Despite record-size produce and a huge fishing industry, Alaska faces food insecurity. New farmers are building local food systems.

Jan. 21—Alaska has received $5.9 million in federal funding for a summer food program meant to help reduce food insecurity in rural communities by providing weekly shipments of shelf-stable meals to 4 ...

The 49th state stands apart from the rest of the U.S. by virtue of distance, culture, and climate. It also counts a very ...

The geography of Alaska is unique and poses unusual burdens on access to food, making the SNAP food benefits in Alaska act as a lifeline to thousands of Alaskans trying to deal with food insecurity ...

In Alaska, about 12% of the state’s population, or 92,100 people, receive food stamps. The average payment per Alaskan household member per month is $271. In the Last Frontier State, households are ...

As we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it is essential not just to reflect on the history and culture of Indigenous communities, but to actively honor and support them today. Alaska Native peoples ...

By Eva Holland for the Food and Environment Reporting Network. Broadcast version by Laura Hatch for Alaska News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration ...

Bulk food purchased with the $1.68 million Gov. Mike Dunleavy put towards supporting food banks is staged for delivery in Food Bank of Alaska’s Anchorage warehouse on April 21, 2023. (Photo by Claire ...

Alaska declares disaster over federal food aid failure, diverts $10 million for temporary help Published 1:55 pm Monday, November 3, 2025 By James Brooks and Claire Stremple Alaska Beacon ...

In the Last Frontier State, households are split into three regions: Urban, Rural I, and Rural II. Each region produces a different maximum monthly payment. “Urban” region households will receive a ...