
Foster Cooperation: Working together to achieve results.
Elevate Sustainability: Succeed without compromising future generations.
Build Community: A shared sense of place and belonging.
Our Approach
We use a holistic approach, offering a variety of services, education programs and economic partnership initiatives that each work to address specific challenges throughout the food system and community, from food production to safety and processing, distribution, retail, health and nutrition, and environmental conservation.