The new federal program would have meant an extra $120 per child in direct funds this summer to families who qualify for free or reduced lunches — or about half of all kids in Alaska. Officials with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration cited a major food stamps backlog at the Alaska Division of Public Assistance as the reason for opting out of the program, which would have … Read More

Alaskans can now apply for food stamp benefits online, after the state Division of Public Assistance announced the launch of an online form Friday.  It’s part of the state’s effort to revamp the food assistance system to speed up application processing, as some Alaskans have waited months for their benefits. A backlog of thousands of applications has plagued the division for … Read More

The Food Bank of Alaska is reporting unprecedented levels of food insecurity this year amid rising food costs statewide and major food stamp backlogs at the state Division of Public Assistance. Officials at those agencies say $4.5 million in state aid earmarked for food banks and pantries in Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed state budget among other fixes could help. But … Read More

Have you heard about the grocery cards that can help relieve hunger across Alaska? Channel 2 & CBS 5, Carrs Safeway, and the Food Bank of Alaska have joined together for the “Nourish Alaska” campaign. Help keep meals on the tables for thousands of households across the state. Stop by any Carrs Safeway location and donate today. Every donation makes … Read More

It’s the giving season, which means it’s time to start thinking of those special people on your list. But, before you run out and buy something bright and new, consider giving your loved ones a gift that does good this year. And because the hardest part of gift giving is thinking of one, we did some of the leg work … Read More

Every year, the Food Bank of Alaska organizes volunteers and food donations to provide boxes of Thanksgiving dinners to families in need.  The organization calls the annual give away Thanksgiving Blessing. Cara Durr is chief of advocacy and public policy for the Food Bank of Alaska, and says this year’s event was well attended.  But a decline in donations and … Read More

Food Bank of Alaska (FBA), a leading nonprofit dedicated to eliminating hunger in our state, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cara Durr as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With more than a decade of experience with and commitment to the organization, and a track record of leadership in the field of advocacy and public policy, Durr is … Read More

The Food Bank of Alaska got a massive donation, and the first load of meals were delivered Thursday in Anchorage. Over 95,000 pounds of food was brought to the Food Bank in Anchorage Thursday afternoon courtesy of ConocoPhillips. And this is just the first load!. There’s even more to come. In all, Conoco will be donating nearly one million meals … Read More

By Lauren Maxwell Published: Sep. 12, 2023 at 9:47 AM AKDT ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – September is National Hunger Action Month, a time to think about how we can help people in our community and across the state who are struggling with hunger and food insecurity. A report from the group Feeding America estimates over 78,000 Alaskans struggle with food insecurity, a number that includes … Read More