Arvest Bank Donates Funds to Replace Food Bank Cooler

JAY, OKLA. – The Jay Seventh-day
Adventist Church in Oklahoma has been operating its food bank for more than a decade. Initially conceived as a modest initiative to support its local community by Gail Baker, the food bank has grown into a mission that reaches the homes of more than 100 families.

Twice monthly, church members gather to provide support to those in need. While the church covers many expenses, local food companies such as Dollar General, Harps, McDonald’s, Arvest Bank and the USDA have been instrumental in the success of this critical outreach.

Over the years, numerous local churches, farmers and families have contributed food and financial assistance to the food bank’s operations. Each box contains a Glow Tract, book or article to address the spiritual needs of those receiving assistance. Prayers are offered at the window of each family seeking help, although they are not mandatory. These prayers are consistently answered as testimonies of God’s provision emerge.

Recently, the food bank’s cooling unit required replacement, incurring a cost exceeding $2,000. However, Arvest Bank promptly covered the additional expense, demonstrating God’s providence. Every other week, families return to express gratitude for the church’s support and share their experiences of how their prayers were answered. The church requests continued prayers for its ministry and that it serves. 

By Kris Knott