Food On The Move Served Tulsa Families in September

The organization provided thousands of pounds of food and hundreds of hot meals to local residents last month.

Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Food and Drink

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Throughout September 2026, Food On The Move supported 1,153 families across Tulsa. The initiative relied on a network of 139 volunteers to provide essential resources and fresh food to the community.

Why it matters

The organization works to eliminate logistical and physical barriers that frequently prevent local families from accessing consistent, fresh nutritional options.

In September, the group distributed 23,387 pounds of food and provided 972 hot meals. These efforts were supported by 139 individual volunteers.

The players

Food On The Move

This organization operates festivals to provide food and resources to families in order to remove access barriers.

The details

Food On The Move conducts community food and resource festivals to distribute goods directly to residents. By coordinating with local partners, the organization facilitates access to food for families throughout the Tulsa area.

The organization served 1,153 families during September 2026.
A Community Food and Resource Festival occurs at Northwest Tulsa Hub on October 20, 2026.
Food distribution takes place at One Hope Tulsa on October 21, 2026.
Distributions move to the TCC Northeast Campus on October 22, 2026.
A final scheduled distribution occurs at Chamberlain Park on October 27, 2026.

Openings & Closings
Sept. 30
Oasis Fresh Market Opened in Downtown Tulsa
Fairs and Festivals
Sept. 30
Tulsa State Fair Will Begin October 1
Apartments
Sept. 29
Tulsa Housing Authority Opened The Landing at 36N

Industry Dynamics

This effort to alleviate food insecurity in Tulsa follows findings in the 2023 Feeding America Map the Meal Gap study regarding local hunger rates. The program demonstrates a shift toward mobile, community-centric distribution models to reach underserved populations.

Residents can access fresh food and resources at scheduled community festivals hosted at locations across the city. These events provide a reliable way for families to secure essential grocery supplies without traditional retail barriers.

The takeaway

Consistent community-led distribution programs help mitigate the effects of food scarcity for vulnerable families. Residents are encouraged to monitor local event schedules to participate in upcoming distribution festivals.

What happens next

The organization has scheduled multiple distribution events throughout October 2026, including stops at the Northwest Tulsa Hub on October 20, One Hope Tulsa on October 21, TCC Northeast Campus on October 22, and Chamberlain Park on October 27.