Food and nutrition insecurity has risen to alarming rates across Alaska, and Carrs Safeway is helping answer the challenge with additional benefits and services for SNAP customers. Originally launched earlier this year, Carrs Safeway’s online and in-store benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients are now expanding. This is the latest innovation in the company’s ongoing efforts to ensure … Read More
Alaska receives $5.9M in federal aid for rural summer food program
Alaska has received $5.9 million in federal funding for a summer food program meant to help reduce food insecurity in rural communities by providing weekly shipments of shelf-stable meals to 4,000 eligible kids beginning in May. The project, announced this month by U.S. Department of Agriculture, is meant to help make up for the loss of free school lunches provided … Read More
Alaska opts out of federal program offering summer grocery money for families with kids
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
State launches new online application for food assistance as work to address backlog continues
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
Alaska food banks see more hunger as aid delayed
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
Channel 2 & CBS 5, Carrs Safeway, and the Food Bank of Alaska have joined together for the “Nourish Alaska” campaign
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
Gifts That Do Good – Wrapping paper not required
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
Food Bank of Alaska sees record demand and a decline in donations amid the holiday season
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 appoints Cara Durr as new CEO
Food Bank of Alaska, 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 passionate, … Read More
ConocoPhillips donates 95,000 pounds of food to the Food Bank of Alaska
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