CREOKS Community Storerooms serve as a vital solution to combat short-term food and resource insecurity by providing access to nutritious food, clothing and personal care items for CREOKS clients. With locations in Broken Arrow, Wagoner, Catoosa and west Tulsa, this donation-based program helps eliminate many of the barriers to meeting basic needs. Through building community partnerships and incredible volunteers, the goal is to expand Community Storerooms across all CREOKS locations.
Get Involved
Resource Donations
Contributions of nonperishable food, new clothes and new hygiene products greatly assist in stocking the Community Storeroom. An easy way to donate resources is through the Community Storeroom Amazon Wish List. Donations can be shipped or delivered to:
CREOKS BA Community Resource Center
2566 East Kenosha St.
Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Commonly Needed Items
Financial Donations
Monetary donations provide flexibility to purchase items that are specifically tailored to the needs of CREOKS clients. Helping fill any supply gaps, the Community Storeroom is able to address both essential and desired resources.
Please DONATE today.
Community Ambassador Volunteer Program
Support the Community Storeroom through volunteering. From sorting donations to assisting resource pick-ups, we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, and we ensure volunteers can find a role that suits their skills and interests. Especially for high school and college students, the Community Storeroom is a great way to accrue volunteer hours.
Submit a VOLUNTEER FORM, and staff will be in contact soon.
Partnerships
The Community Storeroom is made possible through our local partnerships. We collaborate with organizations, non-profits and business/political leaders to reduce short-term food and resource insecurity in our neighborhoods. Partnerships include:
BeHeard
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
Reasor’s
Hunger Free Oklahoma
If you are interested in a partnership, please EMAIL CREOKS Director of the Community Storeroom and Volunteer Programs, Dan Ziriax.
Host a Food Drive
Host a Community Storeroom food and resource drive either in-person or virtually. Collaborating with businesses and associations helps promote the Community Storeroom and makes a positive contribution to your community.
If you are interested in a partnership, please EMAIL CREOKS Director of the Community Storeroom and Volunteer Programs Dan Ziriax.
1 in 6 Oklahomans are considered to be food insecure.
Hungry for Change
Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. This can lead to hunger, malnutrition and various health issues, which not only impact physical but also mental wellbeing.
Hunger is a pressing issue in Oklahoma with 18% of the population living below the poverty line. Plus, more than one in four children rely on food stamps to have enough to eat. Causes of food security include:
- Unemployment or low income
- Lack of affordable housing
- Chronic health conditions and no access to care
- Food deserts
The need for comprehensive solutions to address this problem is evident, and the Community Storeroom is proud to help Oklahomans access sufficient food.
