Arvest Bank's Million Meals Campaign Returns to Fight Local Hunger

Annual drive aims to provide food assistance to Bartlesville-area residents in need.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:24pm

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A minimalist studio still life photograph featuring a stack of canned goods, a bag of rice, and a carton of eggs arranged elegantly on a clean, white background, conceptually representing the provision of nutritious food to those in need.Arvest Bank's annual Million Meals campaign collects donations to support local food pantries and combat hunger in the Bartlesville community.Nowata Today

Arvest Bank is launching its 16th annual Million Meals campaign, a food drive that benefits local partners like Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach and the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Nowata, Oklahoma. The campaign encourages Bartlesville-area residents to donate funds or non-perishable food items to help fight food insecurity in the community.

Why it matters

Food insecurity remains a persistent issue in many Oklahoma communities, with organizations like Catholic Charities and local food pantries relying on donations to provide meals and other assistance to those in need. Arvest Bank's annual Million Meals drive is a longstanding effort to rally the community and raise awareness around this important cause.

The details

The Million Meals campaign allows Bartlesville residents to donate funds or non-perishable food items at any Arvest Bank location. The donations will then be distributed to local partner organizations like Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach and the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Nowata to support their food assistance programs.

  • Arvest Bank launched the 16th annual Million Meals campaign in April 2026.

The players

Arvest Bank

A regional bank with locations throughout Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas that has organized the Million Meals campaign for the past 16 years.

Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach

A local non-profit organization that provides food, clothing, and other assistance to families and individuals in need in the Bartlesville area.

Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry

A food pantry located in Nowata, Oklahoma that distributes donated food and other essential items to residents facing food insecurity.

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What they’re saying

“We're proud to continue this longstanding campaign to support our local partners and ensure families in the Bartlesville area have access to nutritious food.”

— Roger Holroyd, Market President, Arvest Bank

The takeaway

Arvest Bank's Million Meals campaign demonstrates the power of community-driven efforts to address food insecurity, with local residents able to directly contribute to supporting organizations that provide vital food assistance services.