The Urban Mission

Who Can Visit?

The Urban Mission's Food and Resource Center is open to anyone in need of food assistance. The pantry serves around 250 households every distribution day. You'll need to fill out a client intake form before you get in line. A bilingual intake form is available to download from their website ahead of your visit.

Items Needed for Registration

You'll need a valid photo ID to receive food. If you receive SNAP benefits, the people on your SNAP case will be used to determine your family size. If you're not on SNAP, bring proof of income or a certificate of homelessness, along with social security cards for each person in your household.

How Often You Can Visit?

You can visit once every 60 days.

Good to Know

The parking lot opens at 7:30 AM, and the pantry runs from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Do not arrive before 7:30 AM. Once the lot is full, you'll be given a return time slot and asked to come back then. Make sure your intake card is filled out before you get in line. Getting there early is recommended since the pantry serves up to 250 households each day and closes once that limit is reached.

Food & Essentials

The pantry provides fresh produce, meat, and non-perishable items. Visitors have described finding fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meats, dairy products, and a range of shelf-stable goods. The pantry sources food through its partnership with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, which gives it access to USDA and low-cost items.

How to Pick Up

The Urban Mission runs a drive-thru distribution. When you arrive, staff and volunteers will direct you to the correct lane. You must not turn left or make a U-turn into the parking lot when traveling northbound on Portland — the line forms going southbound so cars can flow in easily by turning right. Volunteers load pre-prepared carts of food directly into your car.

Facilities

The Urban Mission also has a thrift store on the other side of the building.

Ways to Give

The Urban Mission runs on private donations and grants. You can make a one-time or recurring monetary donation through their donate page. Food donations of non-perishable items are also welcome — examples include canned goods, crackers, peanut butter, shelf-stable milk, pasta, and rice. Drop off food donations on the south side of the building Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. You can also send items directly from their Amazon Wish List. For questions about toy drives or the Santa Store program, email alex@urbanmissionokc.org.

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers are essential to the Urban Mission's work. There are several ways to help, including preparing food carts, loading cars during distribution, and stocking shelves. Distribution volunteer shifts run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and stocking help is welcome any day during the week. You can sign up as an individual or with a group using the forms on the volunteer page, or email the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@urbanmissionokc.org.