TULSA, Oklahoma – Walter’s Way and Good News Ministries in north Tulsa have joined forces for a common goal.

After receiving a $150,000 grant from the state Department of Human Services, Walter’s Way was able to partner with Good News Ministries in North Tulsa to host a food drive.

There is a large, underserved community in north Tulsa and both organizations are trying to provide more resources.
Patricia Robinson volunteers at Good News Ministries and helps with the weekly food distribution.

Although she works on a voluntary basis, she also relies on food aid.

“Food prices are extremely high and continue to rise,” Robinson said. “We offer vegetables, fruits, bread, applesauce and nutritious foods.”

She said it was important to provide people with quality and nutritious food.

“None of it goes to waste,” she said. “We distribute a lot of stuff.”

Walter Block, CEO of Walter’s Way, said the need for such programs is growing.

“There are so many people living in the food desert in the North who don’t have access to grocery stores,” Block said.

“Even the social benefits they receive, be it food stamps or something similar, are not enough for a month,” he said.

Joy Block-Wright, COO of Walter’s Way, said the latest grant from the state helped them achieve some of their community support goals.

“We will be expanding the kitchen and storage space we have now starting in September,” she said.

“It also allows us to get food to seniors and those who can’t go out and come to the food bank in person.”

The nonprofit also partners with the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma to provide food to community members.

“We can now put together food packages for seniors,” said Block-Wright.

“It’s a program for everyone over 60.”

Block said the organization can now more easily care for the homeless population.

“We can distribute to them too,” he said.

“They can be quick meals that you don’t have to cook or refrigerate.”

According to Block-Wright, a common misconception is that all of the organization’s food is donated for distribution, but that’s not always the case.

Joy said that sometimes they have to pay for food out of their own pocket.

With that in mind, Joy said anyone with questions or donations can call (918) 382-8823.

The organization is looking for turkeys to distribute to families just before Thanksgiving.

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