The power of Normanites and their contributions to homelessness
By Olivia Abdalla Holland Hall High School Originally started by a Methodist church and established in 1983, Food and Shelter of Norman began as a way for congregation members to reach out to their community and assist those who needed their help. The church’s way of helping the Norman community was through distributing meals in community parks. These meals were specifically created for individuals experiencing homelessness in Norman. What was meant to be a kind gesture 38 years later has turned into an organization that has provided more than 180,000 meals to the community: Food and Shelter of Norman. “McFarland,…