Food Bank of Alaska
Non-profit OrganizationsAlaska, United States51-200 Employees
Food Bank of Alaska is a nonprofit organization based in Anchorage that coordinates the collection and distribution of food across the state. It partners with grocery stores, wholesalers, producers, farmers, and the fishing industry to recover surplus food, supplemented by community donations and management of government food programs, with the aim of providing nourishing meals to those in need. Serving a network of 150 partner pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers, and children’s programs, the group focuses on reducing hunger by channeling rescued and donated food to local communities. Founded in 1979, the organization operates within the nonprofit sector and emphasizes collaboration across the food supply chain to support its mission, including engaging volunteers and pursuing corporate partnerships for sustaining its operations. Recent developments reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen statewide infrastructure and capacity to address food insecurity in Alaska.