1 in 6 Alaska children cannot count on their next meal
For many, a daily meal is a simple choice of what to eat. But for people facing hunger, a daily meal poses a very different type of choice. It’s often an impossible choice between food and other crucial needs, such as childcare, electricity or medicine. That’s why Food Bank of Alaska joins Feeding America® food […]
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Get an extra $30 to buy fruits and vegetables! Get three $10 vouchers for WIC and SNAP participants by bringing your SNAP or WIC card and visiting the booths at these markets: Grow North Farm3601 Mountain View DriveAugust 11, 18, 25 / September 1, 15, 22, 294 p.m. to 7 p.m. Muldoon Farmers MarketChanshtnu Muldoon […]
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Infrastructure for Alaska’s Food Bank Network Grant Opportunity Deadline for applications: September 26, 2022, 5:00 PM – CLOSED Grant Request Amount Range: $25,000 to $1,000,000 The State of Alaska awarded Food Bank of Alaska $6 million to bolster Alaska’s statewide anti-hunger network through infrastructure and capacity building projects. There was a competitive grant process to […]
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Starting July 15, the new Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan Act provides monthly benefits of $250 per child between ages 6-17 and $300 per child under age 6. The IRS has launched a simplified online tool which will allow families not automatically enrolled in the program to receive the Child Tax Credit. To qualify […]
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Starting in August 2022, SNAP recipients across Alaska have a new way to stretch their food budgets at Carrs Safeway stores. When SNAP recipients spend a minimum of $10 on fresh produce, you’ll get a coupon good for $10 off produce on your next shopping trip. Make sure to keep your receipt- this is your coupon for […]
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Preregistration is NOT required. Please visit the site associated with your zip code, and bring proof of address. Families will be provided (1) frozen turkey (including turkey pan and gravy) as well as groceries for a holiday meal including stuffing, corn, green beans, potatoes, apples, cranberry sauce, margarine, and dinner rolls *all products based on […]
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