Jan. 23, 2025 – The Downs Family Christmas Light Ministry collected enough food and fund donations to help the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma provide 57,317 meals to neighbors experiencing food insecurity in central and western Oklahoma.

The annual holiday light display, located in Norman, features more than 18 miles of lights synchronized to holiday music. Visitors are encouraged to make a monetary or food donation to the Regional Food Bank when they visit. In total, visitors donated $17,630 and 5,310 pounds of food during the 2024 season.

“Each year, the Downs family puts their heart and soul into creating holiday memories for Oklahomans of all ages,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “We are so grateful for their efforts, which have helped the Regional Food Bank provide millions of meals to Oklahomans living with hunger.”

Since 2007, visitors to the display have donated more than $514,000 to the Regional Food Bank. Learn more about the Downs Family Christmas Light Ministry by visiting their website or by following them on social media.