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Kiss The Pig Winners Announced; Over $30,000 Donated To Food For Kids

Kiss The Pig Winners Announced; Over $30,000 Donated To Food For Kids

News 9 Oklahomans donated over $30,000 for Food For Kids this year. Check out which News 9 team will have to kiss the pig.

Boys And Girls Club Of OKC, Regional Food Bank Working To Ensure Kids Don’t Go Hungry

Boys And Girls Club Of OKC, Regional Food Bank Working To Ensure Kids Don’t Go Hungry

News 9 In the hours after class, kids need a fun place to chill and have a good snack. Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County provides just that.

Food For Kids Backpack Program Helps Feed Oklahoma Kids All Year Long

Food For Kids Backpack Program Helps Feed Oklahoma Kids All Year Long

News 9 The Regional Food Bank's Backpack Program is making sure children are fed seven days a week.

Urban League OKC’s Partnership With Regional Food Bank

Urban League OKC’s Partnership With Regional Food Bank

News 9 For over a decade the Regional Food Bank has been partnering with the Urban League of Oklahoma City.

Robin Marsh Will 'Kiss The Pig'; More Than $22,000 Goes To Food Bank

Robin Marsh Will 'Kiss The Pig'; More Than $22,000 Goes To Food Bank

News 9 News 9 viewers have spoken, and that means Robin Marsh will be kissing a pig Monday during News 9 This Morning! But this also means News 9 viewers have raised a lot of money for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's 'Food For Kids' program. In all, $11,156 was raised as part of this fundraising effort, which usually happens alongside the Oklahoma State Fair. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, the fundraiser was completely virtual.

Oil Company Donates Workers To Volunteer For Regional Food Bank

Oil Company Donates Workers To Volunteer For Regional Food Bank

News 9 We all know the oil industry is a volatile business. But one Oklahoma City company in its 55-year history has never had a layoff. Instead they pay their employees to volunteer.

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Urban League & Regional Food Bank Helping Children During Distance Learning

Urban League & Regional Food Bank Helping Children During Distance Learning

News 9 Due to the pandemic many children in our state are now distance learning and that can put a big strain on parents in a number of ways. But some groups, like the Urban League, have stepped up with the help of the Regional Food Bank.

Urban League & Regional Food Bank Helping Children During Distance Learning

Urban League & Regional Food Bank Helping Children During Distance Learning

News 9 Due to the pandemic many children in our state are now distance learning and that can put a big strain on parents in a number of ways. But some groups, like the Urban League, have stepped up with the help of the Regional Food Bank.

Food For Kids: News 9's Amanda Taylor Speaks With The Regional Food Bank's Spokeswoman

Food For Kids: News 9's Amanda Taylor Speaks With The Regional Food Bank's Spokeswoman

News 9 You've maybe heard about the Food For Kids backpack program. It takes $100 a year to make sure a child gets food when they're typically not in school, but with COVID, how they make sure kids get fed has changed.

Food For Kids: News 9's Amanda Taylor Speaks With The Regional Food Bank's Spokeswoman

Food For Kids: News 9's Amanda Taylor Speaks With The Regional Food Bank's Spokeswoman

News 9 You've maybe heard about the Food For Kids backpack program. It takes $100 a year to make sure a child gets food when they're typically not in school, but with COVID, how they make sure kids get fed has changed.

Norman Junior League Continues To Support The Regional Food Bank

Norman Junior League Continues To Support The Regional Food Bank

News 9 The Regional Food Bank typically relies on thousands of volunteers and donors, but they also get a lot of help feeding children from other charitable organizations, like the Norman Junior League.

Norman Junior League Continues To Support The Regional Food Bank

Norman Junior League Continues To Support The Regional Food Bank

News 9 The Regional Food Bank typically relies on thousands of volunteers and donors, but they also get a lot of help feeding children from other charitable organizations, like the Norman Junior League.

How The Regional Food Bank Is Adapting During The COVID-19 Pandemic

How The Regional Food Bank Is Adapting During The COVID-19 Pandemic

News 9 COVID-19 has had a big impact on just about every part of our lives. At the Regional Food Bank, the virus has not only increased expenses but also the need.

How The Regional Food Bank Is Adapting During The COVID-19 Pandemic

How The Regional Food Bank Is Adapting During The COVID-19 Pandemic

News 9 COVID-19 has had a big impact on just about every part of our lives. At the Regional Food Bank, the virus has not only increased expenses but also the need.

Food Bank Seeks Donations As Pandemic Increases Need To Help Feed Local Children

Food Bank Seeks Donations As Pandemic Increases Need To Help Feed Local Children

News 9 The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has led to tough times for our friends and families across the state. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed unprecedented and historic events. The closure of businesses and people panic buying at the grocery

Food Bank Seeks Donations As Pandemic Increases Need To Help Feed Local Children

Food Bank Seeks Donations As Pandemic Increases Need To Help Feed Local Children

News 9 The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has led to tough times for our friends and families across the state. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed unprecedented and historic events. The closure of businesses and people panic buying at the grocery

Festival Of The Pig Will Benefit Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma

Festival Of The Pig Will Benefit Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma

News 9 The 2nd Annual Oklahoma BBQ Championship “Festival of the Pig” will take place June 21-23 at Remington Park.

Festival Of The Pig Will Benefit Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma

Festival Of The Pig Will Benefit Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma

News 9 The 2nd Annual Oklahoma BBQ Championship “Festival of the Pig” will take place June 21-23 at Remington Park.

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32nd Annual Chefs' Feast To Benefit Food For Kids

32nd Annual Chefs' Feast To Benefit Food For Kids

News 9 The 32nd annual Chefs' Feast is slated for Friday, March 1st with proceeds benefiting Food For Kids.

32nd Annual Chefs' Feast To Benefit Food For Kids

32nd Annual Chefs' Feast To Benefit Food For Kids

News 9 The 32nd annual Chefs' Feast is slated for Friday, March 1st with proceeds benefiting Food For Kids.

Beach Boys To Perform In OKC Concert Benefiting Regional Food Bank, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Beach Boys To Perform In OKC Concert Benefiting Regional Food Bank, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

News 9 The Beach Boys, featuring Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, will make a stop in Oklahoma City as part of their “Now and Then” summer tour.

Beach Boys To Perform In OKC Concert Benefiting Regional Food Bank, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Beach Boys To Perform In OKC Concert Benefiting Regional Food Bank, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

News 9 The Beach Boys, featuring Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, will make a stop in Oklahoma City as part of their “Now and Then” summer tour.

OKC Zoo, News 9 Partner To 'Pack The Pantry' Across Oklahoma

OKC Zoo, News 9 Partner To 'Pack The Pantry' Across Oklahoma

News 9 The Oklahoma City Zoo and News 9 are partnering to fight hunger and pack school pantries in central and western Oklahoma by raising food donations for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Zoo guests bringing at least one food item from the list below will receive half off admission (a $5.50 value for adults; $4 value for kids and seniors) Wednesdays July 11, 18 and 25. Each ticket requires at least one food item for discount. Food items will be accepted at the Zoo’s ticket windo...

OKC Zoo, News 9 Partner To 'Pack The Pantry' Across Oklahoma

OKC Zoo, News 9 Partner To 'Pack The Pantry' Across Oklahoma

News 9 The Oklahoma City Zoo and News 9 are partnering to fight hunger and pack school pantries in central and western Oklahoma by raising food donations for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Zoo guests bringing at least one food item from the list below will receive half off admission (a $5.50 value for adults; $4 value for kids and seniors) Wednesdays July 11, 18 and 25. Each ticket requires at least one food item for discount. Food items will be accepted at the Zoo’s ticket windo...

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1 Dead After Apparent ATV Rollover In Tulsa

1 Dead After Apparent ATV Rollover In Tulsa

News On 6 Officers said an ATV with its engine running was found nearby and that it had significant damage from an apparent rollover.

1 Dead After Apparent ATV Rollover In Tulsa

1 Dead After Apparent ATV Rollover In Tulsa

News On 6 Officers said an ATV with its engine running was found nearby and that it had significant damage from an apparent rollover.

Bill Allowing Veteran Discounts At Liquor Stores Heads To Oklahoma House Floor

Bill Allowing Veteran Discounts At Liquor Stores Heads To Oklahoma House Floor

Chloe Abbott A bill that would allow liquor stores in Oklahoma to give veteran discounts has made it out of committee and is headed to the house floor.

Bill Allowing Veteran Discounts At Liquor Stores Heads To Oklahoma House Floor

Bill Allowing Veteran Discounts At Liquor Stores Heads To Oklahoma House Floor

Chloe Abbott A bill that would allow liquor stores in Oklahoma to give veteran discounts has made it out of committee and is headed to the house floor.

OHP: 4-Year-Old Boy Struck, Killed By Intoxicated Driver In LeFlore County

OHP: 4-Year-Old Boy Struck, Killed By Intoxicated Driver In LeFlore County

News On 6 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says an 18-year-old intoxicated driver struck the 4-year-old Sunday afternoon along Highway 270 in LeFlore County.

OHP: 4-Year-Old Boy Struck, Killed By Intoxicated Driver In LeFlore County

OHP: 4-Year-Old Boy Struck, Killed By Intoxicated Driver In LeFlore County

News On 6 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says an 18-year-old intoxicated driver struck the 4-year-old Sunday afternoon along Highway 270 in LeFlore County.

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1 Dead After Apparent ATV Rollover In Tulsa

1 Dead After Apparent ATV Rollover In Tulsa

News On 6 Officers said an ATV with its engine running was found nearby and that it had significant damage from an apparent rollover.

Bill Allowing Veteran Discounts At Liquor Stores Heads To Oklahoma House Floor

Bill Allowing Veteran Discounts At Liquor Stores Heads To Oklahoma House Floor

Chloe Abbott A bill that would allow liquor stores in Oklahoma to give veteran discounts has made it out of committee and is headed to the house floor.

OHP: 4-Year-Old Boy Struck, Killed By Intoxicated Driver In LeFlore County

OHP: 4-Year-Old Boy Struck, Killed By Intoxicated Driver In LeFlore County

News On 6 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says an 18-year-old intoxicated driver struck the 4-year-old Sunday afternoon along Highway 270 in LeFlore County.

Woman Upset After She Says Multiple Packages Were Not Delivered From Muskogee UPS Distribution Center

Woman Upset After She Says Multiple Packages Were Not Delivered From Muskogee UPS Distribution Center

Erin Conrad A Green Country woman says she's wondering what's going on at the Muskogee UPS distribution center after three packages with different tracking numbers all "disappeared" the same day.

Loved Ones Remember Woman Who Drowned In Tulsa Drainage Ditch During Storms

Loved Ones Remember Woman Who Drowned In Tulsa Drainage Ditch During Storms

Chinh Doan Her family said they want to honor the strong-willed mother of three and friend to many by figuring out how what can be done to prevent future tragedies around ditches.

Family Wants Justice After They Say Sister Was Assaulted, Home Set On Fire

Family Wants Justice After They Say Sister Was Assaulted, Home Set On Fire

Chloe Abbott Delaney Pike and Chelsea Jones say their older sister, Amorie Jones, is the rock of their family, and they believe the person who hurt her should be in jail.

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