Alaska food banks.

• Author: Anderson, Tasha
• Position: DINING - Brief article

Higher utilities bills and an expectation of holiday gifts and treats can make December a particularly hard month for those on tight budgets. There are several food banks in Alaska to give a helping hand to those who need a boost. And for those with a little room to spare, it's a great time of year to think about ways to help community, neighbors, and friends.

The Southeast Alaska Food Bank is located at 10020 Crazy Horse Drive in Juneau. It distributes food free of charge on Saturday mornings starting at 8:30 a.m., ending when all of the food is gone. The Southeast Alaska Food Bank accepts donations of money, food, services, and time. Its website is seakfoodbank.org.

The Fairbanks Community Food Bank is located at 725 26th Avenue in Fairbanks. There are a variety of ways to donate: online through its website, fairbanksfoodbank.org; through Pick.Click.Give; over the phone; through email; by mail; in person; through United Way; or interested persons can shop through AmazonSmile--0.5 percent of any purchases made will then be donated to the Fairbanks Community Food Bank.

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