Food Bank of Alaska

Nominate Food Bank of Alaska for the Community Impact Award! At Food Bank of Alaska, our mission is to eliminate hunger in Alaska, and our dedicated team has been working tirelessly to make this vision a reality. We are honored to be considered for the Community Impact Award, which celebrates organizations that create meaningful change and improve lives. Over the past year, we have: → Distributed over 6 millions of pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors and families in need. → Expanded our SNAP Outreach to help more Alaskans access essential benefits. → Partnered with 150+ Alaskan organizations to combat food insecurity across the state. → Engaged young volunteers to cultivate the next generation of community leaders. If you have witnessed or experienced the positive impact of our work, we would be grateful for your nomination. Your support can help us continue to shine a light on the critical issues we address and the lives we touch every day. Nominate us here: https://www.impactak.com/ Thank you for helping us fight hunger and bring hope to our community!

We're hiring! This manager role will lead and inspire our volunteer program, ensuring every volunteer has an impactful and positive experience. 🤝 If you know someone who would excel in this role, please share this opportunity with them!

Happy Birthday to our incredible Chief Advocacy Officer, Rachael Miller! 🎉 From her first job transplanting pepper plants in a greenhouse at age 12 to her current role leading advocacy efforts at the Food Bank of Alaska, Rachael's journey is nothing short of inspiring. With degrees in Marketing, Psychology, and a Master’s in Global Impact, she's dedicated her career to making a real difference in our community. Rachael has been a powerhouse in building Alaska's business support ecosystem and boosting food literacy with the Alaska Food Policy Council. One of her most rewarding experiences was serving in the Peace Corps in Benin, where she learned the true meaning of humility, generosity, and sustainable change. In addition to her advocacy work, Rachael is also a professor at Alaska Pacific University, where she shares her knowledge and passion with the next generation of leaders. Her staff describe her as a dedicated, strong leader, an influential, and a positive role model. As Carrie Huck, one of our team members, puts it: "Rachael is a dynamic and hard-working leader for our department. She is someone I admire as a role model for being easily approachable, a great listener, and for offering new ideas and feedback to our team." When she’s not advocating for a better food system, you'll find Rachael on a boat on the Upper Kenai River or exploring the world of travel and food. Her advice to her younger self and others? "Don't take your foot off the gas." Let's celebrate Rachael’s phenomenal contributions to our community and wish her a fantastic birthday today! 🎂

We are so grateful to Delta Air Lines for their vital support of our Food For Partner Agencies Program in Alaska! In Q2, we distributed 119,776 pounds of food to 46 partner agencies from Girdwood to Talkeetna, providing a resounding 99,813 meals at no cost. 🍽️ Delta, thank you for helping us nourish Alaskan communities!

Food Bank of Alaska is seeking 5 donations of experience-based gifts, such as event tickets, vacation packages, dining experiences, and adventure outings, to support the 10 Chefs for 10 Causes event we are benefitting from. At the event, the incredible skills of chefs, combined with good food and wine, benefit the Anchorage community by partnering with ten local charitable organizations. The net proceeds are split equally among each of the selected non-profit organizations. The funds raised from 10 Chefs for 10 Causes will support our mission-driven work to feed Alaskans and their families, along with the work of 9 other local nonprofit organizations. On behalf of our Board and Staff, we kindly ask you to consider contributing an item for 10 Chefs for 10 Causes. All donations, whether a gift card or experience package, are greatly appreciated! If you decide to donate a silent auction piece or package, please share information about your donation at the email below. It's helpful if items are received no later than September 23. For more information, contact Jenny Di Grappa, MPA at 907-222-3102 or email jdigrappa@foodbankofalaska.org. Thank you for believing in our mission! Your support helps make our work possible. #Anchorage #SilentAuction #10Chefsfor10Causes

🙌 Community vibes are strong, and it’s awesome seeing everyone come together to label our latest shipment of canned salmon from SeaShare. Big shoutout to the Wells Fargo Sea Valley squad!

Ready to make a real difference and join a team that’s all about supporting Alaskans in need? We’re hiring, and we want you on board! ☑ Manager of Volunteer Resources: Lead and manage our volunteer program, ensuring an impactful and positive experience for all volunteers. ☑ Logistics Manager Trainee/Warehouse Associate: Learn the ins and outs of logistics management while supporting our warehouse operations. ☑ Warehouse Associate: Help with the daily operations in our warehouse, ensuring that food gets to those who need it most. 👨💻 Check out the job descriptions and salaries here: https://lnkd.in/eY-adPVq 📄 Email your questions, cover letters and resumes to our fantastic HR Manager, Rachell, at jobs@foodbankofalaska.org. — #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #FoodBankOfAlaska #FightingHunger #CareerOpportunities #AlaskaJkbs

This week, several groups of amazing volunteers helped us build nearly 2,200 food boxes for eligible seniors statewide. Today alone, we packed 593 boxes with the incredible support of our longstanding volunteers and the 301 Intelligence Squadron. Thank you. We couldn’t serve our neighbors in need without your unwavering support. 🤎

We had an inspiring morning with Credit Union 1 Alaska and their Community Service Committee, discussing the critical food insecurity needs across Alaska. For over 16 years, Credit Union 1 has stood by us, contributing nearly half a million meals to support our communities. The credit union philosophy of “people helping people” perfectly aligns with our mission of feeding Alaskans in need. Together, we’re committed to making a difference. Special thanks to Tiarra Gustin and John Guintu for hosting us and your incredible dedication and support. #PeopleHelpingPeople #LeadingChange #FeedingAlaska

Check out this op-ed by Rep. Genevieve Mina Genevieve Mina and Sen. Cathy Giessel published last week in the Anchorage Daily News, and discover a visionary plan for enhancing food security in Alaska. From tackling recent challenges in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to the game-changing Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) program, learn how these initiatives are set to provide timely food assistance and pave the way for Alaskans towards self-sufficiency. 📰 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gFdXVw8C