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
Food Bank of Alaska urges people to get involved with Hunger Action Month
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
September is Hunger Action Month
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 banks nationwide each September to … Read More
2023 Summer Newsletter
Our 2023 summer newsletter highlights Food Bank of Alaska and our partners work and progress to reduce food insecurity in Alaska.
2022 Annual Report
Our 2022 annual report highlights our work and progress to reduce food insecurity in Alaska.
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 network through bulk food purchase … Read More
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 identify which projects will be … Read More
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 off your next trip!