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Causes: Alliances & Advocacy, Arts & Culture, Food, Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, Food Banks & Pantries, Food Programs
Mission: Our mission is based on the same strong beliefs as those of our founders more than 45 years ago – no Alaskan should go hungry. Food Bank of Alaska is dedicated to eliminating hunger in Alaska by obtaining and providing food to partner agencies feeding hungry people and through anti-hunger leadership.
Target demographics: Alaskans experiencing hunger
Direct beneficiaries per year: 154 organizations statewide in distributing more than 6.7 million meals to low-income families, children, elders and veterans.
Geographic areas served: Alaska
Programs: Several kids' summer meal programs, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), senior nutrition initiatives, mobile food pantries, a weekend backpack program and many other efforts.