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Give Food, Share Nourishment

Your Donations Bring Hope to Alaskans Facing Hunger

 

YOUR IMPACT IN 2024

Pounds of Food Donated Through Retail and Wholesale Partnerships

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Percentage of Food Donated by Retail & Wholesale Partnerships

Pounds Donated through Food Drives and Individual Donations

Every can of soup, box of cereal, or fresh garden vegetable you donate helps put food on the table for Alaskans experiencing hunger. Your generosity strengthens our community and ensures that families, children, and seniors have access to nourishing meals.

What to Donate

Looking for ideas? Check out our Healthy Food Donation List to ensure your contribution provides the best possible nutrition.

We accept:
  • Non-perishable pantry staples (canned proteins, rice, pasta, peanut butter, etc.)
  • Fresh produce from your garden
  • Commercially processed and packaged meat and seafood
We cannot accept:
  • Medications of any kind
  • Shellfish, bear, whale, or seal meat
  • Home-canned or home-vacuum-sealed meat or fish
For safe food storage and expiration guidelines, visit the FoodKeeper app for up-to-date recommendations.
Get Started

Where to Donate Food

  • Food Bank of Alaska Warehouse – 2192 Viking Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501
  • 24/7 Drop Boxes – Located on the northeast side of the building for quick, anytime drop-offs
  • Business Hours Drop-Off – Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm in our main entryway bins
  • Assisted Drop-Off – For large donations or temperature-sensitive items, request help from our Operations team at the front desk

Community Drop-Off Locations

Donate at these partner locations during their regular business hours:

Allen & Petersen Cooking & Appliance Centers

  • Anchorage: 3002 Seward Hwy
  • Wasilla: 990 S. Hermon Rd

Midas Anchorage Stores

  • 8100 Old Seward Hwy
  • 711 E Northern Lights Blvd
  • 1255 Bragaw St

Meat the Need – Donate Wild Game & Fish

Moose

 

Hunters and fishers can help fight hunger by donating moose, caribou, deer, sheep, salmon, or halibut.

How to Donate

  1. Complete the State of Alaska Transfer of Possession Form
  2. Deliver the meat to a commercial processor
  3. Notify Leo Artola at lartola@foodbankofalaska.org

Food Bank of Alaska processes donations into 1-pound ground meat packages for easy distribution.

Rural Donors: Northern Air Cargo provides free transportation of donated meat to Anchorage. Contact Janet Klatt at donations@nac.aero.

Turn Surplus into Support

If you’re a producer, manufacturer, wholesaler, or grocer, your surplus can support neighbors facing hunger
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YOU MAY NEED TO KNOW

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I donate food past its expiration date?

Our team strictly follows USDA food safety guidelines to ensure every meal we distribute is safe and high quality. We take food safety seriously, from proper storage to careful handling.

For tips on keeping your own food fresh and safe, download the FoodKeeper app—it’s a great resource for maximizing shelf life and reducing food waste!

Do you accept perishable food?

Yes, but perishable food must be commercially packaged or donated in coordination with our Operations team.

Can I host a food drive?

Absolutely! Learn how to organize a food drive and engage your community in fighting hunger.

Leo Artola

Have Questions?

Let’s Chat!

Contact our Food Donation Coordinator, Leo Artola at: