No Excuse for Hunger
With this core belief and a commitment to preventing good food from being wasted, a small group of Anchorage church and community volunteers organized Food Bank of Alaska in 1979 to serve the entire state.
Food Bank of Alaska plays a crucial role in combating hunger across the state. We work with food industry partners to salvage food that would otherwise go to waste from grocery stores, wholesalers, producers, farmers, and the fishing industry. Additionally, we collect food donated by community members and administer government food programs.
Our Impact
In 2023 alone, with your help, we distributed 6,732,606 meals across Alaska. These meals were shipped statewide to 154 partner food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers, and children’s programs, ensuring that our neighbors have access to the nutritious food they need.
Currently, 1 in 7 Alaskans, including 1 in 5 children, struggle with hunger. Your generosity makes it possible for Food Bank of Alaska to feed hungry children, families, and seniors. Learn more about food insecurity and where these numbers came from in Feeding America’s most recent Map the Meal Gap report.
A Proud Member of Feeding America
Food Bank of Alaska’s membership in the country’s largest anti-hunger organization allows us to do more with every $1 of community support. Feeding America maintains food donation agreements with national grocers and food manufacturers – Kroger, Walmart, Safeway, and Costco, for example – connects us with sources of food to purchase at low prices, holds us accountable for food safety and financial best practices, and provides program and advocacy support.
What We Do
- Mobile Food Pantries: Bringing fresh, nutritious food directly to communities in need.
- SNAP Outreach: Assisting families in accessing vital food assistance programs.
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): Providing monthly food boxes to low-income seniors.
- Child Nutrition Programs: Ensuring that children have access to healthy meals year-round.
- Advocacy Program: Educating elected officials about the impact of food insecurity in their communities and identifying solutions to put struggling families on the road to healthy, hunger-free lives.
- Food Drives: Organizing and supporting food drives to collect non-perishable food items.
Get Involved
We rely on the support of our community to fulfill our mission. You can make a difference by:
- Volunteering: Join us in sorting, packing, and distributing food.
- Donating: Your contributions help us purchase and distribute food to those in need.
- Organizing a Food Drive: Rally your community to collect non-perishable food items.
- Advocate: Join us in speaking out against hunger.
Stay Connected
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Contact Us
For more information about our programs, how to get involved, or to seek assistance, please contact us:
- Email: info@foodbankofalaska.org
- Phone: 907-272-FOOD
Thank you for supporting the Food Bank of Alaska. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against hunger.