Contributed by Lauralynn Robison
It’s heartbreaking and almost impossible to ignore the number of families or individuals who are struggling to put food on their tables. In our minds, the more money we can raise, the more people we could help feed, thereby accomplishing our mission.
The donated money we receive from everyone goes directly towards our mission, to maintain a warehouse and pantry so that the Mat-Su Community has a place to get nutritional food. MatSu Food Bank operates a Food Pantry that is not affiliated with any other local food bank. We need our donors and the people of our community to know where all their donated money and food is going. T
he financial donations go to maintain the pantry and warehouses daily operations and help with food purchases such as eggs and butter. The food donations go back into our community.
Every time a donation is received, we have an accountability to our community to make sure it is utilized appropriately. We are all here to help each other, we appreciate each and every member of our community, we are proud to serve as your local food bank/pantry.
Thank you to all of our donors, local businesses who continue to support us and the community for volunteering your time and talents. We will be at The Alaska State Fair this year on 5 separate occasions to collect food and donations on August 20th, 21st and again on the 26th, 27th and 28th. Be sure to say “Hello” as you come through the gates on the days we are there! Thank you.
Remember: No One should go hungry! Please take a minute to visit our web page matsufoodbank.org. See the many ways you can contribute, by volunteering and making donations, help us help our community.
Please contact us at (907) 357-3769 to schedule time to volunteer.
You can also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/MatsuFoodBank …
Thank You for all your continued support, we deeply appreciate our community!