Food Bank of Alaska believes that no one deserves to be hungry. Since 1979, we have been securing donated food for nonprofit agencies to distribute to hungry Alaskans.

Happy Moving Month!

It's National Moving Month! Each May, nearly 40 million people begin to plan their summer moves. In fact, half of all yearly moves occur in the summer months alone. Food Bank of Alaska is proud to highlight Move for Hunger, a great partner in the anti-hunger movement.

As you may be aware, many people throw out a good deal of “stuff” when they move. Unfortunately, a lot of this “stuff” is food that could be delivered to a family in need rather than thrown away. That’s where Move for Hunger comes in! …Moving? Find A Mover who gives back! By teaming up with relocation companies across the country, Move For Hunger is creating one of the nation’s largest year-round service programs. Their movers offer to pick up the unwanted, non-perishable food items from those who are moving and deliver it to their local food banks. This month, Sourdough Transfer, a local Anchorage partner of Move for Hunger, helped to make transport food from local post offices to Food Bank of Alaska after the NALC Stamp Out Hunger food drive.

Food Bank of Alaska Has a New Director of Development and Communications

Karla Jutzi has been selected as the new Director of Development and Communications for Food Bank of Alaska. “Karla brings great expertise and heart to this position," said Executive Director Mike Miller. "She is a proven development professional who 'gets' the non-profit world and is experienced in Alaska. It was the unanimous agreement of the selection committee that Karla not only has the skills for the position but felt she would be a good fit for the organization. We’re all very excited about having Karla on board.”

Karla has been the Executive Director of the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired since 2004 and has spent a good portion of her professional career leadership position in not-for-profits. Karla holds a BA and MA in English. Her first day at Food Bank of Alaska will be June 17, 2013. Please join us in welcoming Karla onboard at FBA!