If you're reorganizing your kitchen or clearing out the pantry, now's the perfect time to put those extra groceries to good use.
Summer is a slower season for donations, but hunger doesn't take a break. With school out and household costs rising, many Alaskans are turning to food pantries and meal programs for support. Your donation can help fill the gap.
That can of beans? The box of pasta from your last Costco haul? Those shelf-stable items could mean dinner for a neighbor facing hunger tonight. Food Bank of Alaska works with over 150 partner agencies across the state, and every donated item helps move food to families, kids, and elders who need it.
HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP
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As you’re going through your cabinets, set aside unopened, non-expired, shelf-stable food like:
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Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans)
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Shelf-stable milk and milk alternatives
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Pasta, rice, quinoa
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Canned fruits and vegetables
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Peanut butter
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Soup and stew
Need ideas? Check out our Healthy Donation Items List for suggested items that are nutritious and most helpful to the partner agencies we serve.
Not sure what counts as expired or if it’s still safe to donate? We break it down here:
👉 Do Food Banks Accept Expired Food?
Drop Off at Our Warehouse
Food Bank of Alaska accepts donations Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm at:
2192 Viking Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501. We also have 24/7 outdoor donation bins for non-perishables, so you can drop off anytime.
No Extra Groceries? No Problem.
You can still make a big impact. Donate online and help us purchase the most-needed foods for our statewide network. As part of the Feeding America network, we have bulk-purchasing power that allows us to stretch every dollar further. Every $1 helps provide up to 2 meals.
Or rally your workplace, faith group, or friend circle to host a food drive. It’s an easy way to multiply your impact and get others involved in fighting hunger across Alaska.
Be Part of the Solution
This is not about charity. It's about community. Your extra food or a small gift can help fill a fridge, stock a shelf, or make sure a child or a senior has lunch on a warm summer day.
Thank you for being part of a community that looks out for one another.
