Shawnee, OK, February 1, 2025 – The Made in Oklahoma (MIO) coalition has named FireLake Foods retailer of the month for February 2025. Opening its doors in May of 2001, FireLake Foods owned by Citizen Potawatomi Nation became the largest tribally owned grocery store in the United States.

FireLake Foods was selected for this statewide honor because of its dedication to provide area shoppers with a large selection of MIO products. With numerous Made in Oklahoma products on their store shelves, FireLake Foods goes above and beyond to support Oklahoma-made companies and provide a robust selection of local food and beverage items to its patrons.

To qualify as a Made in Oklahoma coalition retail partner, a retailer must support Oklahoma owned businesses by highlighting and promoting Oklahoma made products on its store shelves. Retail partners such as FireLake Foods are essential in assisting local food and beverage companies bring their products to market and get in front of area consumers.

”FireLake Foods greatly values its partnership with MIO and its members. It is a privilege to be recognized as Retailer of the Month by such an esteemed organization. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to enhance our partnership by continually incorporating more Made in Oklahoma products into our extensive product offerings for our customers,” said Richard Driskell, Director of FireLake Foods.

“When shoppers make the choice to spend their dollars on a locally made product, they are not only choosing to support their neighbor, but their dollar has a ripple effect that goes far beyond what you might think,” said Emily Shuping, Executive Director of the Made in Oklahoma Coalition. “Thanks to exceptional retail partners like FireLake Foods, shopping for Made in Oklahoma products has never been easier,” says Shuping.

About Made in Oklahoma Coalition: The Made in Oklahoma Coalition is a non-profit membership organization for food and beverage companies manufacturing and producing products in Oklahoma. With over 100 members, MIO aims to strengthen and diversify Oklahoma’s food supply chain by promoting local products on a statewide, regional, and national level.Learn more at miocoalition.com.