Food Banks in Payne County Oklahoma

Emma Riley Sutton
Payne County, Oklahoma, located in the eastern part of central Oklahoma, has quite a few different food banks available to it's residents. These food banks have different requirements for being able to receive free food. These are just a few of the different food banks in Payne County:

Community Action - Community Action is located at 410 S. Lewis in Stillwater. They are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For specific information about the requirements and limitations of this Payne County food bank, please call 405-624-2533 or 405-624-2535.

Cushing Community Food Pantry - The Cushing Community Food Pantry is located at 503 E. Oak in Cushing. The food bank is open the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is open to residents of Cushing only. For more information, please call 918-225-4790.

Glencoe United Methodist Church - The Glencoe United Methodist Church food bank is located at 103 N. Perry Street in Glencoe. They are open the second Saturday of each month. You can call 580-669-2602 for specific information about the requirements for using the food bank.

Lost Creek United Methodist Church - The Lost Creek United Methodist Church food pantry is located at 8002 S. Washington Street in Stillwater. The are open the third Wednesday of the month. It is also possible to set up an appointment. To do this, call 405-377-0927.

Mehan Union Church - The Mehan Union Church food pantry is located at 8300 East 68th Street in Stillwater. It is approximately six miles east of the intersection of 68th Street and Perkins Road. This food bank is open on the second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. In addition to free food, the Mehan Union Church also has clothes available. For more information, please call 405-743-2097.

Neighborhood Ministry - The Neighborhood Ministry is located at 1005 E. Kirk in Perkins. It is only open to residents of Perkins on the second and fourth Monday of the month or by appointment. Simply call 405-547-2481 and a volunteer will be able to set up an appointment and explain the requirements.

Oak Grove Baptist Church - The Oak Grove Baptist Church is located at 420 N. Oak Grove Road in Cushing. It is open the first Tuesday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. Call 918-352-3174 for additional information.

River of Life Pentecostal Church of God - River of Life Pentecostal Church of God food bank is located at 9404 S. Perkins Road in Stillwater. It is open from 5-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Please call 405-377-8855 for information about the requirements of this food bank.

Salvation Army - The Salvation Army food bank is located at 1101 S. Lowry in Stillwater. This food bank is open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. In addition to the food bank, the Salvation Army offers additional help for those in need such as help with utilities, clothing and rent. For more information, please call 405-372-1554.

Stillwater Church of Christ - The Stillwater Church of Christ food bank is located at 821 Duck Street in Stillwater. It is open the first Thursday after the first Tuesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon. For information about the specific requirements of this food bank, please call 405-372-1554.

The Storehouse - The Storehouse food pantry is located at 717 South Duck Street in Stillwater. It is open every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. Each household is allowed only one visit per month. For additional information, please call 405-372-5854.

Yale Assembly of God - The Yale Assembly of God food pantry is located at 210 W. Charleston in Yale. It is open the first Monday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Yale is east of Stillwater on Highway 51. For additional information, please call 918-387-2184.

Each of the above named food banks in Payne County have different requirements to receive assistance. Most will require photo identification, Social Security cards and proof of residency and family size. Be sure to call before seeking assistance to make sure that you and your family get the help you need.

Published by Emma Riley Sutton

My friends call me "The Queen of Useless Information." I have a B.A. in Public Relations and also in English. I am a stay-at-home homeschooling mom and a freelance writer.  View profile

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  • Mandy Robinson4/18/2011

    Wow that is amazing there are so many options!

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