Oklahoma Workers Raise $55K to Fight Hunger in Fun Week

When coworkers at APMEX decided to make their annual Fun Week more meaningful, they ended up raising enough money to provide thousands of meals for hungry families across Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma City precious metals company hosted a week of friendly competitions, raffles, and team events in May 2026, all designed to support the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Through employee donations alone, the team raised $55,000 to help fight hunger across the state.

Fun Week has become a cherished tradition at APMEX, where employees look forward to coming together for a cause that directly impacts their neighbors. CEO Ken Lewis praised his team's generosity, noting that the fundraiser gives everyone a chance to support their community while building connections at work.

The celebration didn't stop with fundraising. APMEX volunteers took their commitment further by participating in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 9th, the country's largest single-day food collection event organized by mail carriers nationwide.

Teams set up at two metro post offices, the Midwest City Post Office and Edmond Centennial Post Office, where they spent hours sorting and processing food donations collected from local homes. Their two locations alone gathered 23,390 pounds of food, which translates to roughly 19,490 meals for people experiencing hunger.

The Ripple Effect

This year's efforts represent just one chapter in a much longer story of partnership. APMEX has supported the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma for 15 years, contributing over $3.7 million and thousands of volunteer hours during that time.

Stacy Dykstra, CEO of the Regional Food Bank, called APMEX a blessing and thanked them for their consistent dedication to fighting hunger in Oklahoma. That kind of sustained commitment creates lasting change in communities where food insecurity affects thousands of families.

The Oklahoma City metro's 20 participating post offices collected nearly 190,000 pounds of food during the drive, providing approximately 158,315 meals total. APMEX volunteers played a vital role in making those numbers possible through their hands-on support at collection sites.

The Regional Food Bank works year-round to provide nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for Oklahomans facing hunger, and partnerships like this one make that mission achievable.