Food Assistance in Alaska: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers by County
Alaska has 246 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) in 29 counties where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and 1 Feeding America member food bank serving the state. Pick a county below for the retailers and the food bank that serves it.
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246
SNAP-authorized retailers
29
Counties
1
Feeding America food banks
$1,023
Max SNAP (HH of 4)
Regional food banks serving Alaska
Food banks supply the pantries and meal programs in their region. Call the one nearest you to ask where to get food today.
Food bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
Largest Alaska counties by SNAP-authorized retailers
The 10 counties with the most SNAP-authorized retailers in the USDA data are listed below. For food banks, see the regional food banks serving Alaska. To apply for SNAP in Alaska, go to official Alaska SNAP page.
Counties in Alaska
The number beside each county is its count of SNAP-authorized retailers.
Aleutians East County3
Aleutians West County3
Anchorage County60
Bethel County11
Bristol Bay County2
Denali County2
Dillingham County4
Fairbanks No Star County20
Haines County2
Juneau County9
Kenai Peninsula County23
Ketchikan Gateway County7
Kodiak Island County9
Kusilvak County10
Lake And Peninsula County2
Matanuska Susitna County22
Nome County11
North Slope County6
Northwest Arctic County5
Prince Of Wales Hyder County1
Prince Wales Cutr County2
Se Fairbanks County5
Sitka County4
Skagway Hoonah Angoon County2
Valdez Cordova County7
Wrangell County1
Wrangell Peterbrg County3
Yakutat County2
Yukon Koyukuk County8
SNAP Eligibility in Alaska (Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy food. Alaska has its own, higher SNAP limits, so the 48-state table below is for comparison only. See the USDA SNAP eligibility page.
| Household Size | Max Gross Monthly Income (130% FPL) | Max Monthly SNAP Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,729 | $306 |
| 2 | $2,345 | $562 |
| 3 | $2,960 | $808 |
| 4 | $3,575 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $4,191 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $4,806 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $5,421 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $6,037 | $1,841 |
| Each additional | +$616 | +$225 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 Feeding America member food bank serves Alaska: Food Bank of Alaska, Inc.. Their addresses, phone numbers and websites are listed on this page. Each one supplies the local pantries in its region, so calling the food bank is the fastest way to find a pantry near you.
This directory lists 246 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in 29 Alaska counties, such as grocery stores, supermarkets and farmers markets. The counties with the most are Anchorage County (60), Kenai Peninsula County (23), and Matanuska Susitna County (22). Open a county page to see the stores near you.
Alaska has its own, higher SNAP limits; see the USDA SNAP eligibility page.
Contact the regional food bank listed on this page, because food banks supply the pantries in their area. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator. This site does not publish individual pantry hours.