Food Assistance

Food Assistance

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is a nutrition assistance program. It provides food assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which functions like a debit card for purchasing food at authorized retailers.

Food Pantries Open Today - Find a Free Food Pantry Today in Anchorage

Alaska 2-1-1 is your one-stop resource for finding help in your community. It’s free, confidential and available in almost any language. For life challenges or everyday needs, help starts when you call 2-1-1 or email Alaska211@ak.org.

Community Resources:

Alaska 2-1-1 - Use Alaska 2-1-1’s Guided Search to find the food assistance your family needs.

Food pantries:

Food Pantries Open Today - Find a Free Food Pantry Today in Anchorage

Saint Francis Food Pantry - Saint Francis is open 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Monday – Thursday and 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of the month.

Lutheran Social Services  - Lutheran Social Services provides help with their food pantry, housing, transportation, and financial assistance.
HOURS - Mon: closed, Tue/Thur/Fri: 1-4pm, Wed: 4-7p