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Carrs Safeway Launches $20 SNAP Produce Match
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. Today, Carrs...
View ArticleAlaska’s federal food stamp funding at risk, USDA letter warns
Alaska’s Department of Health risks losing federal funding for its food stamp program, warned a letter from the United States Department of Agriculture on Tuesday. It said the department is out of...
View ArticleAlaskan anti-hunger leaders discuss challenges facing state food security...
Video In Alaska, food security is an ongoing issue, with many in the state struggling to put food on the table and non-profits struggling to keep up with demand. To acknowledge that reality, the state...
View ArticleBill would relax food stamp income eligibility requirements for Alaskans
Alaska senators gathered public testimony Tuesday in Juneau on a bill that would relax certain eligibility requirements for receiving federal food assistance, including increasing the income limit and...
View Article40 Days of Giving Challenge
What is the “40 Days of Giving Challenge?” For those who are looking for a way to add giving to your Lenten practices, Food Bank of Alaska is offering a daily challenge: How To Participate: Collect 1...
View ArticleAs Alaska pays millions to fix food stamp backlog, lawmakers suggest systemic...
A pair of bills before lawmakers would make systemic changes to the way the state’s food stamp program processes applications and could expand access to food aid for Alaskans. The legislation comes...
View ArticleState lags in heating assistance payments to Alaskans with low incomes,...
The Alaska Division of Public Assistance said Tuesday it has caught up on food stamp applications. That means no Alaskan is waiting an unlawful time for food aid for the first time since 2022. But...
View ArticleDisney-themed magical creations come to life at Anchorage CANstruction
Check out awesome creations on display right now at the Dimond Mall in Anchorage. Design and architect companies built them using only canned goods. The contest called Anchorage CANstruction has been...
View ArticleMatson’s Generous Support of the Food Bank of Alaska
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...
View ArticleAlaska lawmakers expand food stamp program with goal of preventing hunger,...
Written by Claire Stremple from Alaska Beacon – May 16, 2024 6:05 PM Supporters say the new legislation marks a turning point to a proactive response to food instability in Alaska More Alaskans will...
View ArticleAnchorage Restaurant Week: A Feast for a Cause During Hunger Action Month
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. This...
View ArticleSeptember 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....
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Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Burnett
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...
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Building Partnerships to End Hunger: Recap of the 2024 Alaska Anti-Hunger...
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...
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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...
View Article2024 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 23rd...
View ArticleTrick or Eat Food Drive 2024
Get in the spirit of giving this fall! Join the Trick or Eat Food Drive, presented by Alaska English Adventures , and help us SCARE AWAY HUNGER this October! This year marks the 4th Annual Trick or Eat...
View ArticleMillion 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...
View ArticleFood Bank of Alaska on Discover with Lucy Podcast
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