Anchorage Restaurant Week – September 23-28!

As soon as the crisp fall air sweeps across Anchorage, the city will prepare for a culinary celebration with a purpose: Anchorage Restaurant Week, formerly known as Dine Out Against Hunger.

Million Hour Volunteer Rally

We are excited to share some big news with you! Our organization is taking part in the Nourishing Neighbors Million Hour Volunteer Rally, an initiative by the Albertsons Companies Foundation to help end hunger in our communities. This rally runs from September through October, and the goal is to reach an incredible 1 million volunteer hours. And we hope you … Read More

Trick or Eat Food Drive 2024

Help us SCARE AWAY HUNGER this October Presented by Alaska English Adventures, this year marks the 4th Annual Trick or Eat Food Drive! Collect non-perishable food at your school, business, or organization, and while you’re haunting the streets on Halloween, don’t forget to gather donations along with your candy! Participating locations: Want to host a food or fund drive? Register … Read More

2024 Thanksgiving Blessing

Thanksgiving Blessing puts faith into action and brings together people of good will for a common goal: provide a Thanksgiving meal for families who might otherwise go without. Saturday, November 23Mat-Su Thanksgiving Blessing PARTNER ADDRESS PHONE TIME ZIP CODES SERVED Faith Bible Fellowship 14159 W Hollywood Rd, Big Lake (907) 892-8545 10am-4pm 99623, 99629, 99652, 99654, 99694 Real Life Church … Read More

Honoring Our 2024 Hunger Action Champions

Each year, Food Bank of Alaska nominates a select group of Hunger Action Champions—individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made an extraordinary impact in the fight against hunger across our state. These champions have demonstrated profound commitment to providing support, resources, and advocacy for our mission to combat hunger and food insecurity in Alaska. From generous donors and dedicated volunteers … Read More

Building Partnerships to End Hunger: Recap of the 2024 Alaska Anti-Hunger Network Conference

Our Alaska Anti-Hunger Network Conference (September 18-19, 2024) brought together over 90 attendees from across the state, most of whom were partners in the fight against hunger. The event fostered meaningful dialogue through four breakout groups, each featuring four sessions that covered a wide range of critical topics. Participants explored food programs, advocacy and policy changes and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … Read More

Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Burnett

Karen Burnett, longtime Food Bank of Alaska volunteer

Have you ever wondered what happens to the food drive donations after they get dropped off at Food Bank of Alaska? Volunteers like Ms. Karen Burnett play a key role in ensuring that all the food we receive is safe to consume and ready for our partners to distribute through their food pantries. Karen has been one of tour longtime … Read More

September is Hunger Action Month

For many of us, choosing what to eat each day is a simple decision. But for those facing hunger, it’s an impossible choice between food and other critical needs—like childcare, electricity or medicine. Despite the abundance of food in America, 1 in 8 people, including 1 in 6 children in Alaska, still struggle to get the nourishment they need to … Read More

Matson’s Generous Support of the Food Bank of Alaska

Four Matson employees wearing blue jackets and baseball hats walking along the coastal trail in early spring with trash pick-up bags and a dog. Turnagain Arm in the background and a bare trees in the foreground.

Matson’s Generous Support in 2023: Partnering with the Food Bank of Alaska to Feed Alaskans The Food Bank of Alaska is profoundly grateful for Matson’s unwavering support. In 2023, Matson significantly increased its community contributions, donating $8.7 million to 738 charitable organizations. Of this, $2.5 million was dedicated to Food Security programs, highlighting their commitment to fighting hunger. In 2023, … Read More