Food Bank of Alaska Receives $150,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation To Strengthen Disaster Response Preparedness
Key Highlights
- ➤KeyBank Foundation awards Food Bank of Alaska a $150,000 disaster-preparedness grant
- ➤Grant funds emergency reserves of shelf-stable food, water and transportation resources
- ➤Food Bank of Alaska distributed 10.1 million pounds of food throughout Alaska in 2025
- ➤More than 80% of Alaska residents live in communities without road connections
Expert Statements
Lori McCaffrey, KeyBank Alaska Market President
“The Food Bank of Alaska plays a critical role in supporting communities across the state, especially during emergencies”
Lori McCaffrey, KeyBank Alaska Market President
“We are proud to support this effort to strengthen disaster preparedness and improve access to food for Alaskans in need.”
Cara Durr, Food Bank of Alaska Chief Executive Director
“Having food inventory and transportation resources available ahead of time will allow us to get assistance to communities faster and better serve Alaskans facing unexpected challenges”
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 23, 2026 / The KeyBank Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant to Food Bank of Alaska to help strengthen the nonprofit's disaster response capabilities across the state. The funding will support the creation of emergency reserves of shelf-stable food, water and transportation resources that can be deployed quickly during natural disasters and other crises.
Food Bank of Alaska serves as the state's largest food distribution network, providing food to more than 150 partner agencies and affiliate food banks. In 2025, the organization distributed 10.1 million pounds of food throughout Alaska, covering a service area of more than 650,000 square miles.
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