Food Insecurity

Food insecurity means limited or uncertain access to adequate food. This is according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Hunger may be a consequence of food insecurity.  

Food insecurity can negatively affect:

• Physical and mental health of children

• Physical and mental health of adults

• Readiness of service members

Prolonged, involuntary lack of food may result in:

• Discomfort

• Pain

• Potential illness

• Weakness 

Food insecurity is a social determinant of health. It has the potential to affect both service members' and their family members':

• Well-being

• Health

• Growth

• Healing

• Ability to adhere to treatment goals

• Child development

• Stress

Resources for Food Insecurity 

Please note that some services are income based

Food Banks/Pantry/Groceries

Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry

605 SW 11th St, Lawton, OK 73501
Phone: 580-514-4974
Hours: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Lawton Food Bank
1819 SW Sheridan Rd. Lawton, OK 73505
Phone: 580-353-7994
Hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday & Wednesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday
Closed Fridays

The Salvation Army Food Bank
1306 SW E Ave. Lawton, OK 73501
Phone: 580-355-1802
Hours: 9:30a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Monday - Friday

Food Assistance Programs

SNAP Program- Food Stamps

10 SW 2^nd St Lawton, OK 73501
Phone: 580-522-5050 or 1-877-760-0114
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Apply online @ Oklahoma.gov

WIC

1010 SW Sheridan Rd. Lawton, OK 73505
Phone: 580-585-6625
Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday - Friday
Apply online at OKDHAlive.org
 

Ft Sill Resources

Army Community Service (ACS)/
Army Emergency Relief (AER)

4700 Mow-Way Rd., Lawton, OK
Phone: 580-442-4916/6818
Offers:  Army emergency Relief, Financial readiness, and New parent support programs

Lawton Armed Services YMCA Food Bank

Must register online @
https://oklahoma.asymca.org/services/5starfoodmarketplace/

Free HOT Meals

St. Johns Baptist Church

1504 SW N H Jones Ave, Lawton, OK 73501
Phone: 580-357-3542
Hours: 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
All ages welcome

Center for Creative Living

3501 SW Elsie Hamm Dr., Lawton OK
Phone: 580-248-0471
Hours: Serves lunch to senior citizens 55+ every Mon, Wed and Friday from 11AM -12PM
Register day before 

Food 4 Kids Program Lawton Public Schools

LPS Nutrition Office: 580-355-1140
LPS provides breakfast, hot lunch, and sack lunch throughout the summer at various schools/locations. Contact public schools around town or the LPS Nutrition Office Kids must be present.
 

First Christian Church of Lawton

701 SW D Ave Lawton Ok 73501
Phone: 580-355-2437
Every Wednesday at 5:30 all ages welcome
Blessing box located outside front doors. 

Love Sick Ministries

1107 SW Summit Ave, Lawton, Ok 73501
Phone: 580-574-4974
Hours: Sunday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
 

Transportation Resources

Lawton Area Transit System (LATS)

Reduced Fares
611 Southwest Bishop Road
Lawton, OK 73501
https://ridelats.com/passes-and-fares/