Four regional food banks will be distributing food to 150 food pantries across the state.
The Dunleavy administration announced Monday it had awarded $1.68 million to four regional food banks to buy food in bulk to distribute to hungry communities around the state.
Ron Meehan with the Food Bank of Alaska said the funding comes at a time when many food banks are struggling with increased demand brought on by a large backlog in processing food benefits known as SNAP. Meehan said increased food prices, a decline in government subsidies and reduced donations have all contributed to the problem. This, in turn, has forced some food pantries to limit visits, ration food or reduce their hours. He said the one-time funding would help, at least temporarily.
State Health Commissioner Heidi Hedberg said in a press conference Monday that the state is making progress in processing SNAP renewal applications.
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