A backlog of food stamps that began in August has left thousands of people in Alaska struggling for months. The government’s delay of food benefits has exacerbated a preexisting hunger crisis worsened ...

A NCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - All SNAP participants in Alaska will be able to buy hot foods with their benefits through Dec. 20, according to the USDA. SNAP-authorized retailers have been notified of ...

The introduction of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to Alaska has covered the needs of the particular state because it is characterized by the increased benefit levels and alternative ...

With Alaska importing nearly 95 percent of its food, university researchers are racing to develop new grain varieties that ...

Due to long lines and short supplies, Southeast Alaska Food Bank is asking for help to continue providing food to hungry families. “Last week we saw 283 people needing assistance between the two ...

It’s been nearly six months since the Alaska Division of Public Assistance first began to fall behind on processing federal food stamp applications, leaving thousands of Alaskans still waiting for ...

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 ...

The Food Bank of Alaska is reporting unprecedented levels of food insecurity this year amid rising food costs statewide and major food stamp backlogs at the state Division of Public Assistance.

Around 92,100 people, or 12% of the state’s population, receive food stamps in Alaska, and the average payment per Alaskan household member per month is $271. In Alaska, households are split into ...

“Fishing is more than simply having means to fill the pantry with my favorite food,” says U.S. Representative Mary Peltola (D-AK), the first Alaska Native (Yup’ik) in Congress. Expand your ...

Arguments over mandates, pandemic death, disruptive politics, climate change disasters. We've seen them all this year; we're worn out. The battles and struggles will continue, but this week's Hometown ...

Travelers flying with Alaska Airlines can once again order hot meals on most medium- and long-haul flights. The airline announced Wednesday that hot food items have been restored to its in-flight ...