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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Our 2023 summer newsletter highlights Food Bank of Alaska and our partners work and progress to reduce food insecurity in Alaska.
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Our 2022 annual report highlights our work and progress to reduce food insecurity in Alaska.
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The Alaska Department of Health has allocated $1.68 million dollars to the Food Bank of Alaska, Fairbanks Community Food Bank, Southeast Alaska Food Bank, and Kenai Peninsula Food Bank to provide immediate relief in response to the SNAP backlog, fewer donations, and decline in federalcommodity programs. These funds will be distributed throughout the statewide anti-hunger […]
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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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SNAP recipients across Alaska have a way to stretch their food budgets at Carrs Safeway stores. When SNAP recipients spend a minimum of $10 on fresh produce, you’ll see a coupon on your receipt good for $10 off produce on your next shopping trip. Make sure to keep your receipt- this is your coupon for the $10 […]
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