New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA) is a Food and Resource Center affiliated with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and a United Way Partner Agency that provides assistance with groceries. As one of only twelve official Food Resource Centers in the state of Oklahoma, NERA has been certified by the Regional Food Bank for adopting and adhering to their high standards of service and produce delivery.
While located at 112 S. 1st Street in downtown Ponca City, NERA’s reach is much greater. Clients who live within our service area from the Kansas state line, south to Red Rock, east of I-35 to Shidler with a 74601, 74604, 74631, 74647, 74651, 74632, 74633, 74641, 74652 or 74653 zip code may be eligible for our services.
New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA) is a Food and Resource Center affiliated with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and a United Way Partner Agency that provides assistance with groceries. As one of only twelve official Food Resource Centers in the state of Oklahoma, NERA has been certified by the Regional Food Bank for adopting and adhering to their high standards of service and produce delivery.
While located at 112 S. 1st Street in downtown Ponca City, NERA’s reach is much greater. Clients who live within our service area from the Kansas state line, south to Red Rock, east of I-35 to Shidler with a 74601, 74604, 74631, 74647, 74651, 74632, 74633, 74641, 74652 or 74653 zip code may be eligible for our services.
Our outstanding team of NERA staff and volunteers is vital to achieving our mission to fight hunger and feed hope. Volunteering is open to anyone in our community that can spare a few hours and wants to make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. Please consider becoming a NERA volunteer today!
Our outstanding team of NERA staff and volunteers is vital to achieving our mission to fight hunger and feed hope. Volunteering is open to anyone in our community that can spare a few hours and wants to make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. Please consider becoming a NERA volunteer today!
Ponca City Welfare Society began assisting Ponca City residents in the year 1919, providing those in need with coal oil and live chickens out of a small home just north of downtown Ponca City. Now known as New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA), a lot has changed in the last 100 years, but the community need still exists.
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, most donations are tax-deductible. While all donations are absolutely appreciated and utilized, monetary donations simply go further. NERA, being affiliated with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, is able to purchase food for pennies on the dollar. With every $1 donation, NERA is able to provide five entire meals to someone in need. Your donation goes directly to serve those in need.
Ponca City Welfare Society began assisting Ponca City residents in the year 1919, providing those in need with coal oil and live chickens out of a small home just north of downtown Ponca City. Now known as New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA), a lot has changed in the last 100 years, but the community need still exists.
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, most donations are tax-deductible. While all donations are absolutely appreciated and utilized, monetary donations simply go further. NERA, being affiliated with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, is able to purchase food for pennies on the dollar. With every $1 donation, NERA is able to provide five entire meals to someone in need. Your donation goes directly to serve those in need.
