Alaska food pantries say need for food assistance continues to grow
Alaska food pantries say need for food assistance continues to grow
Alaska food pantries say the need for food assistance continues to grow and are urging people to donate during Hunger Action Month.
The Food Bank of Alaska urges people to get involved with September's Hunger Action Month
Food Bank of Alaska urges people to get involved with Hunger Action Month
The Food Bank of Alaska is urging people to get involved with Hunger Action Month in September.
Feeding Alaska Project kicks off
Feeding Alaska Project kicks off
Channel 2 and CBS 5 have partnered with Fred Meyer on the "Feeding Alaska" project during the month of September.
Many food banks report record numbers of people using their services
State making strides in processing SNAP applications but food banks say hunger remains a big problem
The state of Alaska is making progress in processing SNAP applications but hunger remains a big problem
The data, published Jun. 30, shows the state’s error rate at 56.97% - nearly five times higher...
Alaska’s SNAP payment error rates spike over division’s use of expired certification
The Alaska Department of Health cites a misinterpretation of a waiver application - that allows an extension of certification dates - as the cause of the inflated error rate for 2022.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a fast-track bill on that could accelerate the processing of...
Governor signs bill fast-tracking relief for SNAP benefits
Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a bill on Friday that could accelerate the processing of thousands of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) cases.
Governor Dunleavy increases funding to food banks that have seen Alaskans' needs jump during...
Food banks to receive $1.68M in face of SNAP delays
The Alaska Department of Health is offering funds to purchase food for Alaskans waiting for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to come through.
Mountain View Community Center was a site for the annual Thanksgiving Blessing
The Food Bank of Alaska looks to distribute 8,000 turkeys at one-day Thanksgiving Blessing Event
The annual Thanksgiving Blessing is put on by the Food Bank of Alaska.
The Food Bank of Alaska in Anchorage.
Food Bank of Alaska sees rise in demand as donations dip
The Food Bank of Alaska said it's seeing lower than usual donations for the summer.

Feeding Alaska Project

Food insecurity is an ongoing challenge for many families across the state. In order to answer the call and make a difference, Channel 2 and CBS 5 have partnered with Fred Meyer on the "Feeding Alaska" project during the month of September. There are two ways that you can participate...

Round Up at the Register

You can round up your purchase during checkout and your local Fred Meyer store will donate your change through the Kroger Co. Zero Waste Foundation.

Buy a Bag at the Register

You can purchase a $10 virtual food bag at your local Fred Meyer Store during checkout. The virtual food bags will benefit local food banks by providing funds and other essentials.