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Tlingit & Haida expands Traditional Food Program with new grant
A $25,000 award will help the Tribe upgrade equipment, fund harvests and strengthen food education.
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More than 3 million people would lose SNAP benefits under GOP bill, nonpartisan report says
The massive tax and spending bill passed by U.S. House Republicans would likely result in 3.2 million people…
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US House Republican plan would force states to pay for a portion of SNAP benefits
State costs would increase with higher error rates — Alaska currently has the highest.
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Matching those hungry to help with those hungry to feast carries on as pre-Thanksgiving ritual
Food baskets delivered to hundreds of homes, food bank hosts annual drive on Saturday before holiday.
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Alaska again lags in processing food stamp applications, new court filings show
Alaska’s Department of Health is again slipping into a backlog of food stamp applications.
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Alaska invested millions to fix food stamp backlogs. Some users still can’t get through.
State has not finished tech rollout, officials say they are still working to reopen offices.
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U.S. District judge hears food stamp backlog case against Alaska’s health department
Plaintiffs say they waited unlawfully long for food aid.
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Grocery cards and car repairs: How COVID aid changed the way schools can help homeless kids
Juneau student services specialist among those finding creative ways to provide assistance.
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As Alaska food stamp backlog dwindles, Public Assistance balances federal requirements, local need
A state division head says the feds are working with Alaska as the state works to comply with…
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Food assistance advocates seeking substantial fixes as record demand, food stamp problems persist
State, facing lawsuit and funding pressures on SNAP backlog, being asked for other forms of help.
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Alaska must face food stamp litigation after a year of stays, court says
A sign noting the acceptance of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards that are used by state welfare departments…
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Alaska’s federal food stamp funding at risk, USDA letter warns
The state may lose funding if it continues to break federal rules
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The number of Alaskans who use food aid has dropped as state works to reduce backlog
The state government has again made headway in reducing the number of Alaskans waiting for food aid. But…
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Dunleavy administration changes reason for being among 15 states rejecting federal food funds for kids
Initially cited administrative requirements and costs, now points to state’s food stamp backlog.
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Online SNAP benefit forms go live as state hopes to catch up on 8,000-applicant backlog by March
State: 260 online forms in first 10 days take average of 20 minutes, compared to an hour for…
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Alaska opts out of $40 per-child summer EBT program
Administrative requirements “greatly exceeds the benefit that would be issued to children,” state says
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Division of Public Assistance makes progress on food stamp backlog
Backlog that was 12,000 down to 10,074 after eight days, according to agency’s director.
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Dunleavy proposes $14 million in food stamp crisis fixes
Commissioner says state can clear the backlog in 90 days, if there are no ‘further interruptions’
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‘New normal’ is long waits for SNAP benefits and long lines at food pantries
Juneau residents cite variety of reasons for being part of backlog of more than 12,000 applicants.
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SNAP benefits backlog surges past 12,000 applicants again due to technical, staffing woes
State reportedly cleared year-long 14,000-person backlog, only to have new crisis erupt.