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Broken Arrow nutrition director reassures families: SNAP disruption won’t affect school meals

Broken Arrow Public Schools Board of Education · December 9, 2025

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Amy Wickersham, the district’s senior child-nutrition coordinator, told families at a Linwood Elementary event that USDA and state funding remain in place, free and reduced-price meal status will not change for enrolled families, and the district offers online applications and a phone line for questions.

Amy Wickersham, the district’s senior CN coordinator, told families at Linwood Elementary that there is "no need to panic" about a possible interruption to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and that Broken Arrow Public Schools will continue to feed students.

Wickersham urged families who might lose income to apply for free and reduced-price meals through the district’s online portal, saying that doing so "could put you in the eligibility range." She said families already enrolled in the free and reduced program do not need to take action and that "meal services are not going to change" for those students. Wickersham added that the district continues to receive USDA funding and support from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE).

The nutrition office is piloting after-school snack programming at one site and is exploring expansion of the program to additional schools, Wickersham said. She closed by giving a district phone number for families with questions: (918) 259-4565.

The remarks were framed as guidance and reassurance rather than the announcement of a new program or funding source; Wickersham emphasized continuity of current service and encouraged eligible families to apply for benefits. The district’s statement did not include a projected timeline for any SNAP-related state or federal actions; families seeking eligibility details were directed to the district’s online application and the phone number above. The district’s child-nutrition office said it is monitoring the situation and will provide updates if circumstances change.