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Wendi - June 2019-8842

Wendi Neal

Senior Associate Pastor 
As we live into our mission of Changing Lives That Change the World, we look for opportunities to help when needs arise.  Through our Food Pantry, Mobile Food Pantry, Utilities Assistance, and other ministries our goal is to share the love of Jesus Christ through our actions and our help.  Below you will find ways that McFarlin is living out our call to serve those in need. 
Community Resource List

The McFarlin Food Pantry is now in a new location at the corner of University & Symmes. Address is 401 S. University.

  • The McFarlin Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 4pm. Note, we are open during lunch.
  • Parking is in the north end of the lot across the street.
  • We serve residents of Norman, Noble and Little Axe with a picture ID and current proof of residence.

In partnership with Adams, Jackson, and Madison Elementary schools, Irving Middle School, and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, McFarlin’s Mobile Food Pantry visits each school monthly to deliver groceries. 2025-2026 Dates & Locations

APPLICANTS

  • Applicants do not have to have children attending one of these schools to participate.
  • Those who qualify may come once every 14 days for food assistance.
  • Applicants must bring a valid picture ID, and proof of residence (utility bill, lease, home title) for Norman, Noble, or Little Axe


SCHOOL DELIVERIES

  • During monthly school deliveries, the truck will be in the school parking 5:30-6:30pm. Find monthly delivery days in the 2025-2026 Dates & Locations
  • During the winter months, delivery time will be 5:30-6:30pm on the scheduled delivery day, and eligible families will receive groceries.   
 

SATURDAY PICKUP

  • Saturday grocery pickup is from 10-11am at our new McFarlin Food Pantry location: 401 University (corner of University and Symmes)

Utilities Assistance registration begins at 8:00am on Thursdays when the program is offered. Please note that a line may form earlier. Guests should enter using the southeast entrance on Apache Street. Assistance begins at 9:30am, and guests will be seen in the order of sign-in.

Please be aware that assistance is not guaranteed, as our program depends on available funding and eligibility requirements.
 
Assistance is only provided during designated program hours, and no exceptions will be made. Because of limited funds and specific guidelines, we may not be able to pay all bills.
 

GUIDELINES INCLUDE:

  • You must live in Norman, Noble, or Little Axe.
  • We do not pay rent, deposits, or mortgage payments.
  • We do not pay cable or phone bills.
  • We do not pay utility deposits or usage from another address.
  • Bills cannot be over $300.
  • We can only help you once every six months for a total of three times, then you need to wait five years. 

Information you must have to be seen:

  • Complete utility bill being considered for payment.
  • Pay stubs or other income information for the last 30 days.
  • Photo ID
  • Information regarding all household residents.
  • Other expense information for the last 30 days.
  • McFarlin will help with those in need obtain a photo ID, Driver’s License, or replacement driver’s license once per calendar year. Due to our limited funds, we are not able to help an individual with any one of the IDs mentioned more than once per calendar year.
  • People who need an ID or replacement driver’s license must come to the church during office hours. 

While the above are ways McFarlin can help, there are other agencies and churches in the Norman community that can help fulfill other needs. Check out the community resource list above for more information.