Fairbanks, Alaska Food Bank: Freely Given Food, Given Freely

Fairbanks, Alaska Community Food Bank Service

The Fairbanks Community Food Bank collects and redistributes donated food to individuals and agencies. Food is distributed through many programs including Food Boxes, Bone Builders, and Agency Shopping.

The Fairbanks Community Food Bank makes a difference in the lives of neighbors by sharing resources. The generous people of Fairbanks truly live the lessons taught by the Stone Soup Legend –– Fairbanks Style.

Find out more about the Fairbanks Community Food Bank...

Are you looking for a way to help others in your community? Did you make a New Year's resolution?

Your volunteer work can make good things happen for many people in the Tanana Valley. Commit to volunteer one week a year. Donate 40 hours of your time (3.5 hours/month) and make a big difference in local peoples' lives. People of all ages and all levels of ability are welcome. More about commit to make a difference...

2009 Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Come to the Food Bank on Saturday, April 4th between 11 and 3 p.m. to purchase unique, handmade pottery and support the Food Bank!

All proceeds are donated to the Fairbanks Community Food Bank. All bowls are donated by local artists. To donate bowls call 457-8345 or visit www.fairbankspotters.org.

Fairbanks Foodbank Eligible for PFD Charitable Contributions Program

Now your PDF dollars can go even further! Fairbanks Foobank is eligible for the PFD Charitable Contributions Program. According to the Alaska Giving Coalition, the PFD Charitable Contributions Program is a new and innovative way for Alaskans to give to organizations around the state that improve our lives and communities. Whether or not you have made donations to nonprofit organizations in the past, we urge you to take a close look at this new program. The PFD Charitable Contributions Program is an excellent way to make a first contribution or to increase your current giving.

For more information on how you can donate to the Fairbanks Foodbank through the PFD Charitable Contributions Program, please contact us at by e-mail at Donate@FairbanksFoodBank.org or call us at (907) 45-SHARE (907-457-4273.

Fall 2008 News:

2008 Annual Report

The 2008 annual report is now available for download. Click here to get a copy (PDF, 675 KB) and read about this year's events.

Donate Online

New! Donate Online using Google Checkout

We've changed our online donation system so that it's easier than ever to use! It's fast, safe, and secure. To donate online just enter your donation amount using the form below:


Please take a few minutes to fill out our brief online survey and let us know what you think of the Fairbanks Food Bank. Learn about hunger in the Tanana Valley region, tell us how we are doing and help us figure out more ways to help fight hunger in our community . Take the survey now...

Sportsmen Against Hunger

Do you have extra meat from your last hunt? Share nature's bounty with the hungry and donate your catch to the Fairbanks Food Bank!