ACCEPTABLE FOOD ITEMS

Shelf-stable products that have not reached expiration

Fresh produce and frozen foods

Dairy and juice

Excess inventory from promotions, seasonal merchandise, and national or private-label produce

WE CANNOT ACCEPT

Product that has been thawed

Product removed from its original packaging

Re-packed or opened products

Note: In order to donate fresh subsistence meat and fish, please call the number listed above so we can properly clean and package your donation.

MOST COMMONLY REQUESTED ITEMS

Canned meats and fish

Cereal or oatmeal

Powdered or canned milk

Sugar

Flour

Nutritious beverages

Coffee

Business Tax Deduction

The Food Bank of Alaska provides a receipt for all donations and maintains industry standard inventory procedures. The 1976 Tax Reform Act allows businesses to deduct costs associated with donating food to nonprofit organizations such as Food Bank of Alaska. Visit the IRS website for more information on tax deductions for charitable donations.

Please note: May through August the Food Bank has the following summer hours: Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30