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SAFE-D Grant- State Allocation for Emergency Distribution

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 […]

Infrastructure Grant Awards Announced

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 […]

P-EBT Updates

Pandemic EBT benefits for the 2021-2022 school year continue to be distributed to eligible families. For the latest list of districts that have been processed, as well as other information about P-EBT, visit www.foodbankofalaska.org/pebt.

SNAP Produce Vouchers

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 […]