The Market at Catholic Charities is making some changes so they can continue to feed people in need. Instead of monthly visits, shoppers will only be able to get food every other month.Shopping the aisles of Catholic Charities M arket, we found John Nabors picking up tomatoes and lettuce and soup.Its been able to help me quite a bit, said John Nabors. He said a friend referred him to the market when he needed a little extra to eat and its made a big difference for him. Growing need, higher food prices prompt changes at Catholic Charities MarketWe appreciate it, said Nabors.There are a few new signs in place, though, showing the changes happening on May 1st. Instead of coming every month, Nabors and others like him will only be able to visit the market every other month.Catholic Charities says theyre the largest mover of food in Oklahoma and this change is a way to make sure they are still helping families in need.I think were just going to take it and were going to make adjustments and were going to do whatever we can do, but were not going to close our doors, said Tim Neuman.Senior Director Tim Neuman explained the reason behind the change. First, he pointed to the growing number of families theyre serving. In 2022, when the market first opened, they saw 115 families a day.In 2023, they saw 155 families a day.In 2024, they aw 180 families a day.So far, in 2025, theyve seen 200 families a day using their food market.Its a significant increase and we keep seeing families come through wanting the food that were offering, said Neuman.Along with the growing need, youll see emptier shelves because, Neuman says, food isnt as easy to come by with rising prices.If we go back a few years and take covid out of the picture, we were able to secure free food or USDA food which is basically free but now were seeing we fast forward to 2025 were just not seeing those free items or were not seeing those USDA items available at our local food bank, said Neuman. He says theyre looking for food supply outside of Oklahoma so they can continue to bring in food for families in the Tulsa area.Theyre not looking for a handout, theyre looking for a hand up and thats what were trying to do here at the end of the day, said Neuman.For Nabors, hes just grateful he has this place to go to a few times a year.It helps quite a bit, said Nabors.Neuman says the change isnt permanent. Theyll reevaluate after a few months to see how its working.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Sign up for daily newsletters emailed to you Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube ...read more read less