Tell Congress to PROTECT SNAP

1 in 10 households rely on SNAP benefits, including nearly 20,000 kids.
Cutting SNAP will hurt our rural economy.
Every SNAP dollar generates an estimated $1.50–$1.80 in economic activity.
secure.alaskafoodpolicycouncil.org/a/urgent-act...

AFPC is calling on Alaska’s congressional delegation to protect SNAP. Alaskans need leadership, not cuts. Speak up today and urge Congress to protect SNAP and the families and communities who depend on it.
TAKE ACTION>> secure.alaskafoodpolicycouncil.org/a/urgent-act...

Learn how Local Food Purchasing Agreements have impacted Alaska's food systems and food security in our latest blog: www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org/local-food-p...

That's a wrap on week 6 of the #akleg which included public testimony on the budget and hearings on HB 12 - School Food for All Alaskan Kids, HB 34- Alaska Innovation Council, and more! Read the full recap in our On the Menu blog: www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org/on-the-menu-...

Check out our recap of week 3 of the #akleg in our weekly blog "On the Menu" www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org/on-the-menu-...

“Food security is one of UIC’s priorities, and we’re proud to partner with AC and Kannika’s to ensure our community’s needs are met,” said Dr. Pearl K. Brower, President and CEO of UIC, in a statement. nativenewsonline.net/currents/ukp...

Hello bluesky friends. Our monthly newsletter is going out this week where we keep you updated on all the latest food news, events, legislation, opportunities and more to build thriving foods systems in our state. Are you on our mailing list? Join us: www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org/newsletter-s...

Due to the overwhelming response we have received, we are closing our session proposal form early. Submissions are now due TODAY! Be sure to get your abstracts submitted by the end of business today to ensure your proposal is considered.
Submit your proposal here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

There is still room available in the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course on February 19 in person in Juneau. Contact producesafety@alaska.gov to learn more and sign up.

Our meeting to discuss the Federal Funding Freeze is still happening tomorrow, January 30th at 9 AM. This conversation is open to partners across Alaska’s food systems to connect and discuss the next steps in this uncertain time. Sign up to join: secure.alaskafoodpolicycouncil.org/a/ak-food-sy...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Alaska Food Policy Council Condemns Federal Grant Freeze, Highlights Threat to Alaska’s Food Systems. #federalfundingfreeze read full statement: www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org/wp-content/u...

Our weekly updates begin today!
Want to know what is happening in the #akleg to help build thriving food systems? We will keep you updated with On The Menu every week.
Check out this week's recap>> www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org/on-the-menu-...

On The Menu, our #Akleg weekly blog is coming back.
Starting this Friday you will get all the latest food policy updates we can track for the 34th Alaska Legislative session in your inbox. Here is a little taste for now, with our session preview: www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org/on-the-menu-...

AFPC Food Waste Working Group Community Presenters for Jan 22 meeting at 2PM are Jonathan Rubbo-Totemic Solutions & Chantay Anderson - Nisqually Tribe's Community Garden.
Learn about their collective work on waste reduction. Sign up: secure.alaskafoodpolicycouncil.org/a/food-waste...

WE ARE HIRING!
Regional Food Business Center Network & Programs Coordinator. Apply by February 5.
Be at the forefront of supporting resilient food systems in Alaska & help small and mid-sized food businesses access new markets.
See full Job Description>> www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org/jobs-afpc/

🌟 Today is National War on Poverty Day!
Today, we're shining a light on those community members working to help our most vulnerable community members access food.
Read more about these inspiring efforts and how you can help.
www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org/war-on-pover...
#WarOnPovertyDay #endhunger

The AFPC is open to anyone interested in improving Alaska’s food systems. We connect with Alaskans, we work with policymakers & we do our best to be a resource for food news, funding, opportunities and more.
We are here for EVERYONE WHO EATS!
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