Photo by Ajit Bhand. Volunteer Bob Staples serves breakfast to Steven Thompson and his children Michelle (6) and Steven Jr. (5) at Food and Shelter for friends. FSFF relies heavily on community volunteers to prepare and serve meals and clean up afterward. (Click for larger.)

Photo by Ajit Bhand. Steven Thompson Jr. plays outside of Food and Shelter for Friends. In January 2009, 131 families with minor children lived in emergency shelters or supportive housing programs in Cleveland County. (Click for larger.)

Photo by Ajit Bhand. The Thompson family in their transitional housing apartment at Food and Shelter for Friends. An average of nine families receive emergency or transitional shelter and supportive services from FSFF each month, though many more remain on the streets. (Click for larger.)

Photo by Ajit Bhand. Steven Thompson and his kids Michelle and Steven Jr. stand outside Food and Shelter for Friends. The shelter also operates a free store, laundry, showers, and community garden. (Click for larger.)

Photo by Ajit Bhand. Michelle plays in an alley in Norman. The National Center on Family Homelessness estimates that more than 5,952 Oklahoma children experience homelessness each year. (Click for larger.)

Photo by Ajit Bhand. Steven Jr. and Michelle board a bus in Norman. Nearly two out of five homeless persons today are under 18 years of age. (Click for larger.)

Photo by Ajit Bhand. Jonicia Thompson and her children on the bus. While they are finding help, many other families remain in need. (Click for larger.)