These are the first three free Community Food Boxes at Sulphur locations. At left, is the first box that was started in 2017. It is now located near the entrance to Dollar General store on Broadway at W. 16th St. The box in the middle photo is located on the north wall of the Home Church on W. 2nd St. at W. Vinita Avenue in downtown Sulphur. At right, is the box at curbside in front of the Church of Christ on W. 12th St. at W. Vinita Avenue. PHOTO BY MIKE WEST
The Sulphur United Methodist Church has opened the latest Community Food Box at their site at 2022 W. 14th St. at Williams Drive. It is the fourth such box to be installed at Sulphur locations. The “Blessing Box” is located just outside the front doors at the church. It is well-stocked with various canned and non-perishable items offered for free to anyone in need. Community members may also add food items to the box if they wish. PHOTO BY MIKE WEST
Each month a big-rig from the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma delivers more than 2,500 pounds of USDA nutritious foods to Sulphur United Methodist Church. Volunteers distribute the free food boxes to qualified low-income senior citizens. The program currently serves more than 80 seniors here. PHOTO BY MIKE WEST
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