Good morning, Broken Arrow.

A local nonprofit in Broken Arrow is asking the community for help as its food pantry runs dangerously low on emergency food bags due to a sharp increase in need after SNAP benefits may not be renewed starting November 1 — the group will host a food drive on Halloween day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for staple donations such as pasta, rice, canned vegetables, and peanut butter.

211 Eastern Oklahoma is connecting SNAP recipients to local food resources as a possible federal shutdown may pause benefits—calls to the hotline have already increased due to high food prices.

Alison Anthony of Tulsa Area United Way said the service provides up-to-date listings for food pantries, churches and agencies to help families in need.

The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Oklahoma warned residents not to trust emails or websites offering 90 percent off Halloween costumes—shoppers should check for slow-loading pages and misspellings and call their bank if their payment details are shared.

New superintendent Lindel Fields said his plan to improve student literacy is based on the view that strong reading skills build a strong foundation for all learning; he stressed that until literacy improves, other educational gains will be hard to achieve.

Hormel Foods recalled nearly 5 million pounds of frozen chicken after reports revealed some products contained metal pieces from a damaged conveyor belt.

The USDA urged food providers to check freezers — discarding any affected items.

Christmas Kickoff Celebration

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Rose District Plaza — Free entry — Experience the magic of the holiday season with tree lighting, live music, and festive performances.