Join the Fight Against Hunger

The Kodiak Island Food Bank is dedicated to feeding and clothing those in need.  The Food Bank is built around the USDA's Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).  This program makes food purchased by the USDA through agricultural subsidies available to nonprofit agencies for distribution to qualifying households.  The Food Bank combines TEFAP products with perishables made available through a partnership with local grocers.  This hybrid approach makes a substantial difference for Kodiak families struggling with food insecurity.  Along with food items, clothing from KBM's Thrift Store is made available free of charge to people qualifying for Good Bank assistance.

The Food Bank also assists other non-profit agencies in addressing the needs of the poorer members of our community. 

Serving the Island of Kodiak  

The Food Bank conducts distribution at the Senior Center on a once a month basis.  The program has been well received and over 60 households take advantage of it.  The Food Bank has also expanded its' ministry to the villages of Port Lyons and Larson Bay.  It is exciting to see all the Lord is doing with this thriving ministry at Kodiak Baptist Mission 

Village Vision (spring newsletter 2006)

April of 2006 Ryan Gorectke, Kodiak Island Food Bank Director, visited the small village of Larsen Bay.  This trip was a milestone for the Food Bank at the Kodiak Baptist Mission.  While in Larsen Bay, Ryan had the opportunity to register 10 eligible families for monthly food distribution.  The Mission expanded their borders and are now serving four different sights on Kodiak Island: Kodiak, Kodiak Senior Center, Old Harbor and Larsen Bay. 

 The Food Bank has teamed up with the M/V Lazy Bay, a boat which takes supplies to this village, to ship the food, free of charge.  They have also made contacts in Larsen Bay to distribute the food upon arrival. 

 It is encouraging to see the Food Bank ministry unfold with three out of the seven Kodiak communities receiving Food Bank assistance.  It has been the vision of KBM’s Executive Director to have the ability to reach all the villages and this is a solid step in the right direction.    

 After the first shipment of food was received and distributed in Larsen Bay, the Mission received a phone call expressing the sincere thanks and appreciation of the people.